MEAL Officer at Safeguarding Children Initiative
Description
MEAL Officer (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning)
Location: Borno State
Employment Type: Part-time
Reports to: Executive Director
Job Summary
The MEAL Officer will be responsible for strengthening the organization’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) systems to ensure programs are effectively tracked, evaluated, and improved. The role will support evidence-based decision-making, accountability to beneficiaries, and learning across programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks for programmes and projects.
- Track project indicators and ensure accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Conduct regular field monitoring visits to assess programme implementation and performance.
Data Management and Reporting
- Maintain programme databases and ensure quality, accurate, and timely data entry and management.
- Analyse programme data and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual MEAL reports.
- Support the preparation of donor reports and programme performance reports.
Accountability
- Support the establishment and management of feedback and complaints mechanisms for beneficiaries.
- Ensure community feedback is documented, analysed, and used to improve programme delivery.
Learning and Knowledge Management
- Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories from programme activities.
- Facilitate learning sessions with programme teams to improve project implementation.
- Support knowledge sharing and evidence generation for organisational growth.
Capacity Building
- Train programme staff and partners on monitoring tools, data collection methods, and reporting standards.
- Support the development of tools such as data collection forms, surveys, and monitoring templates.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Information Science, Development Studies, or related field.
- Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, preferably in the NGO or development sector.
- Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Familiarity with MEAL tools, indicators, and data management systems.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong analytical and data management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data collection tools.
- Strong report writing and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Method of Application
Interested candidates should submit their CVs and Cover letters in a single file (word or pdf) via this link https://forms.gle/1gc2qh5fy7fYxpUG8 . Applications will be on rolling basis.
Child Safeguarding
Safeguarding Children Initiative is committed to protecting children from all forms of abuse, exploitation, and harm. We have a zero-tolerance policy toward child abuse and expect all staff, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to adhere to the organization’s Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct, and employment will be subject to satisfactory reference checks and relevant background screening.
Equal Opportunity Clause
Safeguarding Children Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, marital status, or socio-economic background. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Deadline for Application
20th March 2026