MEAL Officer at Concern for Women and Children Development Foundation (COWACDI)

Concern for Women and Children Development Foundation (COWACDI) is a woman-led organization born out of passion for the well-being of Women and Children in Nigeria. It has a special interest in mitigating the suffering of vulnerable persons (mostly Women & Children) in times of crisis. Currently, the organization has focused its attention on the North East of Nigeria with special emphasis on Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states (the BAY states) due to the decade-old crises. COWACDI intervenes through a community-based approach in addressing Gender-Based Violence prevention and response programmes, child protection, peace-building programmes, and empowerment of youth and women. COWACDI operates with full respect for humanitarian law and works with concrete policies and principles of international standards such as humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence, and accountability to the affected population.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: MEAL Officer

Location: Borno

Overall Purpose of the Role

• The MEAL Officer will be responsible for ensuring effective monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems are in place to support project implementation and improve decision-making.
• The role includes designing and implementing MEAL frameworks, tools, and processes, as well as training staff and partners to ensure highquality data collection and analysis. 

Core Functions / Responsibilities
Monitoring and Evaluation:  

• Develop and implement MEAL plans for programs and projects in alignment with organizational standards and donor requirements. 
• Design and refine data collection tools, methodologies, and indicators to monitor project progress and outcomes. 
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor project activities and ensure data quality and accuracy. 
• Coordinate baseline, midline, and endline surveys, as well as other evaluations. 

Accountability:  

• Establish and manage feedback and complaints mechanisms to ensure community participation and accountability. 
• Ensure timely and appropriate responses to community feedback. 
• Promote accountability by involving stakeholders in project planning, implementation, and evaluation processes. 

Learning:  

• Analyze and interpret data to identify trends, successes, and areas for improvement. 
• Facilitate learning sessions, including After-Action Reviews (AARs) and workshops, to share best practices and lessons learned. 
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate learning into program design and implementation. 

Reporting and Documentation:  

• Prepare high-quality MEAL reports for internal and external stakeholders, including donors. 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of MEAL activities and project progress. 
• Contribute to donor reporting and proposal development by providing relevant data and insights. 

Capacity Building:  

• Train staff and partners on MEAL concepts, tools, and processes. 
• Provide ongoing support and mentorship to build organizational capacity for MEAL. 

Coordination and Collaboration: 

• Work closely with program teams to ensure alignment between MEAL activities and project objectives. 
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including partners and donors, on MEAL-related matters. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field.

 Experience:  

• At least 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning in humanitarian or development programs. 
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, Power BI, Kobo Toolbox). 

Skills and Competencies:  

• Strong understanding of MEAL principles and frameworks. 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. 
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. 
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. 
• Knowledge of local context and language(s) is an advantage. 
• Perform any other job required by COWACDI. 

Key Relationships:  

• Internal: Program Manager, MEAL Coordinator, Project Teams, Field Staff. 
• External: Partners, Donors, Community Members. 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.