MEAL Officer at Solidarites International (SI)

Solidarites International (SI) is an international humanitarian NGO which, for more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their vital needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly involved in the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the first cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in around twenty countries, SI's teams - 2000 people in total made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, and a few volunteers - work with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.

Solidarites International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of SEAH.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: MEAL Officer

Location: Monguno, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Mission

• Under the supervision of MEAL Activity Manager, the M&E Officer is in charge of monitoring the activities’ implementation.
• He/she collects data and provides evidence of the program’s progress and achievements.

List of main activities
Monitoring and evaluation (M&E):

• Under the supervision of the MEAL AM, participate in the logistics and administrative organization, planning and preparation of M&E missions:
• Contribute to the creation of monitoring tools and to the preparation of database frames based on questionnaires.
• Support the team leader in centralizing and organizing data collection for activities and outputs as defined in the M&E plan.
• Collect monitoring data using SI tools:
• Contribute to data collection at field level (overseeing surveys etc.) and make sure that all available aspects are covered.
• Ensure that all data is entered on time and check their consistency and quality. Contribute to maintaining the database following a standard format allowing aggregation of data to produce routine or periodic monitoring reports.
• Identify potential negative impacts of the activities.
• Monitor those crosscutting aspects like gender and “do no harm” are taken into account in the activities.
• Formulate preliminary recommendations on how to improve the activities.
• Monitor humanitarian situation.
• With the support of the PM and MEAL team, prepare and implement training on monitoring tools to field officers.
• Assist in external M&E mission.
• Ensure that contractual soft & hard data about programmes is easily available upon request.
• Apply the security procedures in the context of monitoring & evaluation missions.

Reporting / communication / representation:

• Draft M&E reports and provide project updates and recommendations as necessary.
• Participate in seminars and training workshops which may be useful to the accomplishment of monitoring & evaluation activities and the attainment of the project’s objectives and in restitution workshops.
• Keep monitoring tools and files archived and secured
• Update regularly the monitoring & evaluation tools & methodology considering the donors indicators, gender, disable persons, protection & «Do No Harm» approaches
• Make regular reports to the team lead on the evolution of activities and specific tasks confided to him/her, problems encountered, and the quality of relations with beneficiaries
• Bring to light any difficulty linked to his or her activities, to the programs of Solidarités or security concerns
• Collaborate with the administration and the local authorities

Profile Forsaken

• Studies: Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Social Work / Social Sciences, Project Management or related field
• Experience: At least one year’s experience in MEAL, with National or International Organization
• Languages: Strong communication skills are essential, with fluency in English mandatory. Proficiency in Hausa, Kanuri or Shuwa is an added advantage.
• Computer Skills: competency in Excel (data input, basic analysis) and kobo toolbox
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

What we offer

• Salary + transport & housing allowance + social benefits+ Leave allowance (medical coverage, 24 days of Annual leaves per year, compassionate leaves, public holidays as announced by government, festive bonus, medical insurance, Life insurance - covering death and permanent disability) etc.

Application Closing Date
18th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• The CV attached must be named with your first name and surname
• Solidarites International reserves the right to end the application at any time.
• This position is for Internal and External applicants.