Program Officer (Strong M & E Background) at Explore Humanitarian Aid Initiative (Explore Aid)

Explore Humanitarian Aid Initiative (Explore Aid) is an independent, registered non-governmental, nonprofit civil society organization based in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. Our mission is to empower marginalized and vulnerable communities through evidence-based humanitarian and development interventions. We work across sectors including maternal and child health, WASH, education, nutrition, GBV, and economic empowerment. Our strategy centers on research-driven service delivery, community engagement, and sustainable development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer (Strong M & E Background)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Program Officer will be responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating projects across thematic areas. 
• The ideal candidate will have strong experience in M&E tools and methodologies and will serve as a bridge between field activities, learning, and results-based reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead program implementation by planning, coordinating, and monitoring ongoing projects across sectors such as health, nutrition, WASH, and protection.
• Develop and implement robust M&E frameworks, including logical frameworks, indicators, data collection plans, and learning strategies.
• Coordinate needs assessments, baseline/midline/endline evaluations, and other studies to inform programming.
• Design and manage M&E databases and ensure the accuracy and consistency of data entry and analysis.
• Draft donor reports, progress updates, and learning briefs that capture both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Support proposal development, especially in the design of logframes, theories of change, and measurable indicators.
• Facilitate training and mentoring of field staff and partners on M&E tools, data collection methods, and performance monitoring.
• Conduct field visits to track progress and ensure program activities are on schedule and aligned with work plans.
• Coordinate regular reflection meetings with program staff to analyze findings and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Collaborate with local stakeholders to ensure inclusive program design and culturally relevant monitoring processes.
• Ensure compliance with donor and organizational standards for project implementation and data quality.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, or related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in program management and M&E in the humanitarian or development sector.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis tools (KoboToolbox, ODK, Excel, SPSS, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Preferably:

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Experience working with donors such as USAID, UNICEF, UN-OCHA, or NHF.
• Fluent in Hausa and/or Kanuri.

Application Closing Date
30th May, 2025.

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