Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF)

Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF) is an indigenous non-governmental organization. Our focus is on delivering lasting value through the work we do, making us trusted advisors to all our partners. We are actively involved in the food security, livelihood and education projects, as well as government-led NGO coordination committee platform. Our local presence, capacity, experience, relationships, understanding of local culture and context are all major factors that enable us deliver humanitarian response. We are guided by humanitarian principles and our working philosophy with partners includes commitment to transparency, accountability, shared goals, honesty and trust. We keep a fast paced environment where self-motivated and independent Individuals who are looking to constantly develop themselves thrive well. We pride ourselves in working at hard to reach communities while maintaining keen focus on culture and management structures that support excellent interaction with partners and stakeholders.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Location: Sokoto

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework that aligns with UNDP Climate Peace Hub indicators and reflects project goals and outcomes.
• Plan and conduct baseline, midline, and endline surveys in Illela communities, ensuring data is collected rigorously and is representative of target groups.
• Supervise the collection of primary and secondary data using KOBO and other mobile data collection tools, ensuring quality control and accuracy.
• Produce regular monitoring reports that include disaggregated data by gender, age, and IDP status, providing actionable insights for decision-making.
• Establish and manage community-level feedback and accountability mechanisms such as surveys, suggestion boxes, and focus group discussions.
• Monitor and track outcomes related to CSA adoption, nutrition improvements, and market integration, ensuring progress is measured consistently.
• Train project staff and community committees on M&E standards, tools, and reporting formats to build local monitoring capacity.
• Provide accurate and verified data to support donor reporting, audits, and external evaluations, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Document lessons learned, success stories, and case studies that highlight best practices and inform adaptive programming.
• Integrate conflict-sensitive and gender-responsive indicators into the monitoring system to ensure inclusivity and relevance of results.

Qualifications

• BSc. in Social Sciences, Statistics, Development Studies, or a related field; an MSc. is preferred and adds strong value.
• At least 3 years of progressive experience in monitoring and evaluation roles within NGO or donor-funded projects.
• Practical experience with KOBO, SPSS, and other data management and statistical analysis tools, ensuring high-quality data outputs.
• Strong skills in report writing, data visualization, and presentation, with the ability to translate complex findings into actionable insights.
• Sound knowledge of accountability and learning frameworks, including participatory monitoring and community engagement approaches.
• Fluency in English and Hausa is required

Application Closing Date
8th October, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to: jobs@findef.org using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
• Our organization procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
• We are an equal opportunity employer.
• We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence.
• We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities.
• FINDEF does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
• FINDEF\'s recruitment process is transparent, and merit based. Lobbying of any form is not allowed and can lead to disqualification.
• FINDEF has zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility, and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, at all times (both during work hours and outside work hours).
• Familiarization with, and adherence to FINDEF’s Code of Conduct is an essential requirement for all staff, in addition to related mandatory training.
• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.