MEAL Assistant at Unified Culture Promotion Foundation (UNICPF) - 4 Openings)

The Unified Culture Promotion Foundation (UNICPF) is a Non-Governmental Organization established in July 2023 under the Corporate Affairs Commission with registration number 7067806. Our primary focus is on promoting cultural understanding, diversity, and harmony to foster peace and social inclusion. UNICPF operates on the belief that cultural expressions such as dance, music, and traditional practices can bridge societal gaps and catalyze harmony across regions and nations. We deliver technical and professional assistance to governments, community structures, and various stakeholders to strengthen their capacities for cultural promotion and effective service delivery to target populations. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: MEAL Assistant

Locations: MMC, Jere, Konduga, and Kaga - Borno
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 6 Months
Reporting Line: Executive Director

Job Summary

• The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Assistant will manage information and reporting processes and products to ensure professional, high-quality communication in an organization's activities and results.
• He/she will play an important role in improving information management and data quality, and in strengthening knowledge sharing and learning across the organization.
• He/she will also be responsible for full-cycle monitoring and evaluation of programs, developing appropriate methodologies and tools to design assessments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of project monitoring frameworks, including developing clear and measurable indicators and activity tracking tools.
• Assist in aligning MEAL activities with overall program goals and objectives.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual work plans by ensuring MEAL activities, targets, and indicators are well integrated.
• Maintain and update indicator tracking sheets, databases, and reporting tools to monitor project performance.
• Support adherence to monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and reporting requirements across all project sites.
• Collect, clean, and verify data from field activities to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Generate simple indicator reports and summaries to track project progress.
• Assist in creating data visualizations (e.g., tables, charts, dashboards) for reports and presentations.
• Provide basic reviews and formatting of MEAL reports to ensure quality and consistency.
• Participate in assessments, surveys, and evaluation exercises, including data collection, entry, and documentation.
• Support field monitoring visits to verify data quality, assess activity progress, and capture lessons learned.
• Facilitate regular feedback and accountability activities with community members and stakeholders.
• Support capacity-building activities for project staff and community structures on basic MEAL concepts and data collection tools.
• Contribute to documentation of best practices, success stories, and lessons learned for program improvement.
• Maintain regular communication and coordination with implementing partners, stakeholders, and community structures.
• Perform other duties related to MEAL activities as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum of HND or bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Information Management/Technology, Public Health, International Development, Public Policy, or related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in program monitoring and evaluation, including data collection, entry, and reporting in humanitarian or development settings.
• Basic understanding of monitoring and evaluation tools and methodologies (qualitative and quantitative).
• Experience in data entry and database management (e.g., Excel, Kobo, ODK, or other mobile data collection tools).
• Ability to prepare simple reports, visualizations, and dashboards.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Essential:

• Computer skills, especially in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
• Experience in Electronic Data Collection.
• Previous track record monitoring WASH projects with previous experience working with 

INGO/NNGO:

• Experience in planning and managing surveys, developing, and refining data collection tools, and with data quality assessments and oversight.

Desirable:

• Proficiency in the use of the Kobo toolbox and research.
• Proficient in using analysis tools (Excel, SPSS, or Power BI)
• Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating M&E systems from project initiation to close out.
• Experience in strategic planning and performance management, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans.
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Experience in planning and managing surveys, developing, and refining data collection tools, and with data quality assessments and oversight.
• Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating M&E systems from project initiation to close out.
• Experience in planning and managing surveys, developing, and refining data collection tools, and with data quality assessments and oversight.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ready to travel to deep field for monitoring project activities.
• Communication skills (English and Kanuri, hausa is an added advantage).

Personal Attributes:

• Empathy and Compassion: Demonstrates a genuine concern for the well-being of vulnerable individuals.
• Integrity: Maintains the highest ethical standards in all professional activities.
• Resilience: Capable of working under challenging conditions and managing stress effectively.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Compliance with UNICPF PSEA/GBV and Child Safeguarding Policies: The successful candidate shall adhere to and actively promote the PSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), GBV (Gender-Based Violence), and Child Safeguarding policies at all times and at all levels.
• Zero Tolerance for SEAH: UNICPF maintains zero tolerance for Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH), and all staff are expected to uphold this standard.

Languages:

• Proficiency in English, Hausa and other dialects is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
14th November, 2025.

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