Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer at Elela Care Humanitarian and Development Organization

Elela-Care Humanitarian and Development Organization (ECM) is a youth-led, non-governmental organization dully registered with Nigerian government through Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC/IT NO: 182167). Existing since June 2022, ECM focuses on improving the quality of life of vulnerable population across communities in North East Nigeria. ECM operates both in emergency and developmental context and have its programme principally rooted in identifying gaps that affects population or increases vulnerability of population and bridging those gaps through resource base planning and implementation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno (with frequent travel to field locations)
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract
Contract Duration: 5 Months (renewable subject to funding and performance)
Job Field: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Summary

• The MEAL Officer will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating project performance, ensuring quality data collection, analysis, and reporting. The role focuses on tracking project indicators, managing databases, conducting field monitoring, and supporting evidence-based decision-making across all ECM humanitarian projects.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Track project performance against logical framework and key indicators
• Design, review, and test all MEAL tools and data collection instruments
• Create and manage databases to ensure traceability of beneficiaries and assistance provided
• Conduct regular on-site monitoring, post-distribution monitoring (PDM), and post-activity assessments
• Review, clean, and analyse project data, including beneficiary registration, baseline, midline, and endline data
• Lead the timely planning and execution of project mid-term and final evaluations
• Establish and manage a functional Feedback, Complaints and Response Mechanism (FCRM)
• Promote the use of ICT4D tools (KOBO, ODK, Power BI, etc.) for data collection and visualization
• Generate visual reports, dashboards, charts, and maps to support evidence-based programming
• Prepare and submit high-quality weekly, monthly, and donor reports (including 5Ws)
• Train and supervise enumerators and field staff on data collection tools
• Support the MEAL Manager in information management and dissemination of findings

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Information Technology, Public Health, Social Sciences, or related field (Master’s degree is an added advantage)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in MEAL with an international or national NGO
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), KOBO Toolbox, ODK, and data visualization tools
• Proven experience in database management, data analysis, and report writing
• Excellent command of English; ability to speak Hausa or Kanuri is a strong advantage
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Commitment to humanitarian principles, data integrity, and gender-sensitive programming

Application Closing Date
25th March, 2026.

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

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis
• Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Elela-Care is committed to diversity equity and inclusion, women and person living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Elela-Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ethical recruitment, please note that we don’t collect money or participate in any fraudulent activities you can report such to: recruitment.elelacare@gmail.com
• ECM has zero tolerance Sexual exploitation and abuse.