State MEAL Officer at One Health Resilience Initiative (OHRI) - 4 Openings

One Health Resilience Initiative (OHRI) is a registered Nigerian nonprofit organization (CAC/IT/8929397) formally incorporated in 2025. OHRI is dedicated to strengthening the wellbeing of people, animals, and the environment through integrated action. We work at the intersection of public health, climate change, environmental protection, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), biodiversity, mental wellbeing, systems strengthening, and community empowerment across Adamawa, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Taraba and Abuja FCT.

Our mission is to build resilient communities and ecosystems through integrated solutions that link human, animal, and environmental health. As a young and growing organization, we are recruiting a pioneer cohort of skilled volunteers to fill critical roles across our organizational structure. These are unpaid volunteer positions designed for individuals seeking hands-on experience in the development sector, with clear pathways to professional certificates, networking, and future paid employment as organizational funding grows.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: State MEAL Officer

Locations: Abuja (FCT), Adamawa, Gombe, and Kano
Job type: Volunteer
Commitment: Full-time or part-time, 3–6 months (renewable)
Unit: State Team Structure

Job Description 

• Conducts field-level data collection, supports baseline and endline surveys, ensures data quality at the state level, and reports monitoring findings to the HQ MEAL Unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement data collection activities including surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions.
• Train and supervise community-based data collectors and enumerators.
• Ensure data quality through spot-checks, validation, and verification exercises.
• Enter, clean, and transmit field data to the HQ MEAL Manager in a timely manner.
• Support the documentation of case studies, success stories, and human-interest stories.
• Maintain MEAL equipment (tablets, GPS devices, cameras) and ensure proper use.
• Prepare state-level monitoring reports and contribute to organizational learning.

General Information About the Volunteer Program

• Nature of Engagement: Unpaid volunteer service (non-remunerative).
• Duration: Minimum commitment of 3–6 months; renewable based on performance and organizational need.
• Locations: Adamawa State (Headquarters), Gombe State, Jigawa State, Kano State, Abuja FCT, and remote/virtual options for select roles.
• Work Schedule: Full-time (5+ days/week), part-time (2–4 days/week), or weekend-only, depending on role and agreement.
• Start Date: Rolling basis — shortlisted candidates will be contacted individually for onboarding.
• Reporting Structure: Each volunteer reports to their respective Unit Manager or State Coordinator, with overall oversight from the Executive Director.

Requirements
Specific Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Economics, Public Health, or Social Sciences.
• 1–2 years of experience in data collection, research assistance, or M&E roles.
• Experience with mobile data collection tools (ODK, KoboToolbox) is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with quantitative and qualitative data.
• Commitment of 3–6 months minimum.

Other Requirements:

• Must be a Nigerian citizen or legal resident.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Strong commitment to OHRI's mission, vision, and core values (Resilience, Inclusivity, Stewardship, Integrity, Evidence, Collaboration).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Hausa or local languages is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in multicultural teams.
• Willingness to travel to field locations within assigned states, including rural and underserved communities.
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office, email, internet); advanced digital skills required for technical roles.
• Must possess a valid means of identification (National ID, Voter's Card, Driver's License, or International Passport).
• Submission of a complete application package: (a) OHRI Volunteer Application Form, (b) Curriculum Vitae (CV), and (c) Cover letter.

Application Closing Date
14th May, 2026.