About the Role
Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI), an international non-profit organization, is seeking a dedicated MEAL Officer to join our team. Working under the supervision of the MEAL Manager, you will play a crucial role in implementing monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities across our field operations in Nigeria and beyond. This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to humanitarian response efforts by ensuring robust data collection, quality assurance, and evidence-based decision-making processes.
Key Responsibilities- Collect, validate, and consolidate monitoring data from project teams to ensure accuracy, quality, and timely reporting
- Conduct field process monitoring, quality assessments, and data validation with regular feedback and recommendations for improvement
- Develop and maintain monitoring checklists and M&E guidelines; provide training to field staff on MEAL systems and data collection tools
- Support supervision of field-level project staff and build their capacity through joint monitoring activities
- Undertake regular field visits to monitor implementation across all project sectors and activities
- Prepare daily, weekly, and periodic reports synthesizing findings, outputs, and outcomes for stakeholders
- Manage data cleaning and validation processes; ensure all data flows through the information management system
- Archive monitoring tools and documents; maintain institutional knowledge through lessons learned documentation
- Respond to beneficiary queries and support alternative communication methods as needed
- Diploma or Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Demography, or Sociology
- Minimum 2 years of experience in monitoring work within NGO environments
- Fluent in both Hausa and English (written and spoken)
- Strong analytical and writing skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and data collection software (KoboCollect, ODK)
- Basic knowledge of data analysis packages (SPSS, Epi-Info)
- Excellent organizational skills, conflict resolution abilities, and team collaboration mindset
- Ability to manage stress, work autonomously, and embrace continuous learning