MEAL Officer

Borno Women Development Initiative (BOWDI) | Nigeria, Nigeria

Full-Time Posted 2 weeks ago 18 views

About the Role

Borno Women Development Initiative (BOWDI) is a dynamic, women-led, registered non-governmental and non-profit organization headquartered in Borno State, Nigeria. We have been actively engaged in humanitarian and development activities across the Northeast, focusing heavily on education, peace-building, advocacy, food security, livelihood, and protection. We are currently seeking a dedicated and analytical Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer to strengthen our program quality, data management, and reporting systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement robust MEAL frameworks, tools, and systems for all humanitarian and development projects.
  • Lead data collection, verification, analysis, and reporting to ensure accurate tracking of project indicators and milestones.
  • Conduct regular field visits to monitor project implementation, assess progress, and identify areas for operational improvement.
  • Manage the beneficiary feedback and complaints mechanism (AAP) to ensure accountability to affected populations.
  • Facilitate learning and knowledge sharing sessions among project teams based on evaluation findings and best practices.
  • Collaborate with program managers to draft high-quality periodic progress reports for donors and stakeholders.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management, Social Sciences, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2 to 3 years of professional experience in MEAL roles within the NGO or humanitarian sector.
  • Strong proficiency in data collection and analysis software (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK, SPSS, STATA, or PowerBI).
  • Demonstrated experience in community mobilization, gender mainstreaming, and protection principles.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to write comprehensive donor reports.
  • Familiarity with Northeast Nigeria operational context and humanitarian standards (Sphere, Core Humanitarian Standard) is a distinct advantage.
Benefits
  • Competitive NGO salary package commensurate with experience.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning in the humanitarian sector.
  • Health insurance coverage and supportive work environment.
  • Chance to make a direct, positive impact on vulnerable communities in Northeast Nigeria.

Skills

Monitoring and Evaluation Data Analysis KoboToolbox Report Writing Project Management Accountability to Affected Populations
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