About the Role
Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger, saving the lives of malnourished children, and providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions. We are currently seeking a dynamic and results-driven Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer to join our team in Nguru, Yobe State. In this vital role, you will ensure the implementation of robust MEAL plans for Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Health and Nutrition, and WASH programs, driving data quality and program effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities- Coordinate data collection, data quality management, analysis, and state-level reporting for FSL, Health, Nutrition, and WASH projects.
- Participate in designing monitoring tools, databases, and reporting templates to track project milestones and targets effectively.
- Support the MEAL Manager in executing Data Quality Assessments (DQA), baseline surveys, evaluations, and research activities.
- Monitor program activities across target communities, communicating actionable findings and progress updates to Program Managers.
- Manage the beneficiary complaints and feedback mechanism database and ensure transparent communication with local communities and stakeholders.
- Maintain and update project databases, shared drives, and monthly monitoring reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Rural Development, Business Administration, Statistics, Demography, or a related field.
- 2 to 3 years of professional experience in MEAL roles within local or international humanitarian NGOs.
- Demonstrated prior experience working on FSL, WASH, and Health and Nutrition projects.
- Proficiency in statistical packages and data collection tools such as MS Excel, SPSS, STATA, and ODK.
- Fluency in English, Hausa, and Kanuri is strictly required for effective community engagement.
- Strong interpersonal, report-writing, and cross-cultural communication skills with the ability to collaborate with government counterparts.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive medical coverage package in accordance with organizational standards.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and career growth within a globally recognized humanitarian network.
- Meaningful work contributing directly to saving lives and building resilient communities across Nigeria.