MEAL Officer at Chabash Development and Health Initiative

Job Summary:

• The MEAL Officer will be responsible for supporting the design and implementation of effective monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems for CDHI’s projects. This includes data collection and analysis, reporting, facilitating learning processes, and ensuring that program implementation is evidence-based and accountable to affected communities and donors. The position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and communication skills, capable of supporting both field and office-level activities.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Support the development and implementation of project MEAL plans, indicators, and performance frameworks.
• Lead routine data collection, verification, and entry from field teams and partner organizations.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits to ensure data quality and accurate documentation of project activities.
• Support baseline, midline, and endline surveys, as well as rapid assessments and evaluations.
• Ensure timely submission of quality data for donor reports and internal reviews.

Data Management and Analysis

• Manage project databases and ensure accurate entry and storage of data.
• Clean, analyze, and interpret data using software such as Excel, Power BI, or SPSS.
• Generate monthly and quarterly data dashboards for program decision-making.
• Support capacity building of program and field staff on data collection tools and quality assurance.

Accountability to Affected Populations

• Support the establishment and management of community feedback and complaint response mechanisms (FCRM).
• Ensure feedback from beneficiaries is documented, analyzed, and responded to promptly.
• Promote transparency and community participation in project planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Conduct accountability awareness sessions for staff, partners, and community members.

Learning and Knowledge Management

• Facilitate learning reviews, reflection meetings, and after-action reviews with program teams.
• Document best practices, success stories, and lessons learned for internal and external dissemination.
• Support adaptive management by providing evidence and insights to improve program design and delivery.
• Contribute to proposal development through provision of MEAL inputs, indicators, and logframes.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare high-quality MEAL reports and contribute to donor and management reports.
• Maintain organized records of datasets, activity reports, and field monitoring checklists.
• Ensure all MEAL documentation is backed up and stored securely.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, or related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in MEAL or related roles with NGOs, particularly in humanitarian or development programs.
• Strong understanding of project cycle management, logical frameworks, and results-based monitoring.
• Proficiency in data collection and management tools (e.g., Kobo Toolbox, ODK, CommCare, DHIS2).
• Experience with data analysis and visualization software (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SPSS, or Stata).
• Demonstrated experience in accountability and community feedback mechanisms.
• Excellent reporting, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and at least one local language (Hausa, Kanuri, or Fulfulde preferred).
• Willingness to travel frequently to field locations.

Core Competencies

• Analytical and critical thinking
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Strong ethical standards and data confidentiality
• Problem-solving and adaptive learning
• Commitment to community participation and inclusion