MEAL Officer at Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa)

Duration: 3Months with the possibility of renewing

Project: WFP- Community-Based Nutrition Support Programme (Tom Brown Approach)

Job Purpose

The MEAL Officer will be responsible for managing monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning processes to ensure high-quality program implementation, data integrity, and evidence-based decision-making across GHIV Africa programs.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Develop and maintain monitoring frameworks, indicators, and data collection tools.
• Support baseline, midline, and endline assessments.
• Monitor project progress against indicators and targets.
• Conduct data quality assessments and verification exercises.

Data Management and Analysis

• Manage project databases and ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze program data and generate dashboards and reports.
• Support evidence-based program improvement through data analysis.

Accountability

• Establish and manage feedback and complaint response mechanisms for beneficiaries.
• Ensure accountability to affected populations through participatory approaches.
• Document and respond to community feedback.

Learning and Knowledge Management

• Facilitate learning reviews and reflection sessions with project teams.
• Document lessons learned and best practices.
• Support development of case studies, learning briefs, and success stories.

Reporting

• Prepare high-quality monitoring and evaluation reports.
• Contribute to donor reports and program performance updates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Monitoring & Evaluation, Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years experience in MEAL or Monitoring and Evaluation in development or humanitarian programs.
• Experience with data collection and analysis tools (Kobo toolbox, Google forms, COMM care, Excel, Power BI, SPSS, or similar).

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Experience designing logical frameworks and indicator tracking tools.
• Knowledge of data quality assurance and evaluation methodologies.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with mobile data collection tools (e.g., Kobo Collect, ODK, COMM care).

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• EMPATHY AND COMPASSION: Demonstrates a genuine concern for the well-being of vulnerable individuals.
• INTEGRITY: Maintains the highest ethical standards in all professional activities.
• RESILIENCE: Capable of working under challenging conditions and managing stress effectively.
• PROBLEM-SOLVING: Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions.

GHIV AFRICA PSEA/GBV, AND CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICIES:  The successful candidate shall comply and promote the PSEA/GBV, and Child safeguarding Policies at all course and all levels.

GHIV AFRICA HAS ZERO TOLORENCE FOR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION ABUSE AND HARASSMENT (SEAH)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

GHIV Africa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of vulnerable communities in Northwest Nigeria. Your expertise and dedication can help ensure the safety and protection of those in need.

Note: Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Indigenes from our implementing locations, as well as Women and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are strongly encouraged to apply.