MEAL Officer at Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)

Job Summary

The MEAL Officer, who shall be based in Monguno LGA of Borno State is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and oversight of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) systems for the ECHO-funded project. Working closely with project and sector teams, the role ensures that all interventions are evidence-based, results-driven, and aligned with donor requirements. The MEAL Officer will coordinate data collection, analysis, visualization, and reporting activities, while supporting learning, accountability, and adaptive program management. The role also includes capacity building for staff, quality assurance for reporting products, and engagement in coordination platforms to uphold sectoral best practices and compliance standards. 

Key Responsibilities of the position

Role/Mission

• Develop, implement, and assess comprehensive MEAL systems and frameworks for the project in collaboration with program staff and in line with donor (including ECHO) requirements.
• Design SMART logical frameworks, monitoring and evaluation plans, and results measurement matrices to support evidence-based planning during annual and semi-annual reviews.
• Contribute to the development of annual work plans, ensuring the integration of M&E activities and alignment with project targets and performance indicators.
• Maintain and update indicator tracking tools, project databases, and dashboards; develop new tools as necessary to demonstrate project performance and impact.
• Coordinate baseline, midline, endline evaluations, and routine data collection using tools such as ODK/Kobo; ensure timely data compilation and quality assurance.
• Conduct data validation, routine data quality assessments (RDQAs), and field monitoring visits to verify accuracy and completeness of reported data.
• Lead data analysis and the production of visual summaries including infographics; manage a data corner for quarterly display of MEAL outputs.
• Document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices to inform adaptive learning and program improvement.
• Edit and format project content for reports and deliverables to ensure consistency, professionalism, and compliance with internal and donor standards.
• Organize and facilitate learning workshops, mid-term reviews, and regular reflection sessions with staff and partners to promote a learning culture.
• Ensure strong beneficiary accountability mechanisms, including feedback and complaints systems, in line with JRS standards and donor expectations.
• Prepare and update project-level Issues and Risk Logs and recommend mitigation actions to the Project Director and program team.
• Provide technical support and capacity building to staff and partners on MEAL systems, tools, data-based decision-making, and compliance processes.
• Participate actively in sectoral coordination meetings and MEAL working groups at local and national levels.
• Promote safeguarding and PSEA standards across all MEAL processes and interactions with project stakeholders.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Project Director or Head of Programs.

Qualification

• University Degree or equivalent in Education, Social Sciences, or related field 

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Sciences, or related field; PGD in Education is an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of experience implementing education programs in conflict-affected settings.
• Good knowledge of EiE principles, SSD, and the Accelerated Basic Education Programme (ABEP).
• Experience with teacher training, child safeguarding, and SBMC engagement.
• Excellent coordination, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and local languages (Kanuri/Hausa) preferred.
• To fill this vacancy, preference is given to Borno State indigenes

NOTE

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process, and assessments may be conducted on-site.
• JRS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic group, or disabilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.
• JRS will not request any monetary payment from applicants at any stage of its recruitment process. Any request in this direction should immediately be reported as it is contrary to our values and practices.