MEAL Officer (Volunteer) at Strengthening Advocacy and Resilience for Vulnerable Communities Initiative (SARVCI)

The MEAL Officer (Volunteer) will support the implementation of SARVCI’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system. This role is vital in strengthening project effectiveness by ensuring timely data collection, analysis, reporting, and the integration of lessons learned into programming. The volunteer will assist with tracking indicators, ensuring accountability mechanisms are functional, and participating in evaluations and assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of project-level MEAL plans and tools.
• Assist with routine data collection, entry, cleaning, and analysis for various programs.
• Participate in baseline, midline, and endline assessments, including focus group discussions and key informant interviews.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor data quality and support enumerators during data collection exercises.
• Contribute to the development of data visualizations, dashboards, and MEAL reports.
• Help maintain program databases and archives of means of verification (MoVs).
• Ensure the functionality of accountability systems (hotlines, feedback boxes, community meetings).
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.
• Support in capacity building of field staff and partners on MEAL tools and approaches.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the MEAL Manager or Program Manager.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A Bachelor\'s degree (or ongoing final year) in Statistics, Social Sciences, Information Management, Public Health, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Prior volunteering or internship experience in MEAL or data-related roles is an advantage.
• Familiarity with basic M&E tools and data collection methods (surveys, FGDs, KIIs).
• Knowledge of digital data collection tools such as KoboToolbox, ODK, or CommCare.
• Basic data analysis skills using Excel or Google Sheets; knowledge of SPSS, Power BI, or Tableau is a plus.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of Hausa or Kanuri is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, integrity, and willingness to learn in a team setting.
• Passion for humanitarian work and community development.

What You Will Gain

• Practical hands-on experience in humanitarian MEAL work.
• Mentorship from experienced MEAL professionals.
• Exposure to community-based program design and evaluation.
• Opportunity to grow into future paid roles within SARVCI or partner organizations.
• A certificate of volunteer service and professional recommendation (upon successful completion).