Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer at Care First Community Initiative (CFCI)

Duty Station: Gwoza
Starting Date: To be announced
Duration of Contract: 6 Months
Reporting to: Program Manager

Role Purpose:

The MEAL Officer is responsible for project performance monitoring, ensuring outcomes and impact are tracked and documented. The role holder creates standard operating procedures to ensure CFCI accountability to donors and beneficiaries, manages protection data, and supports organizational learning. The officer will contribute 20% of their time to this project.

Child Safeguarding:

Level 2 -- Responsibilities may involve handling sensitive child protection data and access to information about children.

Scope of Role:

Reports to: Program Manager
Staff reporting to this post: MEAL/CFM Assistant, Monitoring Enumerators, WASH Monitors

Key Areas of Accountability:

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Design and implement monitoring frameworks and tools
• Collect, analyze, and report on project performance data
• Track progress against project indicators and targets
• Conduct baseline and endline surveys as required

Data Management

• Establish secure data management systems
• Ensure data quality and accuracy
• Manage protection and beneficiary data ethically
• Maintain data confidentiality and security

Accountability and Reporting

• Prepare regular monitoring and evaluation reports
• Document project activities and outputs
• Create accountability reports for donors and stakeholders
• Support compliance with reporting requirements

Standard Operating Procedures Development

• Develop SOPs for data collection and monitoring
• Create templates and monitoring tools
• Document project processes and procedures
• Ensure standardization of monitoring activities

Learning and Documentation

• Facilitate organizational learning processes
• Document lessons learned and best practices
• Support knowledge management and information sharing
• Conduct periodic review meetings and assessments

General:

• Carry out any other MEAL-related duties as decided by the Program Manager
• Comply with and promote all CFCI policies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Statistics, Development Studies, Public Health, Economics, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in monitoring and evaluation
• Fluency in verbal and written English and local languages

Experience Required:

• 3 to 6 years of experience in MEAL or monitoring and evaluation in development/humanitarian organizations
• Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills
• Experience with data management systems and tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SPSS, or similar statistical software
• Strong report writing and data visualization skills
• Experience in protection and safeguarding data management
• Knowledge of humanitarian monitoring standards and best practices
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Commitment to ethical data practices and beneficiary confidentiality
• Valid Driving Licence

Salary: To be discussed during interview.

GENERAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

How to Apply:All interested candidates should click the link to apply: https://forms.gle/xSK3NfmMpPHEQySm8

Application Deadline: 13 November, 2025

Expected Interview Date:

• Management positions: 7 days after application deadline

 

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews
• CFCI is committed to Equal Opportunities and Diversity in recruitment
• We welcome applications from all qualified candidates
• A rigorous background check will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates, reflecting CFCI\'s commitment to child protection and organizational integrity
• No application fees are required -- candidates should be wary of any requests for payment
• CFCI reserves the right to extend the application deadline if necessary
• Candidates selected for interviews will be required to provide additional documentation including police clearance certificates and references

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

CFCI is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

 

CHILD SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT

CFCI maintains the highest standards of child protection. Our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks and verification of credentials, reflects our unwavering commitment to the protection of children from abuse. All employees are required to comply with CFCI Child Safeguarding Policy and procedures.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL POLICIES

All CFCI employees are required to comply with and promote the following organizational policies:

• Child Safeguarding Policy
• Anti-Harassment and Discrimination Policy
• Whistle-blowing Policy
• Fraud Prevention and Investigation Policy
• Health and Safety Policy
• Data Protection and Privacy Policy
• Code of Conduct
• Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy

 

ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

 

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Professional development and capacity building opportunities
• Health and safety support
• Compliance with Nigerian labor laws and statutory requirements
• Supportive work environment aligned with humanitarian principles

Note: Specific benefits packages will be detailed in individual employment contracts based on position level and organizational capacity.

 

JOIN OUR TEAM AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE

If you are passionate about humanitarian service, committed to helping vulnerable populations, and eager to contribute to positive social change, CFCI invites you to join our team. We offer meaningful work in a supportive, values-driven organizational environment where your contributions will directly impact the lives of vulnerable communities.

 

We look forward to hearing from you!

CFCI operates across multiple states in Nigeria, with particular focus on humanitarian response in vulnerable regions. We work in partnership with government agencies, international organizations, and local communities to deliver integrated humanitarian assistance and development programming.