Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer at Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa)

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 (Kobotoolbox, Google forms, Commcare, 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., KoboCollect, ODK, Commcare).

Essential Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial policies. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). 
• Experience with electronic financial management systems and data collection tools. 
• Strong organizational, analytical, and reporting skills. 
• Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams. 
• Fluency in English; knowledge of relevant local languages is an advantage. 

 Desirable

• Previous experience working in the BAY states (Borno, Adamawa, Yobe). 
• Familiarity with NGO or donor financial reporting requirements (ECHO, NHF, etc.). 
• Females are encouraged to apply.