Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer at Society for Women Development & Empowerment of Nigeria - SWODEN

Purpose of the Position

• The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer will support the design, implementation, and management of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems for the project.
• The officer will ensure timely collection, analysis, reporting, and utilization of project data to support evidence-based decision-making, accountability, and continuous program improvement.

Key Responsibilities

The MEAL Officer shall:

• Support development and implementation of the project MEAL framework and work plan.
• Develop data collection tools, tracking systems, reporting templates, and indicator monitoring tools.
• Coordinate routine data collection, verification, validation, and analysis across project locations.
• Monitor project activities and track progress against project indicators and targets.
• Support baseline, midline, endline assessments, surveys, and evaluations.
• Ensure timely collection and reporting of high-quality project data from all assigned LGAs.
• Maintain accurate project databases and ensure proper documentation of project records.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and donor reports as required.
• Support data quality assessments and ensure compliance with reporting standards.
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• Generate data summaries, dashboards, presentations, and analytical reports for project management.
• Document lessons learned, best practices, case studies, and success stories.
• Support accountability mechanisms including community feedback and complaint response systems.
• Train and support project staff and community volunteers on data collection tools and MEA processes.
• Ensure gender-sensitive, safeguarding, and ethical approaches in all monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Participate in field monitoring visits and supportive supervision activities.
• Collaborate closely with LGA Coordinators, field teams, and project partners to strengthen data management and program learning.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Public Health, Social Sciences, Demography, Development Studies, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in health, reproductive health, or community development projects.
• Experience working with NGOs, donor-funded projects, or humanitarian/development programs.
• Strong understanding of MEAL concepts, methodologies, and data management systems.
• Experience using data collection and analysis tools such as KoboToolbox, Excel, Power BI, SPSS, or DHIS2.
• Strong analytical, report-writing, and data visualization skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa language is highly desirable.
• Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• Experience working in Northern Nigeria communities.
• Knowledge of reproductive health, maternal health, and child spacing programming.
• Experience supporting community-based social and behavior change communication projects.
• Familiarity with safeguarding and accountability frameworks.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Data management and reporting skills.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
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Deliverables

• The MEAL Officer will be responsible for delivering:
• Project MEAL framework and reporting tools.
• Weekly, monthly, and quarterly project reports.
• Data collection, verification, and analysis reports.
• Baseline, midline, and endline assessment reports.
• Data quality assurance reports.
• Project dashboards and indicator tracking reports.
• Documentation of lessons learned, case studies, and success stories.
• Accountability and feedback mechanism reports.
• Capacity-building sessions for project staff and volunteers.