Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer at Nigerian Women’s Trust Fund (WF)

Reports to: Programme Lead

Contract Duration: 1 Year

Role Purpose

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer will support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of monitoring and evaluation systems across the organisation’s programmes. The role will ensure that high-quality, timely, and gender-responsive data is collected, analysed, and used to inform decision-making, programme adaptation, and donor reporting.

Working closely with the Programme Lead, CEO, and partners, the MEL Officer will play a critical role in strengthening evidence-based programming, with a particular emphasis on data analysis, learning, and accountability within gender and governance programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring & Evaluation System Strengthening

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve project-level and organisational M&E frameworks, plans, and tools 
• Design and refine results frameworks, logframes, and performance indicators aligned with donor requirements 
• Ensure integration of gender-sensitive and inclusion indicators across all programmes 

Data Collection, Management & Quality Assurance

• Design and deploy data collection tools (surveys, KIIs, FGDs, digital tools such as Kobo/ODK) 
• Establish and maintain robust data management systems (MIS) ensuring data quality, integrity, and accessibility 
• Conduct regular data verification, cleaning, and validation processes 

Data Analysis & Learning 

• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to generate actionable insights for programme improvement 
• Develop dashboards, summary tables, and visualisations to communicate key findings clearly 
• Conduct trend analysis, comparative analysis (e.g., gender-disaggregated data), and outcome-level assessments 
• Support interpretation of data to inform programme strategy, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement 

Performance Tracking & Reporting

• Monitor project activities against outputs, outcomes, and indicators 
• Track progress towards achieving results and flag implementation gaps 
• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, ensuring accuracy and analytical depth 
• Provide data and analysis for donor reporting, evaluations, and knowledge products 

Programme Learning & Adaptive Management

• Identify bottlenecks, risks, and inefficiencies in programme implementation 
• Recommend evidence-based strategies to improve effectiveness and impact 
• Facilitate periodic learning sessions and after-action reviews with programme teams 
• Document lessons learned and best practices 

Stakeholder Support & Capacity Strengthening

• Support programme staff and partners in the use of M&E tools and systems 
• Provide guidance on data collection, reporting, and evidence use 
• Strengthen partner capacity in data analysis and results-based management 

Data Governance & Compliance

• Ensure secure storage and ethical handling of data 
• Maintain compliance with donor M&E and reporting requirements 
• Support audits, evaluations, and external assessments 

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Postgraduate Degree in Statistics, Economics, Political Science, Gender & Development, or a related field 
• Formal training in Monitoring & Evaluation, Data Analysis, or Research Methods is an advantage 

Experience

• Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience in M&E/MEL within development programmes (NGOs, UN, EU, Government, or donor-funded projects) 
• Proven experience working on donor-funded governance, gender, or inclusion programmes 
• Demonstrated experience in designing M&E systems and managing data across project cycles 

Core Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Strong expertise in data analysis (quantitative and qualitative) 
• Proficiency in tools such as: 
  • Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, dashboards)  
  • Data collection platforms (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK) 
• Ability to translate complex data into clear insights, visuals, and narratives 
• Experience developing indicators, logframes, and results frameworks 

Analytical & Strategic Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability 
• Ability to identify trends, gaps, and programme implications from data 
• Experience in evidence-based decision-making and adaptive programming 

Programme & Contextual Understanding

• Good understanding of gender equality, political participation, and governance programming in Nigeria 
• Familiarity with donor frameworks (e.g., EU, UN, DFID/FCDO) is an advantage 

Interpersonal & Organisational Skills

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills 
• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration abilities 
• Ability to work in multicultural and multi-stakeholder environments 

Work Environment

• Standard office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Weekdays) 
• Occasional travel within Nigeria may be required