Senior Meal Officer at Justice, Development and Peace Commission (JDPC)

Post Description:

• The Senior MEAL officer, under the direct supervision of the Senior Program Manager/MEAL Manager of JDPI, will lead the monitoring of project implementation and the collection, analysis and presentation of data on the project and, in extension, other projects of the organization.

Responsibilities

• S/he will work in close collaboration with SPM/MM to produce periodic quantitative and narrative reports that highlight progress and flag areas of improvement to guide project adjustments.
• S/he will work with other stakeholders to develop tools and build capacity to generate, analyze and interpret data and use it to inform program strategies and learning and meet reporting requirements
• The primary objective of the post holder is to develop and implement a MEAL framework that will maintain accountability standards and ensure effective monitoring, evaluation and learning of JDPI’s development and humanitarian activities in Northeast Nigeria.
• The post holder will develop and adapt M&E tools/approaches, work with the MEAL Manager to build the capacity of the MEAL unit, provide support and guidance to operations teams, clearly define M&E functions across the operations, and support the accountability/MEAL team in rolling out the MEAL system across the response in all sectors.
• The post holder will guide teams in achieving outcome/impact focused projects and ensure response programme accountability to beneficiaries, local government and non- government partners and their donors in line with JDPI’s, and donors’ compliance requirements.

• The post holder will represent JDPI externally to partners and the wider

Humanitarian community and will represent the MEAL interests of the Humanitarian Response of management and other senior colleagues.

• The post-holder will support the business development team in the design of new programs, and development of the MEAL inputs for the Humanitarian Response Plan.
• He/she will support in designing MEAL system outlining indicators, tools, data sources, data flow, procedures, staffing and statistical procedures required to monitor implementation and assure quality project interventions.
• The post holder will deliver training on key components of the project MEAL system to the staff.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned to you.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• A Minimum of master’s degree in a relevant field (Statistics, Development, Finance, Economics, etc.)
• At least 5 years of professional experience in implementing MEAL in related areas of food security and livelihoods, WaSH, protection, agriculture, social cohesion, MHPSS change communication or other integrated programming
• Demonstrable skills in monitoring and evaluation, data management, and research methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering diverse training programs and transferring knowledge to community level health and social service workers and/or volunteers.
• Experience in managing databases, data applications, statistical packages and MIS.
• Proven experience in using statistical software such as SPSS, STATA, Excel/words, Power BI, NVivo and API.
• Previous experience of working on large-scale, complex, multi-sectoral programs in an emergency and developmental context.
• Previous experience in strengthening MEAL capacity (developing training modules, mentorship, coaching and accompaniment).
• Experience in all aspects of program development, donor landscape, proposal writing and budget development.
• Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and representation skills.

Personal Skills

• Strong sensitivity and respect for local cultures.
• Professional in dealing with community members and co-workers.
• Strong listening combined with excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Possess interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work to meet deadlines in multiple tasking environments.
• Excellent organization, planning and analytical skills.
• Good writing skills in English.
• Ability to work in a challenging and demanding environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate with other JDPI staff.