State MEAL Officer at One Health Resilience Initiative

Unit: State Team Structure

Commitment: Full-time or part-time, 3–6 months (renewable)

Conducts field-level data collection, supports baseline and endline surveys, ensures data quality at the state level, and reports monitoring findings to the HQ MEAL Unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement data collection activities including surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions.
• Train and supervise community-based data collectors and enumerators.
• Ensure data quality through spot-checks, validation, and verification exercises.
• Enter, clean, and transmit field data to the HQ MEAL Manager in a timely manner.
• Support the documentation of case studies, success stories, and human-interest stories.
• Maintain MEAL equipment (tablets, GPS devices, cameras) and ensure proper use.
• Prepare state-level monitoring reports and contribute to organizational learning.

Specific Requirements:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Statistics, Economics, Public Health, or Social Sciences.
• 1–2 years of experience in data collection, research assistance, or M&E roles.
• Experience with mobile data collection tools (ODK, KoboToolbox) is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with quantitative and qualitative data.
• Commitment of 3–6 months minimum.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (APPLY TO ALL POSITIONS)

• Must be a Nigerian citizen or legal resident.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Strong commitment to OHRI\'s mission, vision, and core values (Resilience, Inclusivity, Stewardship, Integrity, Evidence, Collaboration).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Hausa or local languages is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in multicultural teams.
• Willingness to travel to field locations within assigned states, including rural and underserved communities.
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office, email, internet); advanced digital skills required for technical roles.
• Must possess a valid means of identification (National ID, Voter\'s Card, Driver\'s License, or International Passport).
• Submission of a complete application package: (a) OHRI Volunteer Application Form, (b) Curriculum Vitae (CV), and (c) Cover letter