Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

The Bakhita Initiative (TBI-JDPC) Sokoto is a Catholicfaith-based non-governmental organization committed to promoting human dignity, social justice, peacebuilding, and sustainable development. The organization implements humanitarian and development interventions across Northwest Nigeria, focusing on vulnerable and crisis-affected populations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Position Summary

• The MEAL Officer will be responsible for designing and implementing monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems for the ECHO SAHARA Project.
• The role ensures quality data collection, analysis, reporting, and accountability to affected populations, in line with donor requirements and humanitarian standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement MEAL plans, tools, and frameworks for the project.
• Lead baseline assessments, routine monitoring, and endline evaluations.
• Ensure accountability to affected populations through inclusive and accessible systems.
• Support program teams in data quality assurance and field-level monitoring.
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.
• Ensure compliance with ECHO reporting requirements and organizational MEAL standards.
• Design and manage data collection systems using digital tools (e.g., KoboCollect, ODK).
• Conduct Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) and outcome tracking for cash interventions.
• Analyze program data and generate high-quality reports to inform decision-making.
• Establish and manage Feedback and Complaint Response Mechanisms (FCRM).

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in digital data tools (e.g., KoboCollect, ODK, Excel).
• Knowledge of humanitarian standards (Sphere, CHS, Do No Harm).
• Fluency in English and Hausa is required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in MEAL within humanitarian or development programs.
• Experience working on ECHO or other donor-funded projects is highly desirable.
• Strong experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and data management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Integrity, accountability, and professionalism
• Strong teamwork and coordination abilities
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and facilitation skills

Safeguarding and Ethics:

• The Bakhita Initiative (TBI-JDPC) Sokoto has zero tolerance for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), fraud, and any form of misconduct.
• All staff are required to adhere strictly to the organization’s safeguarding and ethical standards.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter and an updated CV to: [email protected] using "Application for MEAL Officer – ECHO SAHARA Project" as the subject of the email.

Application Deadline 1st April, 2026.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• The Bakhita Initiative (TBI-JDPC) Sokoto is an equal opportunity employer. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply