MEAL Officer

A. Project-Level MEAL Implementation

• Implement the project's MEAL plan, monitoring framework, logframe and indicator tracking system, under the guidance of the Strategic Advocacy, Research and

Communications manager.

• Maintain the project's indicator tracking table and update it against agreed reporting

timelines.

• Support roll-out of the organisation's MEAL tools, templates and digital systems at project

level.

• Flag implementation or data gaps to the Strategic Advocacy, Research and Communications manager and Project/Programme Manager in a timely manner.

• Ensure project MEAL activities are carried out in line with the project work plan and donor requirements.

B. Data Collection, Quality and Case Management Support

• Collect, compile and verify project monitoring data from field activities, distributions, trainings and other project outputs.

• Support accurate and timely data entry into the Victim Case Management System and other project databases, where the project involves survivor case data.

• Conduct routine data quality checks, spot checks and data verification exercises at project/field level.

• Clean, organise and maintain project datasets, ensuring consistency with data dictionaries and indicator definitions.

• Identify data errors, inconsistencies or gaps and work with field and case-management staff to resolve them.

• Ensure access to sensitive case information is limited to authorized personnel and handled in line with data protection procedures.

C. Digital Data Collection Tools

• Administer electronic monitoring forms, surveys, questionnaires and assessment tools for the project (e.g. KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO or equivalent).

• Test digital data collection tools before field use and report technical issues to the Strategic Advocacy, Research and Communications manager

. • Train and support field staff, volunteers and enumerators in the correct use of digital MEAL tools.

• Ensure collected data is uploaded, backed up and stored securely in line with organizational protocols.

D. Project Monitoring and Programme Quality

• Conduct regular monitoring visits to project sites and activities.

Track project outputs, milestones and targets against the approved work plan.

• Support post-distribution monitoring, output verification and other routine monitoring exercises.

• Document implementation challenges and support the Project/Programme Manager to identify corrective actions.

• Support preparation for donor monitoring visits, evaluations and programme reviews. E. Reporting

• Compile project-level data and monitoring findings to feed into donor and internal reports, in line with the reporting calendar

. • Draft sections of narrative reports relating to project indicators, outputs and monitoring findings, for review by the Strategic Advocacy, Research and Communications manager

• Ensure reported figures are supported by verifiable data and appropriate means of verification

. • Maintain organised project files of data, means of verification, reports and supporting

evidence

. • Respond to routine data queries relating to the project from the Strategic Advocacy, Research and Communications manager or Project/Programme Manager.

F. Evaluation and Research Support

• Support baseline, mid-term, endline and other project evaluations, including data collection, logistics and field coordination

. • Assist external evaluators and research consultants with access to project data, sites and

respondents, as appropriate.

• Support basic quantitative and qualitative data analysis for project learning and reporting.

• Ensure evaluation and research activities involving survivors or participants are conducted ethically and safely.

G. Accountability to Survivors and Programme Participants

• Operate project-level feedback and complaints mechanisms, both digital and non-digital.

• Receive, document and safely refer feedback and complaints to the appropriate teams, in line with safeguarding procedures.

• Track and follow up on responses to feedback at project level.

• Support participatory monitoring approaches, ensuring accessibility for children, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. H. Learning and Documentation

• Contribute to project reflection and learning sessions

. • Document lessons learned, good practices and case studies from the project for wider organisational learning.

• Support translation of monitoring findings into practical recommendations for the project team. I. Capacity Building

• Support day-to-day coaching of project and case-management staff on data quality and correct use of MEAL tools.

• Orient new project staff, volunteers and enumerators on MEAL procedures and data collection tools.

• Promote a culture of accurate data recording and evidence-based decision-making within the project team.

4. Technology and Digital Competency Requirements

The successful candidate should demonstrate practical competence in technology-enabled

MEAL. Experience should include several of the following:

• Digital data collection platforms such as KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO or equivalent.

• Proficiency in Excel, including data entry, basic formulas and simple pivot tables.

• Basic data visualisation (charts, simple dashboards) using Excel or similar tools.

• Experience using a database, CRM or case-management information system is an

advantage.

• Basic understanding of data protection, access controls and information security.

• Willingness to learn and apply new digital tools and, where guided by the Strategic

Advocacy, Research and Communications manager, AI-assisted analysis and reporting tools responsibly.

5. Victim Case Management System Competency

Where the project involves survivor case data, experience with a case-management, CRM, protection information management or other sensitive client information system is desirable.

The candidate should demonstrate the ability to:

• Accurately enter and update case-related data in line with agreed procedures.

• Apply basic data-quality checks to case-management data.

• Generate simple, routine reports from case-management data for the project team.

• Handle personally identifiable information responsibly and confidentially.

• Escalate data-management risks or system issues to the Strategic Advocacy, Research and Communications manager

. 6. Qualifications and Experience Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Data Science, Information Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences or a related field.

• At least 4–7 years of experience in MEAL/M&E, data collection or programme support in a donor-funded project.

• Demonstrated experience with project-level monitoring, data collection and reporting.

• Experience using digital data collection tools.

• Good understanding of indicators, logframes and results frameworks.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.

• Basic report-writing skills.

• Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and ethical data management

For more information on the JD visit the link :https://bit.ly/46SRcUz

HOW TO APPLY: Kindly send your application by filling the form in the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMzOU2DsIzhO7BHUsE1mKWVFwa5qSlX8q13IJep6gwiZkl2A/viewform?usp=header