MEAL Officer

Mission


Under the supervision of MEAL Activity Manager, the M&E Officer is in charge of monitoring the activities’ implementation.
He/she collects data and provides evidence of the program’s progress and achievements.


List of main activities

Monitoring and evaluation (M&E):


Under the supervision of the MEAL AM, participate in the logistics and administrative organization, planning and preparation of M&E missions:
Contribute to the creation of monitoring tools and to the preparation of database frames based on questionnaires.
Support the team leader in centralizing and organizing data collection for activities and outputs as defined in the M&E plan.
Collect monitoring data using SI tools:
Contribute to data collection at field level (overseeing surveys etc.) and make sure that all available aspects are covered.
Ensure that all data is entered on time and check their consistency and quality. Contribute to maintaining the database following a standard format allowing aggregation of data to produce routine or periodic monitoring reports.
Identify potential negative impacts of the activities.
Monitor those crosscutting aspects like gender and “do no harm” are taken into account in the activities.
Formulate preliminary recommendations on how to improve the activities.
Monitor humanitarian situation.
With the support of the PM and MEAL team, prepare and implement training on monitoring tools to field officers.
Assist in external M&E mission.
Ensure that contractual soft & hard data about programmes is easily available upon request.
Apply the security procedures in the context of monitoring & evaluation missions.


Reporting / communication / representation:


Draft M&E reports and provide project updates and recommendations as necessary.
Participate in seminars and training workshops which may be useful to the accomplishment of monitoring & evaluation activities and the attainment of the project’s objectives and in restitution workshops.
Keep monitoring tools and files archived and secured
Update regularly the monitoring & evaluation tools & methodology considering the donors indicators, gender, disable persons, protection & «Do No Harm» approaches
Make regular reports to the team lead on the evolution of activities and specific tasks confided to him/her, problems encountered, and the quality of relations with beneficiaries
Bring to light any difficulty linked to his or her activities, to the programs of Solidarités or security concerns
Collaborate with the administration and the local authorities


Profile Forsaken


Studies: Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Social Work / Social Sciences, Project Management or related field
Experience: At least one year’s experience in MEAL, with National or International Organization
Languages: Strong communication skills are essential, with fluency in English mandatory. Proficiency in Hausa, Kanuri or Shuwa is an added advantage.
Computer Skills: competency in Excel (data input, basic analysis) and kobo toolbox
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.


What we offer


Salary + transport & housing allowance + social benefits+ Leave allowance (medical coverage, 24 days of Annual leaves per year, compassionate leaves, public holidays as announced by government, festive bonus, medical insurance, Life insurance - covering death and permanent disability) etc.