Job Purpose

The MEAL Officer will be responsible for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) functions of the NEEMH project, ensuring high-quality data collection, analysis, reporting, learning, and compliance with PSI-approved MEAL systems and data quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

A. Monitoring & Data Collection

 Support baseline assessment of selected women’s collectives, including economic skills, MH knowledge, and identification of potential MH champions.

 Coordinate routine data collection on MH product distribution, education sessions, advocacy activities, and income-generating activities.

 Ensure accurate documentation of attendance registers, training logs, product handover forms, and financial tracking records.

 Support monitoring visits to collectives and MH champions across project LGAs.

B. Data Quality Assurance & Reporting

 Ensure data accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and consistency in line with PSI data quality standards.

 Conduct routine data verification, spot checks, and Data Quality Assessments

(DQAs).

 Compile and submit monthly and quarterly M&E reports, including indicator tracking, outputs, outcomes, photos, and success stories.

 Maintain secure and confidential data storage in compliance with data protection protocols.

C. Learning & Documentation

 Support documentation of case studies, best practices, challenges, and lessons learned for scale-up and learning briefs.

 Participate in joint data review meetings, learning sessions, and supervision visits with PSI.

 Support adaptive management by providing evidence-based insights to improve implementation quality.

D. Accountability & Feedback

 Support community feedback and accountability mechanisms, ensuring beneficiary voices are captured and addressed.

 Track complaints, feedback, and referrals related to MH services and economic activities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

 Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Demography, Social Sciences, Public Health, or related field.

 Minimum of 3 years’ experience in MEAL roles for development or humanitarian projects.

 Experience conducting baseline surveys, routine monitoring, and reporting.

 Familiarity with donor-funded project MEAL systems and tools.

Required Skills & Competencies

 Strong quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis skills.

 Proficiency in Excel and digital data collection tools (ODK, Kobo, or similar).

 Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.

 Good analytical, reporting, and documentation skills.

 Ability to work collaboratively with program teams and partners.

Duration

The position is for the duration of six (6) months, subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Remuneration: Remuneration is negotiable

Interested candidates willing to take up this position should apply by sending an application letter and CV udan.org not later than Wednesday 21 st January, 2026, with details of your resume.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The position title and applicant name must be the subject of your email. Only applications sent in the required format will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.