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MEAL Officer at Taimako Community Development

Taimako Community DevelopmentYobe, Nigeria Data and Artificial Intelligence
Full Time
The goal of Taimako-CDI is to contribute in saving lives and improving the living standard of conflict affected people through effected and evidenced base programs; partnership and collaboration, advocacy, community mobilization, capacity building.

Role Purpose

  • The MEAL Officer plays a crucial role in ensuring the effective implementation of projects and programs by developing, implementing, and overseeing monitoring and evaluation systems.
  • The primary focus is on collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to measure the impact and outcomes of various initiatives.
  • The MEAL Officer collaborates with project teams, partners, and stakeholders to enhance accountability, learning, and decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities
Design and Implement M&E Systems:

  • Develop and implement comprehensive monitoring and evaluation systems for projects and programs (WASH/FSL and GBV/MPHSS).
  • Design data collection tools, methodologies, and frameworks in line with project objectives and donor requirements.
  • Develop a work plan (quarterly or annual) and ensure is been followed accordingly

Data Collection and Analysis:

  • Coordinate and oversee data collection activities, ensuring the timely and accurate gathering of relevant information.
  • Conduct data analysis to derive meaningful insights and trends.
  • Implement data quality assurance measures to maintain the integrity and reliability of collected data.

Reporting:

  • Prepare regular reports on project progress, outcomes, and impact for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Generate ad-hoc reports as needed to support decision-making processes.
  • Ensure timely submission of reports to donors and other relevant entities.

Capacity Building:

  • Provide training and capacity-building initiatives for project staff and partners on M&E methodologies and tools.

Evaluation and Learning:

  • Plan and conduct project evaluations, including baseline, mid-term, and end-of-project evaluations.
  • Extract lessons learned and best practices from project activities and share them with relevant stakeholders.

Collaboration and Coordination:

  • Work closely with project managers, technical experts, and partners to align M&E activities with project goals.
  • Collaborate with external evaluators and consultants, ensuring their work aligns with project requirements.

Quality Assurance:

  • Monitor the implementation of project activities to ensure compliance with established standards and protocols.
  • Conduct regular internal audits of M&E systems and processes to identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelors or Master's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, statistics, social sciences etc.).
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing M&E systems for development projects.
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in statistical software and data visualization tools.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft suite Excel, SPSS, STATA, KOBO, ODK preferred
  • Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
  • Familiarity with donor reporting requirements and standards.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment.
  • Strong project management skills with attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of the social, economic, and political context relevant to the projects.

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