LABI Nigeria is a well establish humanitarian actor within Nigeria and has unique expertise in the thematic areas of Case Management, Child Protection Women Empowerment, GBV, Nutrition, and Education in emergencies. LABI Nigeria aims to provide holistic prevention and response intervention by working in partnership with children, women, families, and their communities. LABI Nigeria key programs include community-based child protection mechanism, family base care for unaccompanied children, psychosocial care and support provided through individual case management, child-friendly spaces and parenting skills program, release and reintegration of women and children associated with armed group,s and prevention of child labor through life skills, recreational activities, and provision of food and non-food items (NFIs). LABI has the mandate of reintegrated approach where Child protection, prevention, and treatment of SGBV are combined and complementary in emergencies settings.
Job Summary:
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer plays a critical role in ensuring effective program implementation and impact assessment. This position is responsible for designing and implementing robust monitoring and evaluation systems, ensuring accountability to stakeholders, and facilitating continuous learning within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage a comprehensive MEAL framework to track program performance, outcomes, and impact.
- Oversee data collection, analysis, and interpretation, using a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Prepare regular reports and presentations on program progress, findings, and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Plan and conduct program evaluations, including baseline, mid-term, and end-line assessments, to measure the effectiveness and impact of interventions.
- Establish and manage mechanisms for community and beneficiary feedback and ensure timely response to concerns and complaints.
- Facilitate a culture of learning within the organization by documenting lessons learned and facilitating discussions to improve program strategies.
- Train and mentor staff and partners on MEAL tools and techniques to enhance data quality and program effectiveness.
- Ensure data quality through routine data audits and verification exercises.
- Manage the MEAL budget efficiently and in compliance with organizational guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with donor reporting requirements and timelines.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., International Development, Data Science, Data Analytics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences, Project Management, Computer Science).
- Proven experience in designing and implementing MEAL systems in development or humanitarian projects.
- Strong analytical and data management skills, with proficiency in relevant software tools.
- Excellent communication and report writing skills.
- Knowledge of project management principles and donor requirements.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
Preferred Skills:
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization software (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Kobo Collect, Power Bi, Tableau, ArcGIS)
- Experience with digital data collection tools and platforms.
- Knowledge of ethical considerations in data collection and reporting.
- Knowledge of the Northeast Context.
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