Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer at Bakhita Initiative

Bakhita initiative which began as Justice, Development and Peace/Caritas (JDPC Sokoto) is a structural response to the second Vatican Council Appealing for the churches involvement in the affairs of the society. In the document of the council, populorum progression of 1967, Pope Paul VI wrote, “The progressive development of people is an object of deep interest and concern of the church. This is particularly true in the case of those people who are trying to escape the ravages of hunger, poverty endemic disease and ignorance; of those who are seeking a large share in the benefit of civilization and more active improvement on their human qualities; of whose are consciously striving for fuller growth with an even clear awareness.” To build a society where justice and equity are enthroned for human development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer

Location: Sokoto
Employment Type: Full-time

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead project team in the development and implementation of a MEAL system and oversee routine program monitoring activities (data collection, data flow management, data management and results reporting).
• Provide technical support to state partners and enumerators to strengthen monitoring system and track project deliverables.
• Contribute to the preparation of tables, charts and figures for internal and external use.
• Provide administrative support as needed.
• Ensure the quality and relevance of the project’s monitoring and evaluation design.
• Provide support to performance evaluation process.
• Ensure the quality of MEAL related data to be collected throughout the program implementation.
• Document results of the MEAL system and produce periodic reports required donor agencies.
• Assist the various program teams in data analysis.
• Conduct MEAL program monitoring and evaluation tasks, including the implementation of MEAL systems.
• Participate in the training of staff in MEAL data collection and processing.
• Support the development of work plans and budget for MEAL activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Demographics, Public Policy, International Development, Economics, or related field. Certificate in MEAL, statistics, or economics preferred.
• Minimum of three year’s professional experience M&E position responsible for implementing MEAL activities.
• Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating project MEAL systems from project initiation to closeout stages.
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and/performance monitoring plans.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
• Working knowledge of data processing computer packages.
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Experience managing and providing ongoing training to MEAL field officers.
• Ability to facilitate and serve as a project liaison for externally managed evaluations.

Personal Skills:

• Strong sensitivity and respect for local cultures
• Professional manner in dealing with community members and co-workers.
• Ability to work in a challenging and demanding environment.
• Working knowledge of Commcare, Red rose and Power Bi desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate with other JDPC staff.
• Strong listening skills combined with excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong knowledge of humanitarian work and principle.
• Knowledge of FSL, WASH, Nutrition and protection in programming.
• Possess good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work to meet deadlines in multiple tasking environments.
• Excellent organization, planning and analytical skills
• Good writing skills in English.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and Cover Letter to: jdpc@catholicdiocese-sokoto.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Application Deadline 20th August, 2023.