Career Position for MEAL Officer (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning)
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Job Title: MEAL Officer (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning)
Organization: Advocacy for Resilience and Innovative Solutions for Youths, Women, and Children Empowerment (ARISE)
Location: Maiduguri, Borno State
Employment Type: Contract
Application Deadline: September 25, 2026
About ARISE
Advocacy for Resilience and Innovative Solutions for Youths, Women, and Children Empowerment (ARISE) is a women-led humanitarian and development non-profit organization registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). ARISE is dedicated to empowering youth, women, and children, amplifying their voices, promoting protection, and supporting marginalized, distressed, and displaced populations to build resilient and self-sufficient futures through inclusive, community-driven, and sustainable approaches.
Role Overview
The MEAL Officer will design, implement, and coordinate ARISE’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning systems across projects. This position supports data-driven decision-making, donor and beneficiary accountability, organizational learning, and MEAL capacity building. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with programme teams, partners, and key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
1. M&E Systems Design & Strategy
Review and design robust M&E frameworks, logical frameworks, and indicator reference sheets.
Develop and refine efficient data collection tools.
Integrate M&E systems directly into strategic plans and programme workplans.
2. Technical Oversight & Assessments
Lead baseline, midline, and end-line assessments.
Oversee Data Quality Assessments (DQAs), validation activities, and overall data assurance.
Maintain and review electronic personnel attendance, staff registers, and field monitoring tools.
3. Data Analysis, Learning & Reporting
Analyze programme data to generate actionable insights and optimize project outcomes.
Draft end-of-cycle, quarterly, donor narrative reports, case studies, and success stories.
Maintain M&E dashboards, Management Information Systems (MIS), and performance frameworks.
4. Capacity Building & Support
Facilitate training sessions for staff and partners on data collection, management, and analysis.
Assist sub-recipients and partners in strengthening their internal M&E capacity.
5. Stakeholder Engagement
Represent ARISE in key M&E forums, survey review sessions, and stakeholder meetings.
Coordinate deliverables with partners, sub-recipients, and relevant authorities.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Surveying & Geoinformatics, or a related field.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., MS Excel, SPSS) and data management systems.
Competencies: Strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, data interpretation proficiency, and a collaborative mindset.
Desirable Assets: Hands-on experience with Tableau, SPSS, ArcGIS, dashboard development, or advanced geospatial data tools.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter saved as a SINGLE DOCUMENT to:
Cc: hr@arise-ywc.org
Subject Line: MEAL OFFICER
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Successful applicants will undergo comprehensive pre-employment background checks and reference verification.
