Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer Job at ACF
JOB VACANCY: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer
Organisation: Action Against Hunger (ACF Nigeria)
Location: Nguru, Yobe State, Nigeria
Department: Programmes – MEAL
Job Type: Full-Time
Career Level: Mid-Level
Proposed Start Date: November 2026
Application Deadline: 13th November 2026 at 5:00 PM (Nigerian Time)
About Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organisation committed to ending world hunger. We work to save lives by preventing, detecting, and treating malnutrition, particularly during and after disaster and conflict situations.
Job Overview
We are inviting applications from qualified and dedicated candidates for the position of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer, based in Nguru, Yobe State.
The MEAL Officer will support the implementation of MEAL plans across key intervention sectors, including Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Health and Nutrition, and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH). The successful candidate will coordinate data collection, data quality management, analysis, reporting, and community accountability activities to ensure effective, high-impact programme delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Data Management & Reporting: Coordinate programme data collection, management, analysis, and reporting. Develop and maintain standard MEAL tools, databases, registers, and reporting templates.
Monitoring & Quality Assurance: Conduct monthly data analysis, prepare programme monitoring reports, and track progress against planned targets. Support data quality assessments, baseline/endline surveys, evaluations, and research activities.
Accountability & Learning: Support community feedback sessions and manage beneficiary complaint mechanisms. Participate actively in programme reviews, evaluations, and knowledge-sharing activities.
Documentation: Maintain up-to-date programme monitoring documentation and regularly update shared databases.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education & Experience
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Rural Development, Business Administration, Statistics, Demography, or a related discipline.
Experience: 2–3 years of relevant MEAL work experience with local or international non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
Sector Knowledge: Direct experience working on FSL, WASH, and Health & Nutrition projects.
Technical & Language Skills
Software Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and statistical tools/data collection software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, ODK).
Language Proficiency: Fluency in English, Hausa, and Kanuri.
Core Competencies
Strong written and verbal communication, reporting, and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, local government institutions, and development partners.
High degree of independence, adaptability, and flexibility within dynamic humanitarian work environments.
Employee Benefits
Action Against Hunger offers a competitive compensation package and employee welfare benefits, including:
Healthcare: 100% comprehensive medical coverage.
Professional Development: Unlimited access to the TalentSoft e-learning platform.
Family Support & Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave, compassionate leave for a hospitalised child, and access to on-site crèche facilities for infants.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to complete the online application form through our official recruitment portal:
Important Notices
Complete Applications: All candidates must complete every required section of the online application form. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Zero-Fee Policy: Action Against Hunger does not charge any application, interview, or processing fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
