MEAL Officer

MEAL Officer at Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) - April 24, 2026

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MEAL Officer at Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) ⏲ Apr 24, 2026, 9:14 AM ⋕ View all NGO & Humanitarian jobs

Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) is an international development charity and the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales that stand beside people living in poverty. Through local Church partners, we help people directly in their own communities, and campaign for global justice, so that everyone can reach their full potential.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

Job Title:  MEAL Officer

Location:  Maiduguri, Borno

Hours of Work: Full Time

Contract: Fixed - 12 Months

Job Profile

The MEAL Programme Officer (Advisor) provides technical advisory support to the consortium MEAL function for the ECHO‑funded project in Northeast Nigeria. Operating within a consortium structure with Project Coordinators and Implementation Officers, the MEAL Advisor supports harmonisation of monitoring, accountability and learning systems without line management or final decision-making authority.

The post holder contributes to the design, adaptation and quality assurance of MEAL tools and processes and ensures alignment with ECHO standards, CAFOD policies, and consortium‑wide frameworks. Final decisions on methodologies, tools, and implementation actions rest with the Consortium Coordinator and Implementation Officers, while the MEAL Advisor provides expert guidance, capacity strengthening and evidence‑based recommendations.

The post holder will have strong MEAL technical expertise, including:

Experience providing advisory support.

Capacity‑building skills.

Knowledge of humanitarian MEAL.

Strong communication and facilitation.

Experience with Kobo and digital data tools.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Advisory Support (Primary Function):

Provide MEAL technical advice to Project Coordinators and Implementation Officers on data collection, analysis, reporting, and accountability.

Generate recommendations for improving data quality and accountability systems.

Share updates on MEAL best practices and donor standards.

Recommend MEAL approaches, tools and frameworks for consortium use.

Ensure consortium MEAL tools and indicators align with ECHO requirements.

Review monitoring plans, PDM tools, feedback mechanisms, and indicator tracking tables.

Support to MEAL Framework & Systems:

Contribute to the development of the consortium MEAL framework.

Advise on harmonised MEAL tools for multi‑partner implementation.

Support design of PDM strategies and market monitoring tools.

Support preparation of MEAL updates, indicator summaries and analysis.

Representation & Coordination:

Represent consortium MEAL interests in sector working groups when delegated.

Coordinate with CAFOD and external actors on MEAL issues.

Support information flows between consortium partners.

Safeguarding & Compliance:

Promote safeguarding practices within MEAL activities.

Escalate concerns following consortium and CAFOD procedures.

Capacity Strengthening & Partner Support:

Provide coaching to Implementation Officers, Project Coordinators, and partner staff on MEAL tools and systems.

Facilitate training on MEAL standards, accountability and data quality.

Strengthen the ability of partners to interpret data for adaptive management.

Learning, Accountability & Communication:

Co‑facilitate learning reviews and lessons learned events.

Support documentation and dissemination of learning products.

Strengthen accountability mechanisms, including feedback channels.

Contribute data inputs to donor reports.

Reporting Lines:

Technical/Advisory Manager: Programme Manager (CAFOD)

Consortium Collaboration: Consortium Coordinator, Project Coordinators & Implementation Officers

Decision‑making: Advisory only, final decisions rest with Consortium Coordinator and Implementation Officers.

Safeguarding:

All CAFOD staff share the responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities.

Person Specification 

Working with others: With local partners and other staff, can build the capacity of colleagues and partners

Communicating: Fluent written and spoken English

Managing resources: Delivers programmes within an agreed budget; supports programme funding proposals; Makes effective use of ICT

Achieving results: Delivers work within the context of an agreed programme framework.

Looking outwards: Carries out partner capacity assessments and identifies support needs; collaborates with colleagues across CAFOD, and good at networking with other agencies on knowledge management, accountability and learning.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Arts, Social Sciences, or any related field.

Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training.

Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.

However, a diploma backed by strong, relevant technical experience will also be considered.

Substantial professional experience in overall knowledge management with NGOs, INGOS. Previous work experience in an emergency context.

Job-Specific Competencies:

Ability to work with and build the capacity of programme staff and partner organisations.

Ability to develop and/or adapt MEAL tools for practical use

Knowledge of MEAL concepts, frameworks and tools; able to manage, analyse and interpret MEAL data

Degree in social sciences, social work and social administration, development studies, education or another relevant field with substantial experience in M&E

Experience in setting up and managing MEAL systems in an NGO setting.

Excellent writing skills, including experience in donor reporting.

Willingness to undertake travel

Starting Salary

N22,976,938 Annually.

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