MEAL OFFICER

MEAL OFFICER | IRC - International Rescue Committee

MEAL OFFICER

IRC - International Rescue Committee Abuja National Mid level Speaks Hausa, English

Application deadline: April 06, 2026

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The MEAL Officer at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) will coordinate data collection, analysis, and validation to track program activities and support impact measurement. This role involves conducting assessments, training staff on monitoring and evaluation systems, and ensuring data quality. The officer will work closely with program staff and the MEAL unit to enhance data management systems and contribute to reporting processes. The position requires strong analytical skills and a commitment to improving program effectiveness in humanitarian contexts.

Candidate Requirements:

Degree/diploma in statistics, computer science/IT, or related field

At least three years of experience in monitoring and evaluation

Strong skills in data collection and statistical analysis

Experience with data collection tools like Kobo collect and Comcare

Good report writing and communication skills

Understanding of emergency contexts

Ability to work in diverse teams

Fluency in English and Hausa preferred

Professional competency in Microsoft Office

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

BACKGROUND

  The IRC has been present in Nigeria since 2012 when the organization responded to flooding in Kogi state. In February 2014 the IRC moved into Adamawa State in NE Nigeria to provide humanitarian interventions through a multi-sectoral, integrated approach for conflict-affected populations. IRC Nigeria now operates a country office in Abuja and field offices in Mubi and Yola of Adamawa State, Maiduguri and Monguno of Borno State, and Damaturu of Yobe State. Currently, IRC Nigeria implements programs for primary health care, nutrition, environmental health, women’s protection and empowerment, protection, child protection, education, food security & livelihoods. Job Overview/Summary   The purpose of the M&E Officer position is to coordinate the collection, compilation, consolidation, and analysis of data to track programs/ projects activities, conduct data validation, Post distribution monitoring, monitor progress and support impact measurement.  S/he will also conduct development research, engage in reflective practice, and generate lessons from projects/programs and prepare M&E plans for the sectors.  S/he is responsible for establishing and ensuring better field level data management systems for the core program s/he assigned to and coordinates the proper and timely evaluation of project objectives/impact.  S/he will contribute to the existing client response mechanisms and ensure program staff participation in M&E activities.  The position holder will closely work with sector manager(s), front line staff, and community/facility volunteers.  S/he also will work closely with the M&E unit on technical matters and reports to the MEAL Manager. Key Responsibilities   Program/Project Design Support the conduct of the Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment and other project specific assessments and data collections

Conduct training for program staff on the MEL system, performance indicators, and data quality assurance.

Conducting data validation exercises and monthly meetings with the program staff.

Participate in project review, especially review of Log frames, and learning agenda.

Ensure data collections tools are standardized and appropriately used to meet both organizational and donor requirements.

  Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning   Conduct routine monitoring visits to project locations, particularly learning centers.

Ensure data collected are routinely verified, analysis and reported according to the DQA standards.

Ensure weekly data validation exercise is carried out at sites

With the support of MEAL manager, conduct Post distribution monitoring assessment (PDM), IYCF assessment, Client exit interview, Baseline and Endline assessment across project locations.

Ensure all data point reports validate data via the commcare application.

Ensure that data is readily available and stored appropriately for any future reference.

Conduct monthly Data Quality Audits

Ensure the project indicators are properly tracked and reported, particularly the OCHA standard indicators. 

Perform clear statistical analysis on the data collected and present the findings/results to program colleagues for informed decisions.

undefined Information Management and Reporting: Support the establishing and maintaining project information management system. Ensure the appropriate reporting of field level data that is responsive and align to project indicators.  Ensure proper update of Indicator Performance Tracking Table (IPTT) Contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting by providing the verified data that’s meets the DQA standards. Client Responsive Mechanisms (CRM) Ensures that client responsive channels are established and active to enable project participants and stakeholders to provide feedback and complaints related to the consortium project implementation.  Facilitate collaborative learning sessions and client feedback are well received and documented Support the rollout of the Client Satisfaction Survey (CSS) Support the sensitization of client feedback channels across all the operational locations and set up client feedback desk during distributions Train Staff and field monitors on client feedback channels   Capacity building and supervision: Train project staff, and partners’ staff on project deliverables, especially the project result areas and indicators. Support program colleagues to better understand project indicators and reporting Train Research Assistants/Enumerators for field data collection Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Train Research Assistants/Enumerators for field data collection

  Key Working Relationships Position Reports to: MEAL Manager Maiduguri Indirect/Technical Reporting: Project Team Lead and Sector Managers Position directly Supervises: Field Monitors   Key Internal

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