MEAL Officer at Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)

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Posted: Apr 10, 2026

Deadline: Apr 19, 2026

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The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international Catholic organisation with a mission to accompany, serve and advocate on behalf of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons. JRS undertakes services at national and regional levels with the support of an international office in Rome. Founded in November 1980 as a work of the Society of Jesus, JRS w...

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MEAL Officer

Job Type Full Time , Onsite

Qualification BA/BSc/HND

Experience 5 years

Location Borno

Job Field Data, Business Analysis and AI   , NGO/Non-Profit  

Job Summary

The MEAL Officer is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and oversight of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) systems for the ECHO-funded project, to be implemented in Dikwa, Ngala and Monguno LGAs of Borno State, Nigeria. The position will be based in Dikwa while working closely with the project and sector teams, the role ensures that all interventions are evidence-based, results-driven, and aligned with donor requirements. The MEAL Officer will coordinate data collection, analysis, visualization, and reporting activities, while supporting learning, accountability, and adaptive program management. The role also includes capacity building for staff, quality assurance for reporting products, and engagement in coordination platforms to uphold sectoral best practices and compliance standards. 

Key Responsibilities of the position

Role/Mission

Develop, implement, and assess comprehensive MEAL systems and frameworks for the project in collaboration with program staff and in line with donor (including ECHO) requirements.

Design SMART logical frameworks, monitoring and evaluation plans, and results measurement matrices to support evidence-based planning during annual and semi-annual reviews.

Contribute to the development of annual work plans, ensuring the integration of M&E activities and alignment with project targets and performance indicators.

Maintain and update indicator tracking tools, project databases, and dashboards; develop new tools as necessary to demonstrate project performance and impact.

Coordinate baseline, midline, endline evaluations, and routine data collection using tools such as ODK/Kobo; ensure timely data compilation and quality assurance.

Conduct data validation, routine data quality assessments (RDQAs), and field monitoring visits to verify accuracy and completeness of reported data.

Lead data analysis and the production of visual summaries including infographics; manage a data corner for quarterly display of MEAL outputs.

Document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices to inform adaptive learning and program improvement.

Edit and format project content for reports and deliverables to ensure consistency, professionalism, and compliance with internal and donor standards.

Organize and facilitate learning workshops, mid-term reviews, and regular reflection sessions with staff and partners to promote a learning culture.

Ensure strong beneficiary accountability mechanisms, including feedback and complaints systems, in line with JRS standards and donor expectations.

Prepare and update project-level Issues and Risk Logs and recommend mitigation actions to the Project Director and program team.

Provide technical support and capacity building to staff and partners on MEAL systems, tools, data-based decision-making, and compliance processes.

Participate actively in sectoral coordination meetings and MEAL working groups at local and national levels.

Promote safeguarding and PSEA standards across all MEAL processes and interactions with project stakeholders.

Perform any other duties as assigned by the Project Director or Head of Programs.

Required Profile 

Qualification

University Degree or equivalent in Sciences, Social Sciences, or related field 

Experience and Skills

Bachelor's degree in sciences, Social Sciences, or related field; PGD is an advantage.

Minimum 5 years of proven experience in managing the MEAL components of a project from initiation （baselines） through implementation （monitoring） to closeout （evaluations/lessons learned）.

Proficiency in designing tools like household surveys, Focus Group Discussion （FGD） guides, and Key Informant Interview （KII） protocols.

Knowledge of setting up Feedback and Response Mechanisms （FRM） to ensure community voices are heard and acted upon.

Mastery of mobile data collection platforms such as KoboToolbox, ODK （Open Data Kit)

Experience preparing reports for major donors (e.g., ECHO), ensuring data meets specific quality and compliance standards.

Good knowledge of EiE principles, SSD, and the Accelerated Basic Education Programme （ABEP）.

Experience with teacher training, child safeguarding, and SBMC engagement.

Excellent coordination, facilitation, and communication skills.

Fluency in English and local languages （Kanuri/Hausa） preferred.

This is a localized position; preference will be given to Borno indigenes.

NOTE

Applications will be reviewed on a roll in basis.

This is a localized position; preference will be given to Borno indigenes.

Only shortlisted applicants will be

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