MEAL Officer at Unique Care and Support Foundation (CASFOD) Full Time NEW

Job Title: MEAL Officer

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Job type: Full time

Role Purpose

• The MEAL Officer will be responsible for establishing and managing a robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system for projects. Core duties for the position include designing and implementing a MEAL system in accordance with CASFOD’s standards.
• The position holder lead or support evaluations/assessments, monitor program progress and quality, document lessons learnt and contribute to periodic monitoring and reporting. Ensuring gender-sensitive, inclusive and participatory MEAL processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop robust MEAL plans, systems, processes and tools for the project in line with CASFOD and donor requirements.
• Take the lead in data collection efforts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct in-depth data analysis to derive actionable insights and recommendations.
• To enhance project performance, execute quarterly monitoring, evaluation, and accountability activities, including quality benchmarks, data quality assessments, and/or data quality assessments.
• Document data collection and analysis findings, contributing to comprehensive and informative reports.
• Support in ensuring the project is implementing the 3 pillars of Accountability – Information sharing, participation and feedback & reporting and providing relevant documentation.
• Assist in establishing robust accountability mechanisms, ensuring the voices of project participants are considered in project adaptation/design and implementation.
• Knowledge Management & Learning
• Actively engage in program learning initiatives, facilitating discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions among project teams.
• Ensure project MEAL documents are adequately stored in CASFOD’s resource center.
• Support in the development of case studies and success stories.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of BSc or equivalent qualification in, Economics, Statistics, Development Planning, Social Work or Demography, Computer Science, or any related courses.
• At least 3 years of experience working in MEAL for Humanitarian/developmental organizations.
• Experience in implementing education and protection programs in humanitarian contexts program is an added advantage.
• Experience in the use of analytical and visualization tools/software.
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate technical issues effectively and persuasively.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good Knowledge of local area and local language.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

• No applications will be received at CASFOD office neither through any email address.
• CASFOD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Women and Persons with Disability are highly encouraged to apply.
• Background and reference checks will be conducted, and ethics is part of annual performance appraisals.
• CASFOD will require applicants to self-declare prior issues of sexual or other misconduct, termination of past employment, criminal records, and concerns registered with government authorities regarding