Job Summary
The Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) Officer at our clients company will support the design and implementation of a robust MEAL system that enables them to monitor performance evaluate impact and continuously learn across its education reform programs and initiatives. This role is critical in embedding data-driven decision-making into program design policy advocacy and strategic planning. The MEAL Officer will collect and synthesize data from their state-level projects capacity development efforts thought leadership activities and research initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Data Collection and Management:
- Develop and implement tools and protocols for collecting programmatic sectoral and operational data.
- Coordinate data gathering across companys programs (e.g. SIP CoP TTN LMS etc.).
- Ensure ethical data collection secure data storage and data quality assurance.
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E):
- Lead the development and implementation of companys MEAL frameworks indicators and tools.
- Track outcomes and outputs aligned with the companys Theory of Change.
- Support program teams to embed M&E into project design and execution.
Data Analysis and Learning:
- Analyse data using appropriate methods to generate actionable insights.
- Produce and disseminate timely performance reports visualisations and dashboards.
- Facilitate quarterly learning reviews and support strategy adaptation.
Research and Development Support:
- Work with R&D teams to synthesise findings into white papers policy briefs and reports.
- Track trends in education reform and evaluate companys strategic alignment to sector shifts.
Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting:
- Collaborate with government stakeholders funders and partners to share data and insights.
- Prepare documentation for donor reporting and external accountability purposes.
- Support companys visibility by contributing to evidence-based advocacy and thought leadership.
Capacity Building and Systems Strengthening:
- Train companys staff and state-level partners on MEAL practices and tools.
- Strengthen MEAL systems at state project levels and across company networks.
Requirements
- HND or Bachelor s degree in Statistics Education Development Studies or related field (Master s Added advantage).
- At least 3 years experience in MEAL (monitoring evaluation & learning) preferably in education or public sector reform NFO NPOs etc.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills.
- Proficient in tools such as Excel Power BI/Tableau KoboToolbox and NVivo/SPSS/Stata.
- Strong writing communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Demonstrated alignment with companys values: Passion Unity Integrity Creativity Courage Resilience.
Benefits
Location: Umuahia Abia
Remuneration: NGN 350000 - 500000
Other Benefits: HMO Pension others To be discussed