Christian Aid seeks a highly skilled MEAL Officer to support the implementation of the Sustainable Entrepreneurship-Led Poultry Transformation Program (SEPTP)—a Mastercard Foundation-funded initiative aimed at empowering young Nigerians. The role focuses on monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) to enhance programme effectiveness and impact.

As the MEAL Officer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and monitoring MEAL frameworks while providing technical support and capacity-building for programme participants and partner organizations. You will also drive learning interventions, foster evidence-based decision-making, and embed a culture of high-quality monitoring and evaluation within the SEPTP programme and Christian Aid’s broader initiatives. Your work will ensure that learning insights are applied effectively to enhance programme outcomes and policy development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of MEAL strategies for SEPTP, ensuring robust tracking of programme performance.
• Provide technical support in data collection, analysis, and reporting, ensuring alignment with international best practices in development effectiveness.
• Strengthen learning systems by implementing innovative approaches to evidence generation and application.
• Facilitate capacity-building initiatives for programme participants, consortium partners, and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage databases for efficient data entry, processing, and analysis.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to donors, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment to enhance programme impact.

About You

We seek a highly analytical and results-driven professional with:

• At least 5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, with expertise in international development best practices.
• A minimum of 4 years supporting large, multi-sectoral programmes funded by bilateral donors.
• Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience in database management, data processing, and statistical analysis.
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines while delivering high-quality outputs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal and cultural awareness with the ability to collaborate in diverse teams.

Desirable Skills & Attributes:

• Expertise in participatory MEAL approaches and statistical tools.
• Experience in commissioning and managing consultants.
• Familiarity with working in consortiums and engaging government and private sector stakeholders.
• Strategic, analytical, and problem-solving mindset with strong research and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to proactively drive results in a dynamic development environment.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable economic empowerment in Nigeria while advancing Christian Aid’s mission of tackling poverty and inequality. If you are passionate about evidence-based impact and fostering meaningful change, we encourage you to apply.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to https://jobs.christianaid.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/meal-officer-4620/4638/description/