Job Summary

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL) Officer at our client's 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 company's 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 company's MEAL frameworks, indicators, and tools.
Track outcomes and outputs aligned with the company's 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 company's 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 company's visibility by contributing to evidence-based advocacy and thought leadership.

Capacity Building and Systems Strengthening:

Train company's 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 company's values: Passion, Unity, Integrity, Creativity, Courage, Resilience.

Benefits

Location: Umuahia, Abia

Remuneration: NGN 350,000 - 500,000

Other Benefits: HMO, Pension, others To be discussed

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Specialist (MEAL)