Organizational Context
The Cedar Foundation for Disability is dedicated to promoting inclusive and equitable opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Through advocacy, capacity building, and humanitarian assistance, we empower marginalized groups, particularly women and children with disabilities, to lead dignified lives.
Cedar Foundation for Disability aligns with United Nations (UN) standards for disability inclusion, human rights, and sustainable development. The Program Intern will support our programs in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).
Job Title: MEAL Manager
Organization: Cedar Foundation for Disability
Location: Borno State (with travel to other project locations as required)
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Head of Program
Application Closing Date: 10th October, 2026
Organizational Background
Cedar Foundation for Disability (CFfD) is a non-profit and developmental organization committed to promoting the rights, inclusion, protection, and socio-economic empowerment of persons with disabilities, women, children, and other vulnerable groups. CFfD implements inclusive humanitarian, resilience, and development programmes across conflict-affected and underserved communities in Nigeria.
Job Summary
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Managerwill be responsible for designing and executing the MEAL systems for quality, learning and accountability of the Concern Sudan Programme. He/she will lead assessments (baseline, quick ER assessments etc.) and evaluations (endline assessments, impact assessments etc.) and will lead the entire project monitoring system.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of the country MEAL strategy, annual MEAL plan and grant-level MEAL plans, aligned with Concern’s MEAL system, programme priorities and donor requirements.
- Establish and maintain effective MEAL systems, tools, databases and processes across programmes, sectors, locations and partners.
- Ensure appropriate indicators, targets, data sources and measurement approaches are integrated into programme design and grant development.
- Advise programme and budget holders on MEAL priorities, resources and approaches.
- Oversee the collection, quality assurance, analysis and use of programme data to track performance, outcomes and impact.
- Ensure timely and accurate MEAL data is available for programme management, internal decision-making and donor reporting.
- Lead and oversee needs assessments, baselines, evaluations, impact measurement and other quantitative and qualitative research.
- Conduct regular field monitoring and provide evidence-based recommendations to strengthen programme implementation and quality.
- Oversee the establishment and continuous improvement of accessible, safe and contextappropriate Feedback, Complaints and Response Mechanisms (FCRM) across programmes.
- Ensure feedback and accountability findings inform programme adaptation, service quality and decision-making, in line with CHS commitments.
- Lead learning and reflection processes and ensure lessons and evidence are documented and incorporated into programme adaptation and new programme design.
- Promote effective knowledge management and dissemination of MEAL findings, learning and evidence across the organisation.
- Provide strategic MEAL input to assessments, proposals, programme design and grant development, ensuring approaches are evidence-based and meet donor requirements.
- Support the production of high-quality donor reports, case studies and other programme documentation through robust evidence and analysis.
- Work with programme teams and partners to strengthen programme quality through the effective use of MEAL findings, feedback and learning.
- Lead, manage and develop the country MEAL team, ensuring clear objectives, workplans, performance management and accountability.
- Build MEAL capacity among programme teams and NNGO partners through training, coaching, mentoring and technical support.
- Ensure staff and partners understand and apply Concern’s MEAL, accountability and data quality standards.
- Provide strategic MEAL advice to programme, programme quality and management teams and ensure MEAL is integrated throughout the programme cycle.
- Coordinate with Concern’s HQ MEAL Technical Advisors and relevant technical colleagues to ensure quality, consistency and alignment with organisational standards.
- Represent Concern in relevant MEAL and technical coordination forums and contribute to inter-agency learning and coordination.
- Undertake other duties as assigned by the line manager.
Role Holder Requirements
- Master’s degree in Statistics, Development Studies, Business Administration, M&E, and other relevant subjects with a focus on monitoring and evaluation and research methods
- Minimum of five years of work experience in managing and implementing M&E systems in INGOs, with a specific programme focus in Health, Nutrition, Cash & Voucher interventions, Food Security and Livelihood and Emergency response
- Management experience in conducting field assessments, monitoring and evaluation methodologies – both qualitative and quantitative
- Strong, analytical skills to analyse both qualitative and quantitative data, and able to interpret and clearly communicate in the form of reporting, presentation etc.
- Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance to colleagues and other organizations, including training
- Demonstrable experience in working in multi-cultural settings and commitment to a participatory, supportive, open environment to ensure the learning and development of all;
- Commitment and ability to foster and support capacity building in own staff and of partners, including experience in managing teams across different sites
- Demonstrable experience in preparing funding proposals and reports for a range of donors
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities whilst adhering to deadlines
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Cover Letter and CV as one document to:
[email protected]
Email Subject Line: MEAL Manager
Important Notes
- Persons with disabilities with relevant qualifications and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Cedar Foundation for Disability is an equal opportunity employer.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
