Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer
Location: Nguru, Yobe
Reporting to: MEAL Manager
Key Responsibilities
Objective 1: Coordinate Data Collection, Data Quality Management, Analysis and State Level Reporting
- Participate in the design of programme Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning tools (registers, reporting templates, data bases, etc.) to track FSL, Health and Nutrition, and WASH sectors/projects.
- In collaboration with various sector stakeholders and relevant ACF staff, ensure timely data collection, compilation, and reporting according to the programme MEAL plan.
- Conduct monthly data analysis and prepare monthly programme monitoring reports.
- Ensure the programme database is updated regularly.
- Support programme feedback meetings to communities, facilities, and authorities.
- Support the MEAL Manager to implement the DQA system, including the conduct of data quality assessments according to the MEAL plan.
- Support the MEAL Manager in data management for assessments, analysis, surveys, evaluations, and other research as required.
- Plan, forecast, and facilitate the production and supply of MEAL tools and materials to supported sites.
Objective 2: Support Programme Supervision, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning:
- Support the MEAL Manager to monitor FSL, Health and Nutrition, and WASH sectors/projects across all target communities and communicate findings and progress to Program Managers.
- Participate in the evaluation of FSL, Health and Nutrition, and WASH sectors/projects, focusing on data management of evaluation datasets.
- Support the dissemination and use of evaluation and research reports and propose changes for improvement to the FSL, Health and Nutrition and WASH sectors/projects Team.
Objective 3: Support Documentation, Reporting, Knowledge Sharing and Effective Feedback Mechanism:
- Support coordination of FSL, Health and Nutrition, and WASH sectors/projects monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual reviews and reports as required.
- Participate in the dissemination of program information to communities, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders through a regular feedback mechanism.
- Support the management of the beneficiary complaints and feedback mechanism database.
- Update shared drive and project team space with program monitoring documents regularly.
Position Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Rural Development, Business, Administration, statistics, demography, or related subject, with previous experience working in humanitarian projects.
- 2-3 years of previous experience with local or international NGOs.
- Previous experience with FSL, WASH, and Health and Nutrition projects.
- Proficiency in the use of MS Excel or other statistical packages. E.g SPSS, STATA, ODK.
- Fluency in English, Hausa, and Kanuri.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including report writing.
- Ability to work effectively with teams, government institutions, and development partners.
- Demonstrated independence, adaptability, and flexibility in dynamic work environments.
Employee Benefits Include (but are not limited to)
- 100% health care coverage
- Free and direct access to Talent Soft e-learning platform
- Maternity or Paternity leave
- Compassionate leave for a hospitalized child
- Creche facilities for babies.
Application Closing Date
Friday, 13th November, 2026 at 05:00 pm (Nigerian Time).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Application Instructions
- All applicants MUST answer every question in the application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Important Notice
- Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process – this includes application, interview, or processing fees.
- Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Recruitment Process: All shortlisted candidates will undergo thorough reference and background checks and are expected to adhere to the organization’s standards and principles.
