Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer at Jami Al Hakeem Foundation


Jami Al Hakeem Foundation (J-HF) is a women-led, nonprofit, non-governmental organization, registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in 2008. J-HF delivers humanitarian and developmental interventions across communities that covers various sectors; Education, WASH, Governance, Livelihood Empowerment, Protection, Community Security, Peace building, Food Security and Nutrition.

The interventions of J-HF target marginalized and underserved communities with special focus on youths, elderly, people with special needs, women, and girls. J-HF has experience in execution of sustainable programmes that transform communities. Jami Al Hakeem presently operates in 4 states from the Northeast region of Nigeria; Adamawa, Borno, Yobe and Gombe with the Head Office in Yola, Adamawa State.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

  • Develop a comprehensive project M&E plan aligned with project objectives, indicators, and data collection methods.
  • Collect, analyse, and interpret data on project activities, outputs, outcomes, and impact.
  • Prepare regular monitoring reports, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and achievements.
  • Conduct regular field visits to monitor project implementation and identify any challenges
  • Conduct field visits to monitor project implementation and identify challenges.
  • Facilitate participatory monitoring activities with communities.
  • Prepare and submit timely M&E reports, including key findings and recommendations.
  • Conduct baseline, midline and end line surveys to assess project impact.
  • Contribute to the development of lessons learned and best practices.

Other Key Qualities Required:

  • Understanding your role and responsibilities as well as policies of the organization.
  • Completing tasks assigned by the Management, or line manager.
  • Keeping internal information confidential
  • Willing to learn and participate in meeting and training programs.
  • A willingness to work as part of a team.
  • A high degree of professionalism and the ability to follow instructions.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Strong planning, organizational and interpersonal skills

Technical Expertise, Skills, Knowledge, and Competencies

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Education, Social Science, Social Work, Psychology or related fields.
  • Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of Four (4) years of cognate experience within the developmental or humanitarian sector.
  • Have worked before directly with children
  • Good knowledge of the EiE Working Group, and understand the education situation of the northeast Nigeria.
  • Experience in data collection and analysis using quantitative and qualitative methods.
  • Good knowledge of Child Safeguarding, PSEA Policies, MHPSS and the concept of Do No Harm, and good at working with children and vulnerable people especial in emergency settings.

Application Closing Date
16th August, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications (in PDF) to: jamialhakeem01@gmail.com using the Job title as the subject of the e-mail.

Application Process

  • All applicants must send a Cover Letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.
  • CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
  • Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related referees, whereas 1 must be from the latest Employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
  • Applications should be addressed to “Human Resource Officer”
  • Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.
  • The position title and location must be written in the subject line of the e-mail otherwise the application will not be considered.

Note

  • J-HF considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to color, religion, age, marital status, or disability. Note
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Short-listed candidates will be responsible for their logistic and accommodation during interview.
  • Due to the large numbers of expected applicants, J-HF will only inform shortlisted candidates for written test and oral interview.
  • For general information about J-HF, kindly visit: www.jamialhakeemfoundation.org
  • Women and PLWDs are strongly encouraged to apply.