Career Opportunity: MEAL Officer (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Location: Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Organization: Action Against Hunger (ACF)

Application Deadline: January 5, 2026

Employment Type: Full-Time

The Impact of This Role

In the heart of humanitarian responses, data is the compass that ensures aid reaches those who need it most effectively. As a MEAL Officer with Action Against Hunger, you are not just tracking numbers; you are safeguarding the integrity of life-saving interventions in food security, water, and health. By ensuring every program is accountable to the communities we serve, you play a pivotal role in refining our strategies and maximizing our impact in the fight against malnutrition and poverty.

Job Summary

The MEAL Officer is responsible for executing a robust monitoring and learning framework across our diverse portfolio of FSL, WASH, and Health & Nutrition programs. Your primary mission is to ensure that data collection is precise, reporting is transparent, and that the “Learning” loop is closed—transforming field insights into better program outcomes. You will act as a bridge between field activities and strategic analysis, ensuring our operations in Borno State remain evidence-based and community-focused.

Key Responsibilities

I. Data Systems and Quality Assurance

• Tool Development: Collaborate on the creation and refinement of digital and physical monitoring tools, including registers and databases tailored for nutrition and hygiene sectors.
• Analytical Reporting: Conduct rigorous monthly data analysis to produce actionable monitoring reports that highlight program milestones and areas for adjustment.
• Data Integrity: Implement Data Quality Assessment (DQA) protocols to ensure the information flowing from the field is accurate, timely, and reliable.
• Resource Management: Oversee the logistical supply chain of MEAL materials and tools to all supported field sites to prevent reporting gaps.

II. Strategic Monitoring and Evaluation

• Field Oversight: Perform regular supervisory visits across target communities to verify progress and provide real-time updates to Program Managers.
• Evaluation Support: Assist in the design and execution of mid-term and final project evaluations, specifically managing complex datasets for research and analysis.
• Adaptive Learning: Disseminate findings from research and evaluations to program teams, offering concrete recommendations to improve the quality of interventions.

III. Accountability and Community Engagement

• Feedback Loops: Maintain and manage the Beneficiary Complaints and Feedback Mechanism (CFM) database, ensuring community voices are heard and addressed.
• Information Sharing: Facilitate transparent communication with beneficiaries and local authorities regarding program goals and progress.
• Knowledge Management: Maintain organized digital archives of all monitoring documentation to ensure institutional memory and ease of auditing.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, International Development, or a related social science field.
• Professional Experience: 2–3 years of dedicated experience in MEAL roles within the NGO sector, specifically involving FSL, WASH, or Health sectors.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in MS Excel are mandatory. Experience with mobile data collection tools (ODK, KoboToolbox) and statistical software (SPSS or STATA) is highly preferred.
• Linguistic Skills: Proficiency in English is required, alongside fluency in local languages (Hausa and Kanuri) to engage effectively with the community.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional report-writing abilities and a demonstrated capacity to work flexibly in high-pressure, sensitive environments.

Why This Job Matters

The MEAL Officer is the “conscience” of the project. Without this role, it is impossible to know if a water point is actually functional or if a nutrition program is truly reducing stunting rates. By holding the organization accountable to its donors and, more importantly, to the people of Borno, you ensure that humanitarian aid is a path toward sustainable recovery rather than just a temporary fix.

About Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger (ACF) is a global leader in the movement to end world hunger. For over four decades, we have operated on the front lines of crises, treating and preventing malnutrition in over 50 countries. Our approach is holistic: we don’t just provide food; we build clean water systems, improve healthcare infrastructure, and empower communities with the tools to become self-sufficient. In Nigeria, our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, innovative, and immediate relief to populations affected by conflict and climate change, driven by the belief that every person deserves a life free from hunger.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• Professional Growth: Access to global humanitarian networks and specialized training in MEAL methodologies.
• Meaningful Work: The opportunity to see the direct impact of your data analysis on the lives of vulnerable populations.
• Collaborative Culture: Work within a diverse, multi-disciplinary team of experts committed to a shared mission.
• Compensation: We offer a competitive salary package and benefits reflective of the humanitarian sector’s standards.

Applicant Tips

• Highlight Your Tools: In your application, specifically mention the data collection software you have mastered (e.g., “Built a Kobo form for 500+ household surveys”).
• Context Matters: Use your cover letter to demonstrate your understanding of the specific humanitarian context in Northeast Nigeria.
• Show, Don’t Just Tell: Instead of saying you are “analytical,” provide an example of a time your data analysis led to a program improvement.

How to Apply

Ready to make a difference? Please submit your updated CV and a tailored cover letter through the Action Against Hunger official careers portal:

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Note: Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and persons with disabilities.