Monitoring, Evaluation, And Learning (Mel) Officer at WOCHAD Initiative

MONITORING, EVALUATION, AND LEARNING (MEL) OFFICER

The Opportunity: Driving Evidence-Based Impact

In the dynamic environment of community development, rigorous monitoring and data-driven insights are critical enablers of successful humanitarian programming. The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer role is essential for transforming raw project activity into verifiable, impactful outcomes, ensuring accountability to both beneficiaries and partners. This position provides the strategic lens through which WOCHAD can continuously refine its approach, prove the effectiveness of its interventions, and maximize the sustainable improvement of livelihoods in marginalized communities.

Job Summary

WOCHAD seeks a proficient and strategic MEL Officer to spearhead the design and implementation of a robust framework for all project data collection, analysis, and utilization. The successful candidate will be responsible for validating program performance, tracking key indicators against targets, and championing organizational learning to foster adaptive management and evidence-based decision-making across all our development portfolio.

What Skills Are Needed: Core Competencies

Competency	Description
Integrity & Detail	High commitment to ethical data handling, accuracy, and meticulous attention to detail in reporting.
Technical Expertise	In-depth knowledge of results-based management and proficient use of modern M&E data platforms (DHIS2, KoboToolbox, etc.).
Collaboration	Proven capacity to work constructively with government agencies, community leaders, and diverse technical teams.
Communication	Excellent skills in technical writing, compelling data visualization, and presenting complex findings clearly.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

The MEL Officer will provide technical leadership in monitoring and evaluation, ensuring the quality and integrity of data used to measure project progress.

1. Strategic M&E System Management

• Lead the comprehensive design, rollout, and day-to-day management of the project’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system and overall framework.
• Develop, refine, and maintain robust M&E plans, indicator performance tracking tables, data collection instruments, and standardized reporting templates.

2. Data Quality and Performance Tracking

• Oversee and implement processes for the accurate, consistent, and timely collection and verification of project data across all health and nutrition activities.
• Conduct routine Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) and frequent field-level monitoring visits to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Track and report progress against defined output, outcome, and impact indicators in strict compliance with donor agreements and national reporting benchmarks.

3. Analysis, Reporting, and Learning

• Conduct thorough analysis, interpretation, and visualization of program data, generating high-quality periodic M&E reports, performance dashboards, and learning briefs.
• Provide technical support for major assessments, including baseline, midline, endline surveys, and external evaluations.
• Work proactively with program and technical teams to institutionalize learning loops, ensuring M&E findings inform adaptive adjustments to implementation strategies.

4. Partnership and Capacity Building

• Strengthen the competencies of project staff, community volunteers, and local partners in data management, collection, and analysis through targeted training and continuous mentorship.
• Ensure that project indicators and data collection methods are seamlessly aligned with relevant government reporting systems, such as SPHDA, SMOH, and national nutrition/MNCH protocols.
• Support accountability mechanisms, including the rollout of beneficiary feedback systems and community scorecards.

Professional Qualifications and Experience

Education

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in Public Health, Statistics, Social Sciences, Monitoring & Evaluation, Nutrition, or a closely related discipline. A Master’s Degree is highly desirable.

Experience

• A minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in a dedicated M&E role, specifically within donor-funded health, nutrition, or Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) programmes.
• Proven expertise in designing and managing data collection using modern digital platforms (e.g., DHIS2, ODK, KoboToolbox, CommCare).
• Demonstrated analytical capacity, including interpreting complex datasets and producing clear, actionable data visualizations and reports.

Knowledge and Skills

• Deep practical knowledge of logical frameworks (LogFrames), results-based management (RBM), and indicator performance tracking.
• Familiarity with national and global nutrition indicators, including IYCF (Infant and Young Child Feeding) and CMAM (Community Management of Acute Malnutrition), is a significant advantage.
• Exceptional ability to engage collaboratively and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including government counterparts and local community actors.

Benefits of Applying

WOCHAD values its staff and offers a rewarding work environment:

• Contract Type: Initial contract offering professional stability and opportunity for extension based on performance and funding.
• Professional Development: Continuous opportunities for capacity building and specialized training in advanced M&E methodologies.
• Impactful Work: Direct involvement in projects that tangibly improve the health and livelihoods of marginalized families and youth in Benue and Ebonyi States.
• Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and the demanding technical nature of the role within the NGO sector.

About the Organization (WOCHAD)

WOCHAD is a dynamic, community-focused non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the resilience of poor, marginalized, and disadvantaged populations across Benue and Ebonyi States. Since our formal registration in 2007, we have specialized in a multi-sectoral approach to community livelihood improvement, encompassing vital areas such as WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), sustainable agriculture, maternal and child health, and economic empowerment initiatives. We actively champion human rights, gender equality, and youth skilling, operating with a deep commitment to addressing systemic disadvantages faced by orphans, widows, the elderly, and displaced persons.

Application Process

Detail	Information
Location	Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Employment Type	Contract
Application Deadline	16th December, 2025

Method of Application

Qualified applicants should prepare a concise application package containing the following:

1. Cover Letter: Clearly stating suitability for the role and mentioning the position title.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV): Maximum of three (3) pages, including contact details for at least three (3) professional references.

Please send the complete package to: [email protected]

Subject Line Requirement: You must use the exact subject line: Application for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer – Ebonyi State

Tips for Applicants

1. Quantify Your Experience: In your CV, use specific data points (e.g., “Managed data from 15 field staff across 4 LGAs”) to demonstrate the scope of your previous M&E work.
2. Demonstrate Software Proficiency: Explicitly list the data collection platforms (KoboToolbox, DHIS2, etc.) you have hands-on experience with to meet the technical requirement.
3. Tailor Your Letter: Ensure your cover letter clearly explains how your experience in health, nutrition, or MNCH M&E directly relates to WOCHAD’s mission in Benue/Ebonyi.