Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Manager - Consortium

Company Overview

Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organisation committed to ending world hunger. For almost 40 years, across nearly 50 countries, we have been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe.

We carry out innovative, lifesaving programmes in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Disaster risk reduction, Mental Health and Care Practices, Food security and Livelihoods and Social Protection.

Action Against Hunger began operations in Nigeria in 2010 in response to the high rate of chronic malnutrition in Northern Nigeria, focusing on integrated programming.

In 2011, we expanded our work to begin implementing nutrition development projects in Jigawa and in Yobe. Following the crises in Northeast Nigeria, we further expanded our operations to address the Nutrition, Health, Food security and livelihoods, WASH, and shelter needs of conflict-affected communities.

Action Against Hunger Nigeria programme is supported by FCDO, ECHO, GAC, BHA, SDC, UNICEF, EU, AFD, SIDA, and GFFO.

Action Against Hunger is currently looking to fill the role of Consortium MEAL Manager who will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the implementation of the consortium's MEAL strategy across all strands, in particular the creation of MEAL tools, the deployment of the MEAL strategy in the field, coordination with consortium members and implementing partners, and capacity building for field teams. He/she will be responsible for facilitating the integration of the M&E tools defined by the URD group. He/she will ensure that the norms and standards of Action Against Hunger are respected in the implementation of the program and will support the team cohesion of the mission's MEAL department.

Position Details

Reporting to: RESILAC Project Coordinator

Proposed start date: February 2025

Work location: Maiduguri, Borno State

Key responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of the consortium's national MEAL strategy in coordination with the consortium members, the National Project Coordinator, and under the technical guidance of the RESILAC Regional Advisor for MEAL;
• Ensure the development of the program's MEAL framework (Monitoring and Evaluation Plan);
• To contribute to the development, improvement, and harmonization of MEAL tools to facilitate data collection, the monitoring of activities, the evaluation of results obtained, and the capitalization of the program's achievements and learning;
• Promote the smooth flow of MEAL information between the consortium partners according to a pre-established communication circuit, and hence the team cohesion of the consortium members;
• Plan and coordinate MEAL activities throughout the life of the programme and compile the information gathered using the appropriate tools;
• Organizing and facilitating information and training sessions in MEAL and CHS for the consortium's field teams;
• Oversee the parties' feedback and complaints mechanisms and produce quarterly consolidated national reports;
• Take an active part in the learning framework promoting the sharing of experience and practices between RESILAC project MEAL managers (workshops, cross-visits, discussion forums, etc.);
• Participate in the elaboration of Terms of References for evaluations (Territorial diagnosis, Baseline, Midline, and Endline) and coordinate  all activities  related to multi-scenario planning & analysis and mapping of zone/area of  intervention at the country level;
• Ensure timely and quality data collection, inclusive of needs assessments, household registration, baseline/end line surveys, PDMs, and any other data collection exercise needed by the programme showing understanding and leadership with different data collection methodologies;
• Ensure monthly updates of the reporting tools (tracking sheet, Dashboard…) of the RESILAC project;
• Lead the compiling of quantitative and qualitative indicators’ analysis and reporting, on the basis of the RESILAC project’s reporting schedule;
• Undertake regular site visits and monitor the design and execution of surveys and other assessments, case studies, and accountability mechanisms to ensure that proper sampling and methodology are used;
• Establish a process of mapping of territorial area of interventions (on a regular basis, calendar). Report and communicate all information related to context analysis and approaches put in place;
• Participate in the elaboration of methodologies and tools to facilitate national and operational  Steering  Committee sessions at the country level;
• Participate in/support technical capitalization activities, initiatives, research, and national or cross-border studies carried out as part of the program's capitalization;
• Support teams to pilot data collection tools and integrate the findings into the final tools by providing feedback/error reports to the Project Coordinator, RESILAC Nigeria staff, RESILAC Regional MEAL Adviser, and Maiduguri M&E team;
• Coordinate participatory processes at the country level (involving partners/stakeholders) for the identification of the  topics  for  research-action; research and learning activities at the country level to ensure consistency;
• Identify potential partners for research (universities and research institutes) in the country and initiate a good relationship and collaboration in the framework of research. Coordinate all activities related to consultation and census of studies (Internet, universities / Institutes) on the context;
• Identify and document the relevant case studies: video/photos on good practices, lessons learnt in the  area/ region of intervention to be  shared  with  Regional MEAL advisor  on monthly basis;
• Hold regular consultation meetings with Programme Managers (PMs) and Technical Advisers on the application and monitoring of technical quality indicators for projects;
• With the support of the National Project Coordinator, ensure the preparation and organization of the quarterly reviews meetings of RESILAC project with the field /operational teams and partners;
• Organize regular meetings with the field staff/technical team and partners on data collection and information sharing related to indicators of the logical framework.

Position Requirements:

• A university degree or equivalent in Economics, International Development, Agriculture, Statistics, Public Health, Project Management,  Demography, Monitoring and evaluation, or related fields;
• A Minimum of 3 years of Monitoring and Evaluation related work experience  and at least 1 year in managerial positions;
• Good knowledge of the management of the project cycle;
• Facilitation of training workshops and work (ex: Planning workshop, workshop on the development of tools, capacity-building workshop, etc.);
• Professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible, and culturally sensitive;
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills and capacity to influence peers;
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, and ability to work under pressure;
• Excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel, spreadsheets, Sphere standard, SPSS, SPHINX, or other statistical packages;
• Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited;
• Excellent ability to communicate in English (both spoken and written);
• Previous experience with Action Against Hunger;
• Excellent ability for organization and planning;
• Excellent ability to analyze and write synthesis;
• Experience in community development programming, preferably in food security, economic recovery, and cash transfer;
• Experience in leading research strategies and plans;
• Experience with mobile data collection processes and platforms;
• Experience in statistical analysis;
• Experience with participatory fieldwork methodologies;
• Good understanding of the Hausa and/or Kanuri language.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion.

The deadline for this position is Wednesday, 29th January 2025 by 05:30 pm (Nigerian Time).

Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).

Action Against Hunger is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Action Against Hunger provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to organizational standards and principles.

Other benefits include but not limited to 100% health care coverage, free and direct access to Cross Knowledge e-learning platform.

Women at Action Against Hunger are entitled to benefits such as maternity leave, compassionate leave for a hospitalized child and creche facilities for babies and toddlers.

All candidates MUST ensure they answer all the questions asked for this application. Failure to do so means candidates will not be considered for the process.