Monitoring and Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer

Summary: The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer plays a critical role in ensuring the effectiveness, accountability, and continuous improvement of project implementation. This position is responsible for tracking project performance against established indicators, managing data systems, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting in compliance with donor requirements. The officer will support the design, testing, and implementation of data collection tools, promote the use of ICT4D solutions, and lead on-site monitoring and evaluation activities. By generating actionable insights through data analysis and visual reporting, the MEAL Officer enables evidence-based decision-making, strengthens feedback mechanisms, and contributes to adaptive programming. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with 0–2 years of experience seeking to build a career in program quality and impact measurement. Responsibilities: Track project performance against predefined indicators and report on progress. Design, manage, and maintain databases to ensure accurate and traceable records of beneficiaries and assistance provided. Conduct regular on-site monitoring visits and post-distribution surveys. Review, clean, and analyze project data from beneficiary registration, monitoring visits, evaluations, and other sources. Ensure timely implementation of mid-term evaluations and real-time evaluations in line with donor guidelines. Coordinate and oversee the timely execution of final evaluations. Develop, review, and test M&E tools, including electronic data collection instruments. Promote and support the use of ICT4D tools (e.g., iPads, Android devices) for beneficiary registration, vendor tracking, activity monitoring, and survey data collection. Establish and manage a system for tracking beneficiary and non-beneficiary feedback, complaints, and response mechanisms. Prepare and submit timely reports on post-distribution monitoring, feedback and complaints management, and evaluation findings. Support the development and testing of electronic data entry tools and conduct data analysis using statistical software. Train enumerators and field staff on data collection tools and digital data collection devices. Supervise field data collection activities to ensure quality and compliance. Generate visual reports, charts, maps, and analytical summaries to highlight trends and programmatic insights. Map assistance coverage, identify delivery gaps, and produce visual outputs to inform program decisions. Support the MEAL Manager in the production, storage, and dissemination of information products via internal platforms. Contribute to maintaining high data quality and integrity through regular database updates and data validation.