M & E Officer at New Foundation for Displaced Persons (NFDP): Drive Impact in Humanitarian Aid

Are you a dedicated and experienced Monitoring and Evaluation professional passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable populations? New Foundation for Displaced Persons (NFDP), a non-governmental organization committed to supporting individuals displaced by insurgency and crises in Nigeria, is seeking a highly motivated M&E Officer. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to programs that help communities survive, recover, and rebuild their lives.

The Pivotal Role of an M&E Officer at NFDP

At NFDP, the M&E Officer is critical to ensuring our projects deliver on their promise. You will be instrumental in tracking project performance, verifying that activities align with established plans, and continually improving our impact. Your expertise will be vital in developing and managing comprehensive M&E frameworks, tools, and data collection systems to accurately measure progress and outcomes. By analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data, you will generate evidence-based insights that directly inform decision-making, ensuring our programs remain effective, efficient, and fully aligned with organizational goals and donor requirements. You'll be at the forefront of accountability, working closely with project teams and partners to strengthen data quality and foster a culture of continuous learning.

Key Areas of Accountability – What You’ll Do

Data Management and Monitoring

Develop and maintain robust tools for data collection, analysis, and visualization, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
Lead crucial assessments, including baseline, midline, and endline evaluations, in close collaboration with technical teams to establish benchmarks and measure progress.
Ensure timely and accurate data collection from field teams and partners, maintaining high standards of data integrity.
Conduct regular data quality checks and validation exercises to guarantee the reliability of all collected information.
Monitor project indicators and meticulously track progress against established targets, highlighting areas of success and those requiring attention.
Conduct frequent field visits to implementation areas, providing valuable feedback based on direct observations.
Prepare and update project databases (quarterly, biannually, annually) and review partners’ databases against means of verification.
Calculate and update total reach indicators, ensuring accurate reflection in the PRIME system.
Facilitate periodic MEAL meetings with partners, following up on project results frameworks to drive progress.
Work closely with Project Managers to ensure all project data is consistently updated and accurate.

Capacity Building for Sustainable Impact

Assess MEAL capacity needs of project staff and partners, identifying areas for growth.
Design and deliver tailored training sessions on MEAL tools and methodologies, empowering teams.
Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to field MEAL staff, fostering professional development.
Build capacity in data analysis and interpretation for program teams, enhancing their ability to use evidence.
Promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement across all projects.
Facilitate peer learning and knowledge exchange among MEAL staff, building a strong community of practice.

Research, Evidence, and Learning

Support the development of learning agendas, guiding our inquiry into effective interventions.
Coordinate operational research and case studies to generate robust evidence on successful approaches.
Document lessons learned and best practices for both internal sharing and external dissemination.
Collaborate with technical advisors to ensure all programming is genuinely evidence-based.
Promote the use of data and evidence in all decision-making processes.
Support the development of knowledge products, including briefs, reports, and presentations.
Ensure ethical standards are rigorously upheld in all research involving children and vulnerable populations.

Accountability & Participation – Ensuring Community Voice

Integrate community feedback and response mechanisms (FRMs) into project implementation, giving beneficiaries a voice.
Ensure feedback is meticulously documented, analyzed, and responded to in a timely and respectful manner.
Promote awareness of accountability mechanisms among beneficiaries and stakeholders.
Ensure accountability data informs project decision-making, leading to adaptive programming.
Conduct regular field visits to assess the effectiveness of accountability systems.
Train staff and partners on fundamental accountability principles and practices.
Ensure confidentiality and ethical handling of all sensitive feedback.
Integrate accountability findings into project reviews and planning cycles.

Safeguarding – Protecting the Vulnerable

Ensure MEAL tools and processes are child-safe and inclusive, prioritizing the protection of children.
Monitor safeguarding risks during data collection and community engagement activities.
Ensure feedback mechanisms are accessible and safe for children and other vulnerable groups.
Integrate safeguarding indicators into MEAL frameworks, ensuring measurable commitment to protection.
Collaborate with safeguarding focal points to promptly address any concerns.
Ensure informed consent and assent processes are diligently followed.
Report and document safeguarding incidents in line with organizational protocols.

Reporting and General Responsibilities

Support reporting to donors by providing timely and accurate data to the Programme Manager.
Support other internal and external reporting processes as required.
Represent the MEAL function in coordination meetings and donor visits, advocating for data-driven decisions.
Ensure compliance with organizational and donor MEAL standards.
Maintain organized and secure MEAL documentation and databases.
Support cross-cutting themes such as gender, disability, and inclusion in MEAL.
Liaise with government and education sector stakeholders on MEAL matters.
Stay updated on MEAL innovations and best practices, continuously enhancing your expertise.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, demonstrating flexibility and commitment.

Who We're Looking For – Qualifications & Skills

We are seeking a candidate with a strong blend of academic background, practical experience, and a deep commitment to humanitarian principles.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Statistics, M&E, or any relevant qualification is essential.
A Master’s degree will be an added advantage, demonstrating advanced expertise.

Experience and Skills:

At least 3 years of progressive experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) within development and humanitarian contexts.
Previous first-phase emergency response experience is highly desirable.
Demonstrated commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability.
Previous experience of managing a team and managing projects is preferred.
Proven strong monitoring and evaluation skills, including planning and participating in evaluations.
Ability to work effectively in both an advisory and a hands-on implementation capacity.
Proven capacity to supervise, train, and coach staff.
Experience of representation and the ability to effectively represent NFDP in external forums.
Experience in preparing successful funding proposals for donors.
Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports.
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with experience in advocacy.
A high level of written and spoken English is essential.
The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.

Our Commitment: Code of Conduct & Safeguarding

NFDP maintains a zero-tolerance policy for fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation, and abuse. As the M&E Officer, you will be required to adhere strictly to our Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Fraud, PSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), and Whistleblowing policies. Your commitment to these principles is paramount to safeguarding the communities we serve and upholding the integrity of our mission.

Join NFDP: Make a Difference

If you are a results-oriented MEAL professional dedicated to humanitarian principles and ready to contribute your expertise to a vital cause, we encourage you to apply. Join NFDP and play a critical role in supporting displaced persons to rebuild their lives and fostering resilience in communities affected by crisis.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following to: hr@newfdp.org using the job title as the subject of the mail.

A current CV.
A cover letter in a one pdf document, explaining their suitability for the position.
ONLY applicants whose competencies meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.
Application Deadline: apply not later than Friday, 9th October, 2026 at 12:00 PM.