M & E Officer at New Foundation for Displaced Persons (NFDP) - NAIJA STICK

M & E Officer at New Foundation for Displaced Persons (NFDP)

New Foundation for Displaced Persons (NFDP) is a non- governmental organization established under the Nigeria law dedicated to providing crucial support to individuals displaced by insurgency and crises to survival, recover and rebuild their lives.

Role Purpose:

A Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer is responsible for tracking project performance and ensuring that activities are implemented according to established plans. 

• The position holder is responsible for developing and managing M&E frameworks, tools, and data collection systems to measure progress and outcomes. 
• The role involves analysing quantitative and qualitative data to generate evidence-based insights for decision making. 
• The M&E Officer also prepares regular reports that highlight achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improvement. 
• He/She works closely with project teams and partners to strengthen data quality, accountability, and learning. 
• Overall, the position ensures that programmes remain effective, efficient, and aligned with organizational goals and donor requirements.

Key Areas Of Accountability:

Develop and maintain tools for data collection, analysis, and visualization.

• Lead baseline, midline, and endline assessments in collaboration with technical teams.
• Ensure timely and accurate data collection from field teams and partners.
• Conduct regular data quality checks and validation exercises.
• Monitor project indicators and track progress against targets.
• Conduct frequent visits to the implementation areas and any other locations added under the projects, and provide feedback based on observations.
• Prepare and update the project quarterly, biannual, and annual databases. Review partners’ databases and compare them with the means of verification.
• Calculate and update total reach indicators and ensure they are accurately reflected in the PRIME system.
• Conduct periodic MEAL meetings with partners and follow up based on the project results frameworks.
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure project data is regularly updated and accurate

Capacity Building:

Assess MEAL capacity needs of project staff and partners.

Develop and deliver tailored training sessions on MEAL tools and methodologies.

• Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to field MEAL staff.
• Build capacity in data analysis and interpretation for program teams.
• Promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate peer learning and knowledge exchange among MEAL staff. Research, Evidence and Learning:
• Support the development of learning agendas.
• Coordinate operational research and case studies to generate evidence on effective interventions.
• Document lessons learned and best practices for internal and external sharing.
• Collaborate with technical advisors to ensure evidence-based programming.
• Promote the use of data and evidence in decision-making processes.
• Support the development of knowledge products (briefs, reports, presentations).
• Ensure ethical standards in research involving children and vulnerable populations.

Accountability & Participation:

Integrate community feedback and response mechanisms (FRMs) into the implementation of the project.

• Ensure that feedback is documented, analyzed, and responded to in a timely and respectful manner.
• Promote awareness of accountability mechanisms among beneficiaries and stakeholders.
• Ensure that accountability data informs project decision-making.
• Conduct regular field visits to assess the effectiveness of accountability systems.
• Train staff and partners on accountability principles and practices.
• Ensure confidentiality and ethical handling of sensitive feedback.
• Integrate accountability findings into project reviews and planning

Safeguarding:

Ensure MEAL tools and processes are child-safe and inclusive.

• Monitor safeguarding risks in data collection and community engagement.
• Ensure that feedback mechanisms are accessible and safe for children.
• Integrate safeguarding indicators into MEAL frameworks.
• Collaborate with safeguarding focal points to address concerns.
• Ensure informed consent and assent processes are followed.
• Report and document safeguarding incidents in line with organizational protocols.

Reporting:

• Support reporting to donors by providing data to the programme manager on a timely basis.
• Support other reporting processes as required.

General:

Represent the MEAL function in coordination meetings and donor visits.

• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Statistics, M&E or any relevant qualification, a Master’s degree will be an added advantage

Experience & Skills

At least 3 years of progressive experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning in development and humanitarian contexts

• Previous first phase emergency response experience
• Commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
• Previous experience of managing a team and managing projects
• Demonstrated strong monitoring and evaluation skills, including planning/participating in evaluations
• Ability to work both in an advisory and a hands on implementation capacity
• Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff
• Experience of representation and ability to represent NFDP in external forums
• Experience of 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
• The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.

Code Of Conduct & Safeguarding

• NFDP maintains zero tolerance for fraud, corruption, sexūal exploitation and abuse. 
• The Finance Officer will be required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Fraud, PSEA, and Whistleblowing policies.

Location: Borno Maiduguri 

Deadline: 

• apply not later than Friday, 9th October, 2026 at 12:00 PM.

How to Apply 

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.