Job Vacancy: MEAL Officer – Oxfam Novib Nigeria

About Oxfam:
Oxfam is a global movement committed to ending poverty and injustice. We work across 77+ countries to empower communities, promote equality, and address issues such as climate change, land rights, and discrimination against women. Our work is guided by core values including empowerment, accountability, inclusiveness, courage, solidarity, and equality.

Position Overview

Oxfam Novib Nigeria is seeking a MEAL Officer to join the EU-SOSAN Project in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of renewal based on performance and budget. The MEAL Officer will play a vital role in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning activities, ensuring data quality and supporting evidence-based decision-making to benefit smallholder farmers, especially women and youth.

• Location: Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State
• Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months
• Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Salary: Grade Level D1 – Annual Gross Salary ₦8,016,695
• Start Date: July 1, 2026
• Application Deadline: June 19, 2026
• Reporting to: Consortium Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen the MELSA system aligned with Oxfam standards
• Implement monitoring frameworks and tools for quality data collection and reporting
• Manage MELSA methodologies, indicator tracking, and reporting in project MIS
• Review and improve data quality, reports, surveys, and evaluations
• Support programme planning and learning meetings
• Provide technical advice and conduct outcome harvesting
• Build capacity of Oxfam staff and partners on MELSA and data management
• Manage partner relations and ensure compliance with Oxfam policies
• Establish and monitor complaints and response mechanisms (CRM)
• Attend relevant meetings and represent Oxfam

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning, especially in donor-funded projects
• Demonstrated skills in data management, statistical software (SPSS, STATA, Excel), and mobile data collection tools (ODK, Kobo Toolbox)
• Ability to analyze complex data and communicate findings effectively
• Experience working with partners and capacity-building
• Knowledge of Nigeria’s socio-political context and development challenges
• Commitment to Oxfam’s values and gender equality

Competencies

• Strong influencing and communication skills
• Self-awareness and humility to work collaboratively
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to change
• Passion for team empowerment and accountability

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply online via Oxfam’s application portal:
https://jobs.oxfamnovib.nl/job/Kebbi-%28NGA_KEB%29-MEAL-Officer/1401950133/

Apply before June 19, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.