Regional MEAL Advisor

• Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V Jobportal

• CO Nigeria

• Published: 2025-02-24

• published till: 2025-03-10

About CBM CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all. To keep pace with growth and ensure the effective implementation of MEAL activities within the humanitarian consortium with CBM, operating in Cameroon, Niger, and Nigeria, we are looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Regional MEAL Advisor. The work hours for this position is 40 hours/week and the position is based in Abuja, Nigeria. This position is filled locally, with contractual conditions of the respective country. An expatriation is not intended.

These are your responsibilities

• Play a crucial role in ensuring the effective implementation of MEAL activities within the humanitarian consortium with CBM operating in Cameroon, Niger, and Nigeria, serving as the primary focal point for all MEAL-related coordination among the three country offices, local partners, IHA focal persons, and the consortium partner.
• Support the development and implementation of a comprehensive MEAL framework that aligns with the consortiums objectives and the specific needs of the humanitarian activities of the project in the region.
• Ensure that MEAL activities are effectively integrated into project planning and implementation processes and in line with German donor and consortium lead requirements.
• Oversee the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans for the project activities in the three countries in collaboration with the consortia coordinator, humanitarian coordinators and the MEAL focal person at IHA.
• Ensure the collection, analysis, and reporting of data to assess project performance and impact.
• Support the global MEAL Advisor of the lead INGO of the consortium as well as external consultants in evaluations.
• Oversee the establishment and maintenance of a disability-inclusive feedback and reporting mechanisms to ensure target persons/ project participants voices are heard and integrated into program design and implementation.
• Promote transparency and accountability within the consortium and to external stakeholders.
• Document lessons learned and best practices from MEAL activities and share them with all relevant stakeholders of the project.
• Support the adaptation of programs based on evaluation findings and feedback from beneficiaries.
• Participate proactively in project review, planning processes and budgeting, ensuring program quality and value for money.
• Act as liaison for MEAL activities between the country offices in Cameroon, Niger, and Nigeria, IHA, and the consortium partner.
• Provide technical support and training to country office and local partner staff on project-specific MEAL methodologies, tools and best practices.
• Facilitate regular meetings and communication to ensure alignment and sharing of best practices across the consortium.
• Foster a culture of learning and accountability within the teams to enhance the quality of MEAL activities.

These are your qualifications

• A Masters degree in social sciences or management related field.
• 4+ years relevant experience in an M&E and or/ project management role in the humanitarian sector or in other relevant sectors an advantage.
• Strong expertise in monitoring and evaluation of complex projects, including M&E systems set-up implementation, data collection with different tools and databases, documentation and dissemination of learnings, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, research design, project management cycle.
• Experience with accessible, disability-inclusive monitoring methods is an asset .
• Experience in reporting on complex projects to international donors.
• Work experience and willingness to work in insecure environments.
• Knowledge and experience in Disability Inclusion would be a plus.
• Knowledge of MS SharePoint solutions.
• Proactive, problem-solving, thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environment, manage multiple priorities, and work independently within an international team.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, knowledge of written and spoken French would be an advantage.
• Identification with Christian values and the mandate of CBM.

What we offer

• A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the worlds leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development
• A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for
• An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit

How to apply Please apply exclusively online via our applicant portal . A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your application. We look forward to receiving your application! We would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and especially from people with disabilities.

• Suitability is decisive, gender is irrelevant!