MEAL Assistant at Malteser International – Benue State

Malteser International is recruiting a full-time MEAL Assistant in Benue State to support monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning systems and strengthen community participation in programme activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the MEAL unit in implementing monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning systems.
• Coordinate with project teams, partners and stakeholders to strengthen monitoring and information management.
• Collect quantitative and qualitative field data through surveys, focus group discussions and key informant interviews.
• Compile, enter, analyse and maintain monitoring data, databases and feedback records.
• Support routine project monitoring, data verification, quality checks and the development of MEAL tools.
• Prepare monitoring and field-visit reports and provide timely data for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
• Support accountability and feedback mechanisms, learning activities and evaluations, in line with MI policies, humanitarian standards and its Code of Conduct.

Requirements and qualifications

• Minimum of an OND in a relevant field.
• Applicants must be residents of Benue State.
• At least two years’ relevant experience in monitoring, evaluation, data collection or humanitarian/development work.
• Basic knowledge of surveys, focus group discussions and key informant interviews.
• Ability to collect, enter, compile and analyse quantitative and qualitative data.
• Good communication, interpersonal and report-writing skills.
• Basic computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to engage respectfully with community members, maintain confidentiality and work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel to project locations and conduct field activities as required.

Contract and benefits

Start date: November 2026. Contract period: November 2026 to September 2027. Salary follows Malteser International’s salary grade. Benefits include applicable leave, group life insurance, health insurance (single or family plan) and 13th-month pay.

Safeguarding and recruitment checks

Malteser International is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to safeguarding people in its programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. Reference and background checks are conducted for all staff, with criminal-record checks for specific roles. Successful candidates must sign and comply with the organisation’s Code of Conduct.