Meal Officer ( Advisor)

Job vacancy at The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD)

Job Opportunity: MEAL Officer (Advisor) at CAFOD – Maiduguri, Borno

The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) is inviting applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the role of MEAL Programme Officer (Advisor). CAFOD is the official international development charity of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, working with communities worldwide to tackle poverty, promote human dignity, and advocate for global justice.

Location: Maiduguri, Borno State

Employment Type: Full-Time

Contract Duration: 12 Months (Fixed Term)

Salary: ₦22,976,938 per annum

Application Deadline: 29th April, 2026

About the Role

The MEAL Programme Officer will provide technical advisory support to a consortium delivering an ECHO-funded humanitarian project in Northeast Nigeria. This role is central to strengthening Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) systems across multiple partners, ensuring alignment with donor standards and organisational policies.

Working within a collaborative consortium structure, the advisor will support harmonisation of tools, improve data quality, and promote evidence-based decision-making. While the position does not hold direct decision-making authority, it plays a critical role in influencing programme quality through expert guidance and capacity strengthening.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance on MEAL systems, tools, and frameworks
Ensure compliance with ECHO requirements and CAFOD standards
Support development and harmonisation of MEAL frameworks across partners
Review monitoring tools, PDMs, and accountability mechanisms
Strengthen data collection, analysis, and reporting processes
Facilitate training sessions and build partner capacity
Support learning events, documentation, and knowledge sharing
Enhance accountability systems, including feedback channels
Contribute to donor reports and programme updates
Represent MEAL functions in coordination meetings when required

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong background in MEAL within NGO/INGO or humanitarian settings
Experience in emergency or conflict-affected contexts
Proficiency in digital data tools such as KoboCollect
Excellent communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills
Proven ability to train and mentor diverse teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Willingness to travel within project locations

Why Join CAFOD?

Joining CAFOD means becoming part of a global movement committed to social justice, humanitarian response, and sustainable development. You will work alongside passionate professionals and local partners to deliver impactful programmes that transform lives and communities.

This is an excellent opportunity for MEAL professionals looking to apply their expertise in a high-impact humanitarian setting, contribute to large-scale consortium programming, and grow their career in international development.

Apply through the link
https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/cafod/vms/e/careers/positions/dxNbioLRHnMzEJlXCb_H4B