Job at Nuru Nigeria in Adamawa

📢 JOB VACANCY: MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING (MEL) SENIOR OFFICER

Organization: Nuru Nigeria
Location: Yola, Adamawa State
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: One year, renewable subject to funding and performance
Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline: 19 October 2026

ABOUT NURU NIGERIA

Nuru Nigeria is a local nonprofit organisation working to build resilience among smallholder farmers and strengthen farmer-owned agribusinesses in conflict-vulnerable communities across Northeast Nigeria.

The organisation promotes community-led and sustainable livelihood programmes across the agricultural value chain, helping rural communities develop profitable livelihoods and lasting economic opportunities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Nuru Nigeria is seeking an experienced Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Senior Officer to lead monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning, and documentation activities across its projects.

The successful candidate will work closely with technical programme staff to ensure high-quality data collection, analysis, reporting, and learning. The role will also support programme quality, donor reporting, and evidence-based decision-making.

The MEL Senior Officer will report to the Managing Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead internal project evaluations, including annual surveys and final evaluations.
• Develop, manage, and maintain effective monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Provide training, mentoring, and technical support to project M&E staff.
• Ensure data quality and support reporting through donor information systems.
• Conduct routine data analysis and work with programme teams to address identified issues.
• Develop and manage the programme’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Plan.
• Establish systems for collecting and analysing programme inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impact.
• Document project implementation processes, successes, lessons learned, and best practices.
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities under the award.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to donors and relevant government entities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants should possess:

• A university degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Economics, or a related discipline.
• A master’s degree is an added advantage.
• At least seven years of relevant professional experience in the development, humanitarian, or private sector, preferably in Northeast Nigeria.
• Strong technical expertise in monitoring, evaluation, research, and programme performance measurement.
• Experience managing multisectoral and donor-funded programmes.
• Proven skills in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Experience developing monitoring plans, managing databases, handling information systems, and tracking programme performance.
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and build the capacity of others.
• Knowledge of humanitarian accountability principles and their practical application.
• Strong planning, organisational, analytical, interpersonal, presentation, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data management tools.
• Experience using at least one of the following: Tableau, SPSS, STATA, or KoboToolbox.
• A strong commitment to Nuru Nigeria’s mission, purpose, and values.

BENEFITS AND STAFF WELFARE

Nuru Nigeria offers a competitive salary based on qualifications, skills, and experience, alongside benefits that include:

• Annual, maternity, and paternity leave.
• Transport and communication allowances.
• 13th-month salary.
• Training, professional development, and intensive mentorship.
• Life insurance covering accidents, disability, and related benefits.
• Health insurance covering employees and their families.
• Pension benefits.
• A collaborative, professional, and flexible working environment.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV via email.

📧 Email: recruitment@nurunigeria.org

Email Subject: MEL Senior Officer

📅 Application Deadline: 19 October 2026

Important Information:

• Candidates who applied during the previous advertisement are encouraged to reapply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Nuru Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on ethnicity, colour, gender, religion, socioeconomic status, age, disability, or health status.
• The organisation reserves the right to verify applicants’ information and conduct background checks, including contacting previous employers.

Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to sustainable agricultural livelihoods and community resilience in Northeast Nigeria.