Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer, SCALE-NSR

  • Jan 21, 2026
  • Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
  • Programmes
  • act-69796

ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises work with people living in poverty and exclusion; promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions and Governments with the aim of achieving structural changes in order to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world. ActionAid Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands with its headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. ActionAid International works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the MEL Officer, SCALE-NSR position. 

Below is the job description for the role:

Position:                    Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer, SCALE-NSR  

Responsible to:         Programme Specialist, Governance

Location:                    Abuja 

Line Management:    None

Grade:                         6

 

Job Purpose:

The post holder will provide technical support and guidance in meeting the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) requirements of the SCALE-NSR project at all levels. The MEL Officer will also provide support to implementing partners on all M&E components of the project.

S/he will develop strategy and expertise on the results framework, key milestones, and monitoring and evaluation plan for the project. The MEL Officer with support from the Programme Coordinator, SCALE-NSR and the ActionAid Nigeria’s Impact Assessment and Shared Learning Manager, will ensure that the project teamwork is following the project’s M&E frameworks and systems.

The SCALE-NSR project is a 3-year project that is aimed at strengthening the coordination and use of the National Social Register (NSR) to support evidence-based planning and poverty reduction in Nigeria, in alignment with EU-supported initiatives. It will enhance public trust and participation in NSR processes, promoting improved collaboration among stakeholders and agencies for the development of inclusive state and National Social Protection policies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop the implementation of a specific M&E Strategy and framework for the SCALE-NSR project.
  • Conduct periodic testing review and where necessary, update of the project indicators.
  • Support and contribute to the development of innovative knowledge management systems and communication across the SCALE-NSR project and other related projects.
  • Ensure the project team complies with established M&E frameworks and systems.
  • Design data collection tools such as surveys, questionnaires and interview guides, tailored to the specific needs of the program activities ensuring data collected is relevant and measures accurate program results.
  • Actively promote and support shared learning at organisational and inter-organisational levels.
  • Contribute to the development of innovative knowledge management and shared learning initiatives within the work streams of ActionAid Nigeria.
  • Prepare monthly internal reports, including analysis of data, and contribute towards regular donor reports.
  • Actively participate in the development and review of all routinely generated field level reports, with emphasis on analysing and describing programme results.
  • Support the Programme Coordinator to produce project reports in collaboration with other members of the team.
  • Update project data on AAN Management Information System.
  • Support quarterly Programme and M&E review of the SCALE-NSR project and other projects within the Governance unit of ActionAid Nigeria when required.
  • Support Impact Assessment and Shared Learning unit to deliver on organisational Accountability Framework.
  • Other tasks as assigned by line manager.

Key Relationships:

Internal Relationships:         The Entire AAN Staff

External Relationships:       Partners, Community, CSOs, Government and other stakeholders.

 

Persons Specifications:

Qualifications

  • First degree in arts/humanities/social sciences or other related field.

Experience

  • At least three (3) years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation in related projects/programmes in the development sector.
  • Experience in project management.
  • Excellent working knowledge of Data information systems as Excel, Word & Outlook (MS Office in general).
  • Excellent quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation skills and familiarity with the range of approaches and methods currently being deployed in the development sector.
  • Experience in the use of various M and E tools and statistical software programmes such as KoboKollect, POWERBI, SPSS, STATA, NVIVO etc.
  • Extensive knowledge of reporting procedures, best practices, guidelines, and tools for monitoring, evaluation and learning, including impact evaluation.
  • Experience in community-based work and use of various participatory M&E tools.
  • Experience in working in an International Development organisation is desirable. 

Skill/ Abilities

  • Strong communication and writing skills.
  • Ability to provide practical solutions within set deadlines.
  • Excellent skills to motivate and inspire a functional team
  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
  • Multi-tasking skills.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Excellent planning and prioritization skills.
  • Highly numerate.
  • Experience in facilitating training/meetings.
  • Excellent Skills in Programme Information Management

Personal Qualities

  • Team player, a person of integrity.
  • Creative and takes initiative.
  • Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
  • Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
  • Effectively promote the AAN’s mission values, and objectives
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