Senior Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officer Katsina 

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disasters, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action - helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

Mercy Corps Nigeria implements a variety of programs with the goal of building productive, secure and just communities. Our work covers the following sectors: economic development, livelihoods / food security, adolescent girls & boys’ empowerment, financial resilience, conflict management, and humanitarian response. Common themes include community engagement, inclusive development, gender, and working in partnership with local government, the private sector, and civil society actors. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Senior Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officer

Requisition Number: SENIO007139

Location: Katsina 

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Field: Project Management | Climate Resilience | Agriculture | Infrastructure | Natural Resource Management Department Summary

The Senior MEL Officer will be part of Mercy Corps Nigeria's Resilience and Climate Adaptation portfolio and will support the implementation of the Protecting Food Security Against Flood & Drought Cycles project in Katsina State. The project aims to improve food security and community resilience through integrated flood and drought mitigation measures, climate-resilient infrastructure, sustainable land management, and capacity strengthening of farmers and pastoralists. Key interventions include watershed restoration, construction of solar-powered water systems, development of community food and fodder storage facilities, and promotion of climate-smart agriculture and rangeland management practices.

The Position

Monitoring progress and evaluating results are key management functions in any performance-based management plan. Mercy Corps needs a Senior MEL Officer to support and strengthen project monitoring, evaluation, and Learning (PMEL) procedures. He/She will conduct local field visits to project locations to verify proper use of monitoring tools, review all data fed in from the field, and report recommendations to the MEL Manager & Technical Project Manager; he/she will also manage M&E tools to track implementation performance in line with the logical framework. Promote knowledge sharing through the organization's operational processes to ensure seamless exchange of information across systems, as well as actively seeking innovative MEL good practices for local operations; Oversee the data entry and analysis of data and ensure that data is verified for accuracy and inconsistencies are addressed. Contribute to project reporting by consolidating data regarding progress toward project indicators. Design baseline and end-line surveys, including developing TORs, identifying consultants, training data collection teams, coordinating data entry and analysis, and writing reports. Provide technical assistance and capacity building to staff and partners in the implementation of M&E activities. Lead and conduct analysis of quantitative data as well as qualitative data on all project inputs, outputs, and outcomes. Advise on best M&E solutions to be adopted by the project staff to digitize data collection, analysis, and reporting. Prepare data visualizations for reports and presentations that reflect planned versus achieved key activities. Working under the supervision of the Technical Project Manager, the Senior MEL Officer will support the design, implementation, and strengthening of monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems. The role involves data management, field monitoring, reporting, and capacity building to ensure high-quality program delivery and accountability.

Essential Responsibilities

Develop and implement M&E frameworks, tools, and systems Support baseline, midline, and endline surveys and impact evaluations Ensure gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) integration

Lead the implementation of the project's Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) framework. Conduct routine field monitoring visits and beneficiary verification. Track progress against project indicators and milestones. Support donor monitoring visits and technical assessments.

Oversee data collection, validation, and analysis Manage databases and dashboards Support use of digital data collection platforms

Train staff and partners on MEL tools and systems Provide on-site mentoring and technical support

Review data collection tools and reporting templates Support data-driven reporting Document success stories, lessons learned, innovations, and best practices.

Identify implementation risks and recommend mitigation measures. Ensure compliance with donor regulations, Mercy Corps policies, safeguarding requirements, and security procedures. Promote environmental and social safeguards throughout implementation. Report incidents, challenges, and emerging risks in a timely manner.

May supervise Project Officers, Community Facilitators, Field Assistants, Technical Assistants, Enumerators, and Casual labor teams during implementation activities. Also provides technical oversight to contractors during field implementation.

Reports Directly To: Technical Project Manager Works Directly With: Program Team, Partners, Operations & Procurement Team, Finance Team, Security Team, Government Counterparts, Contractors, Community institutions. Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders  Mercy Corps team members are expected to support accountability to program participants, community partners, government institutions, and donors by promoting participation, transparency, inclusion, and feedback mechanisms throughout project implementation.

Minimum Qualifications & Transferable Skills

Bachelor’s degree in development studies/social works/communication/Sociology/Finance, Economics or relevant Disciplines. At least 5 years of M&E or relevant research experience for INGOs and development agencies. Proven ability to design both qualitative and quantitative data collection tools and provide relevant analysis. Statistical skills and experience working with statistical software are strongly preferred. Willingness and ability to travel frequently to project villages, often in remote locations. Sound analytical capacity, documentation, and communication skills to communicate with internal and external audiences. Strong planning, coordination, reporting, and organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and mobile data collection platforms. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Hausa and other local languages spoken in Katsina State is highly desirable. Professional certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is an advantage.

Risk Level: 

Level 3: Frequent contact with participants, direct contact with children, access to sensitive data, and/or high level of accountability. Level 2: Some contact with participants; unplanned non-direct contact with children. Level 1: Likely to have no contact with participants or sensitive data.

The successful Senior MEL Officer will possess strong MEL skills, sound technical knowledge, and excellent data management capabilities. They will be highly organized, solutions-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, leadership, effective communication, technical problem-solving, and the ability to build trust with communities, contractors, government counterparts, and project teams while consistently delivering high-quality results.

The position is based in Katsina State, with extensive travel to rural and remote project communities. Field assignments may require travel to areas with limited infrastructure and seasonal accessibility. The incumbent must comply with all Mercy Corps security and safety protocols.

16th October, 2026. Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: 

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Mercy Corps promotes a culture of continuous learning. Team members are encouraged to dedicate approximately 5% of their working time to professional development, knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Mercy Corps is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is respected, different perspectives are valued, and all team members have equal opportunities to contribute and succeed.

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required t