Senior Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officer

About the role

Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian organization focused on reducing risk and increasing resilience. This Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer role owns the PMEL procedures for the Katsina State project, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and ensuring learning is integrated into program delivery.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement MEL frameworks, tools, and systems
• Coordinate baseline, midline, and endline surveys and impact evaluations
• Oversee data collection, validation, analysis and database management
• Prepare data visualizations and contribute to donor and program reports
• Capacitate staff and partners on MEL tools and processes
• Lead data-driven learning and support MEAL framework implementation

What they're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in development studies or related fields
• Minimum 5 years of MEL or relevant research experience in INGOs or development agencies
• Experience designing qualitative and quantitative data collection tools
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills
• Ability to travel frequently to project villages, including remote locations
• Proficiency with statistical software is strongly preferred

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing states location as Katsina State, Nigeria, but does not specify time zone requirements. Confirm during interview.
• The listing indicates eligibility in Nigeria; there is no explicit note about worker type (contractor vs employee). Confirm during interview.
• Pay currency is not stated; confirm salary currency/range during interview.
• The listing does not mention visa or work-authorization specifics beyond Nigeria eligibility. Confirm during interview.