Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer at Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Ltd

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer

Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Ltd (Sahel) is a leading management consulting firm focused on the agricultural and nutrition sectors in Africa. We partner with government agencies, private sector companies and leading international development organizations to conduct research, analyze policies, develop strategies, and implement programs that promote sustainable food security and improved nutrition. We have worked on a variety of projects across East and West Africa, including in Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania.

Job Title: Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officer

Job Type: Fixed Term

Closing date: Open till filled.

Location: Abuja (with frequent field travels).

Project Scope

The RISE (Resilient, Inclusive, Sustainable Economies) project, funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC), is a five-year initiative aimed at promoting climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth in Nigeria. The project will be implemented by MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) in partnership with Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Ltd. Together, the two organizations will work to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and small-scale entrepreneurs within the Rice, Maize, Groundnut and Soybean value chains, particularly women and youth in Bauchi, Kaduna and Kano states. The initiative aligns with Canada’s aim to address gender equality, human rights, and environmental sustainability throughout its implementation.

Overview

The MEL Officer will support the implementation of the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning activities for the RISE project. Working under the guidance of the Senior MEL Officer, the  MEL Officer will assist in data collection, entry, analysis, and reporting to ensure effective tracking of project performance and outcomes.

Role Responsibilities

·      Data Collection, Management, and Analysis

o  Support the administration of surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and other data collection activities.

o  Ensure accurate and timely data entry into project databases and monitoring tools.

o  Maintain organized and up-to-date records of MEL data and documents.

o  Support gender-disaggregated data collection and analysis to monitor outcomes for women and youth.

·      Monitoring Support

o  Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites to track activity implementation and beneficiary feedback.

o  Conduct spot checks and basic quality assurance for field-level data.

o  Compiling monitoring reports and flagging key observations or issues.

·      Learning and Adaptive Management

o  Support baseline, midline, and endline assessments by coordinating logistics and gathering data

o  Assist in analyzing trends and summarizing findings for internal learning.

o  Participate in learning sessions, program review meetings, and team reviews.

·      Reporting and Communication

o  Contribute to the development of progress reports, dashboards, and success stories.

o  Generate visualizations (charts, tables, infographics) from MEL data.

o  Ensure timely submission of assigned inputs for reports and donor updates.

·      Compliance and Quality Assurance

o  Provide logistical and administrative support for MEL-related training and workshops.

o  Liaise with field teams to provide guidance on the use of MEL tools and templates.

o  Work collaboratively with the program team to ensure data needs are met.