{"id":37931,"date":"2026-05-19T13:59:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/?p=37931"},"modified":"2026-05-19T14:01:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T13:01:34","slug":"meal-assistant-youth-in-work-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/meal-assistant-youth-in-work-project\/","title":{"rendered":"MEAL Assistant &#8211; Youth in Work Project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>JD Unique ID:<\/strong> 93867<br><strong>Job title:<\/strong> Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability &amp; Learning (MEAL) Assistant &#8211; Youth in Work Project<br><strong>Company:<\/strong> Self Help Africa<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Sokoto State<br><strong>Contract type:<\/strong> Fixed term contract, full-time (local recruitment)<br><span style=\"font-size: medium\"><\/span><strong>Period: <\/strong>1 years (subject to donor contract)<br><strong>Remuneration:<\/strong> \u20a65.6m to \u20a67m annual gross<br><span style=\"font-size: medium\"><\/span><strong>Reports to: <\/strong> Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Self Help Africa<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in 1984, Self Help Africa is an international development organisation that works through agriculture and agri-enterprise development to address hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impacts of climate change. We believe that equitable economic development is key to lifting communities out of long-term poverty, empowering them to take control of their futures and improving their quality of life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In early 2023 we launched a new five-year organisation strategy, which defines shared mission as the alleviation of hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impact of climate change through community-led, market-based and enterprise- focused approaches, so that people can have access to nutritious food, clean water, decent employment and incomes, while sustaining natural resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our wider organisation also includes social enterprise subsidiaries Partner Africa, which provides ethical auditing and consultancy services, and CUMO, Malawi\u2019s largest micro-finance provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our three core values are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Impact: We are accountable, ambitious and committed to systemic change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Innovation: We are agile, creative and enterprising in an ever-changing World.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community: We are inclusive, honest and have integrity in our relationships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Project Description<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SHA is partnering with the World Food Programme to implement the <strong>Strengthening Food Systems to Promote Increased Value Chain Employment Opportunities for the Youth in Nigeria-Northwest (Sokoto).<\/strong> The project aims to strengthen food systems that promote increased value chain employment opportunities for the youth; sustaining and improving on-farm and off-farm job opportunities for 25,000 young women and young men engaged in the different nodes of sorghum, millet, soya bean, groundnut, and horticulture value chains. The project will focus on capacity building interventions for existing enterprises, using this as an avenue to create employment opportunities for youth and women in Sokoto State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Job Purpose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SHA is looking for a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Assistant who will support the implementation of MEL activities in Kano state with support from the MEAL Coordinator. The Assistant will ensure effective monitoring of project outcomes, promote data-driven decision-making, and strengthen accountability to stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monitoring and Evaluation System Implementation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support data collection, analysis, and reporting in the Kano state.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support the adaptation and implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&amp;E) tools in collaboration with the MEAL Coordinator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct regular field visits to monitor project activities, process monitoring and verify data accuracy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist in developing and refining project indicators and log frames.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Data Management and Reporting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintain up-to-date and accurate project databases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyse data to generate weekly and monthly reports for internal and external stakeholders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide timely feedback to the project team to inform implementation adjustments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report output indicators monthly on SUDACOM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Train enumerators and field staff on M&amp;E tools and protocols.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinate with local stakeholders, including community groups and government agencies, to ensure alignment with project goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support the establishment and management of feedback and complaints mechanisms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learning and Adaptation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Facilitate periodic reflection sessions to evaluate project progress and challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Document and share lessons learned and best practices to improve project delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribute to strategy reviews and the design of future projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transparency, Compliance and safeguarding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employ the highest standards of openness, transparency and accountability to ensure good financial management in line with SHA\u2019s zero-tolerance approach to fraud, bribery and corruption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate commitment to safeguarding, protection, gender mainstreaming and inclusion of vulnerable population including people with disabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide support to establish feedback, complaints and response mechanism across communities of implementation to ensure programmatic and operational decisions are informed by local perspectives and priorities, and contribute to the protection of program participants at the LGA level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Accountability<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In line with Self Help Africa\u2019s commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), the job holder will:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>actively promote meaningful community participation and consultation at all stages of the project cycle (planning, implementation, M&amp;E).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>work with\u00a0relevant\u00a0colleagues\u00a0to\u00a0ensure that the Community Feedback and Response Mechanism (CFRM) is functional\u00a0and accessible, that feedback and complaints are welcomed and addressed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>work with\u00a0relevant\u00a0colleagues\u00a0to\u00a0ensure that\u00a0information about\u00a0CFRM, safeguarding and expected staff behaviour\u00a0is disseminated\u00a0among programme participants and communities.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Relationships:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Internal: Internal: <\/strong>Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning, Programme, Finance &amp; Admin, Procurement, Human Resource, Communications and Security teams<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>External: <\/strong>WFP, MCF M&amp;E teams and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Knowledge, Experience and Other Requirements<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>University degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.<ul><li>1 \u2013 2 years\u2019 work of experience in an M&amp;E\/MEAL or research role, preferably in an INGO.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Familiarity with the local context and communities in Kano State.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Experience and Skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Experience working in rural areas and engaging with diverse stakeholders.<ul><li>Familiarity with MEAL frameworks is a plus.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ICT operation, and proficiency in MS Office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proficiency in M&amp;E tools and software (e.g., Kobo Collect, DHIS2, CommCare).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong skills in data analysis and reporting using tools like SPSS, R, or STATA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience in participatory evaluation techniques.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent coordination skills (and ability to coordinate several tasks at once and managing priorities)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Effective communication, problem solving and decision-making skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commitment to safeguarding, including child protection, PSEA, and GBV prevention and response<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networking, facilitation and mobilisation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organisational development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reporting and documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Desirables:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gender and intercultural sensitivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positive outlook and team spirit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adaptable and responsive disposition relative to the demands of the Project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women are strongly advised to apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Language Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Excellent written and oral proficiency in English and Hausa language is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill and send the attached <a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/SHA-UP-Application-Form-2024.docx\">Self Help Africa application form<\/a> and also send your cover letter and CV in a single document (of not more than <strong>6 pages<\/strong>) to this <a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/careers-apply\/?jbcd=500QD00000sH9se%20-%20Monitoring,%20Evaluation,%20Accountability%20and%20Learning%20(MEAL)%\">link<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Job description is <a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/JD-MEAL-Assistant-YiW-Sokoto-1-1.docx\">available for download here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Deadline for this role is <strong>Tuesday 26th MAY 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Important information: <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Self Help Africa<\/em>&nbsp;is an international development charity and is committed to the safeguarding of all those who we come into contact with or through our work. We are committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour relating to our work&nbsp;including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and we are committed to promoting the welfare of children and the people we aim to assist with whom Self Help Africa engages. Self Help Africa expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviours outlined in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/Self-Help-Africa-Code-of-Conduct-2023_Final_English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Code of Conduct<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/Self-Help-Africa-Child-and-Adult-Safeguarding-Policy-2023_Final_English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy<\/a>. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Recruitment to all roles in Self Help Africa will include, and be subject to, a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checking. Self Help Africa is committed to the principles of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse or sexual harassment during employment. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms her\/his understanding of these recruitment procedures. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Self Help Africa is subject to a range of vetting checks, including<strong>&nbsp;criminal background checking.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research shows that women and those from marginalised ethnic groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. If you\u2019re excited about this role but your experience doesn\u2019t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Self Help Africa is an equal opportunities employer. 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