MEL Officer

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian nationals for the position below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan. Position:        MEL Officer Contract:       2-years renewable contract                                             Location: Ibadan Closing Date: 10 September 2026 DUTIES ·       Support the implementation of the I-Youth 2.0 MEL framework and monitoring plan in Nigeria. ·       Track Program activities, outputs, outcomes and indicators against approved workplans and targets. ·       Maintain and regularly update Nigeria's indicator tracking tools and performance records. ·       Conduct routine monitoring visits to project locations to verify implementation progress and reported results. ·       Identify performance gaps and promptly escalate them to the M/E Manager and relevant Program teams. ·       Coordinate the timely collection and collation of Program data from field teams, implementing partners and other relevant stakeholders. ·       Review and validate submitted data to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency and appropriate disaggregation. ·       Conduct routine data verification and quality checks and follow up on identified gaps or inconsistencies. ·       Ensure adequate supporting documentation and evidence are maintained for reported Program results. ·       Support field teams and partners in the correct application of approved data collection tools, indicator definitions and reporting procedures. ·       Maintain accurate and up-to-date Participant records and databases for I-Youth 2.0 activities in Nigeria. ·       Support the tracking of participants across training, enterprise development, employment and other Program pathways. ·       Support follow-up and tracer activities to monitor participant outcomes, including enterprise establishment and growth, employment, access to finance and market linkages. ·       Ensure Participant information is appropriately disaggregated in line with project and donor reporting requirements. ·       Support the implementation of baseline, midline, endline, tracer studies and other assessments coordinated by the M/E Manager. ·       Assist with field-level planning, data collection, supervision and quality assurance for surveys and assessments. ·       Support the training and supervision of enumerators and other data collectors where required. ·       Participate in field monitoring and verification exercises to assess implementation progress and validate reported results. ·       Maintain and regularly update Program databases, monitoring tools and other MEL records for Nigeria. ·       Support the use of approved digital data collection and management systems. ·       Analyze routine Program data and prepare summaries, tables and performance updates for Program review and decision-making. ·       Provide accurate and timely MEL inputs for monthly, quarterly, annual and donor reports. ·       Work with Program teams to ensure that reported achievements are supported by verifiable evidence and documentation. ·       Document implementation lessons, good practices, challenges and emerging results from Program activities in Nigeria. ·       Support Program review and reflection sessions by providing relevant performance data and evidence. ·       Provide routine MEL guidance and support to Program staff, field teams and implementing partners. ·       Perform other MEL-related duties as assigned by the M/E Manager QUALIFICATION Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Agricultural Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences or a related field. Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis and reporting. Previous experience in agriculture, youth employment, entrepreneurship, livelihoods or related development programs is highly desirable.   COMPETENCIES: The ideal candidate must have: ·       Experience with digital data collection tools, databases and data management systems. ·       Experience supporting surveys, assessments, evaluations or tracer studies. ·       Good understanding of monitoring, evaluation and results-based management. ·       Strong data collection, management and analytical skills. ·       Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality and integrity. ·       Good report-writing and documentation skills. ·       Proficiency in relevant data collection, analysis and visualization tools. ·       Strong organizational and coordination skills. ·       Ability to work effectively with program teams, field staff and implementing partners. ·       Good interpersonal and communication skills. ·       Commitment to safeguarding, gender equality and social inclusion. ·       Willingness to travel regularly to project implementation locations across Nigeria. REMUNERATION We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.     METHOD OF APPLICATION Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website: https://apply.workable.com/iita/#jobs no later than Two Weeks from the date of this publication. IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women. While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.