MEAL Coordinator at the International Rescue Committee (IRC)


Posted on: Fri 22-07-2022

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: MEAL Coordinator

Reference ID: req29246

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Employment Type: Full Time

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Sector: Monitoring & Evaluation

Open to Expatriates: Yes

Job Overview

  • This a strategic role in IRC Nigeria that works closely with the country program teams to improve program quality, providing technical leadership, coordination and strategic support to program design, planning, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning and partnership commitments in line with Strategy 100 impact goal and data ambition.

Job Requirements

Education:

A University Degree in a relevant subject area (Statistics, Monitoring & Data Management, Social Science, Public Health, Economic Development, or a related field) – a Technical Degree together with additional relevant work experience may substitute for education.

Work Experience:

  • Minimum four (4) years of international MEAL management experience within the development/ humanitarian sector, at least 2 of which are at management level preferably in Africa.
  • Nationals with the required skills and experience in country MEAL Management are encouraged to apply, international experience not needed rather a strong demonstrated capacity in MEAL Management in complex environment will be an added advantage.

Languages:  

  • English is a MUST.
  • Knowledge of languages spoken in northeast Nigeria (Hausa and Kanuri) is an advantage.

Computer/Other Tech Requirements:

  • Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent database, data management and data analysis skills, with strong experience using software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Access, SPSS, STATA.
  • Proven knowledge and experience of designing and delivering digitised and automated MEAL dataflows using CommCare and Power Bi, or similar software, and experience of GIS mapping is preferred.

Ability to Travel:

50% field travel to locations where IRC has presence in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online