Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer at Nigerian Women’s Trust Fund (WF)

Nigerian Women’s Trust Fund (WF)Abuja, Nigeria Data and Artificial Intelligence

Contract

The Nigerian Women’s Trust Fund (WF) was created in 2011 to increase the representation of women in Nigerian governance at all levels and address the growing concerns about the gender imbalance in elective and appointive positions. Nigeria currently falls short of the National Gender Policy benchmark of 35% minimum gender representation and other global and regional benchmarks to which the country is signatory. For instance, with the return to democratic governance in 1999, the number of women being elected in Nigeria steadily increased but since 2007 it has remained stagnant between 7-9% representation in the National Assembly, less than the average rate of female parliamentarians globally and in Sub-Saharan Africa which is 19% and 20% respectively. The goal of the Fund is to institutionalize access to resources for women in politics in Nigeria. Its objectives are to: - Transparently provide aspiring women with financial and other forms of resources towards their political campaigns irrespective of political inclinations - Identify and build a database of aspiring women politicians and those in appointive positions to enhance their leadership capacity. - Fundraise, invest and manage resources for women’s political participation - Provide national and international networking opportunities for women politicians in elective and appointive positions to build strategic alliances and raise resources - Engage in research and advocacy to further expand women’s political space

Reports to: Programme Lead

Contract Duration: 1 Year

Role Purpose

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer will support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of monitoring and evaluation systems across the organisation’s programmes. The role will ensure that high-quality, timely, and gender-responsive data is collected, analysed, and used to inform decision-making, programme adaptation, and donor reporting.

Working closely with the Programme Lead, CEO, and partners, the MEL Officer will play a critical role in strengthening evidence-based programming, with a particular emphasis on data analysis, learning, and accountability within gender and governance programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring & Evaluation System Strengthening

Develop, implement, and continuously improve project-level and organisational M&E frameworks, plans, and tools
Design and refine results frameworks, logframes, and performance indicators aligned with donor requirements
Ensure integration of gender-sensitive and inclusion indicators across all programmes

Data Collection, Management & Quality Assurance

Design and deploy data collection tools (surveys, KIIs, FGDs, digital tools such as Kobo/ODK)
Establish and maintain robust data management systems (MIS) ensuring data quality, integrity, and accessibility
Conduct regular data verification, cleaning, and validation processes

Data Analysis & Learning

Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to generate actionable insights for programme improvement
Develop dashboards, summary tables, and visualisations to communicate key findings clearly
Conduct trend analysis, comparative analysis (e.g., gender-disaggregated data), and outcome-level assessments
Support interpretation of data to inform programme strategy, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement

Performance Tracking & Reporting

Monitor project activities against outputs, outcomes, and indicators
Track progress towards achieving results and flag implementation gaps
Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, ensuring accuracy and analytical depth
Provide data and analysis for donor reporting, evaluations, and knowledge products

Programme Learning & Adaptive Management

Identify bottlenecks, risks, and inefficiencies in programme implementation
Recommend evidence-based strategies to improve effectiveness and impact
Facilitate periodic learning sessions and after-action reviews with programme teams
Document lessons learned and best practices

Stakeholder Support & Capacity Strengthening

Support programme staff and partners in the use of M&E tools and systems
Provide guidance on data collection, reporting, and evidence use
Strengthen partner capacity in data analysis and results-based management

Data Governance & Compliance

Ensure secure storage and ethical handling of data
Maintain compliance with donor M&E and reporting requirements
Support audits, evaluations, and external assessments

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor’s and/or Postgraduate Degree in Statistics, Economics, Political Science, Gender & Development, or a related field
Formal training in Monitoring & Evaluation, Data Analysis, or Research Methods is an advantage

Experience

Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience in M&E/MEL within development programmes (NGOs, UN, EU, Government, or donor-funded projects)
Proven experience working on donor-funded governance, gender, or inclusion programmes
Demonstrated experience in designing M&E systems and managing data across project cycles

Core Competencies

Technical Competencies

Strong expertise in data analysis (quantitative and qualitative)
Proficiency in tools such as:
- Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, dashboards)
- Data collection platforms (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK)
Ability to translate complex data into clear insights, visuals, and narratives
Experience developing indicators, logframes, and results frameworks

Analytical & Strategic Skills

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
Ability to identify trends, gaps, and programme implications from data
Experience in evidence-based decision-making and adaptive programming

Programme & Contextual Understanding

Good understanding of gender equality, political participation, and governance programming in Nigeria
Familiarity with donor frameworks (e.g., EU, UN, DFID/FCDO) is an advantage

Interpersonal & Organisational Skills