Malteser International (MI) is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

MI has been working in Nigeria since 2017, implementing humanitarian and development interventions across Borno, Adamawa, Katsina, and Benue States. MI supports vulnerable internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities through interventions in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), food and nutrition security, and livelihoods.WASH activities focus on improving access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene through the distribution of non-food items (NFIs), solarization of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand pumps, construction of latrines, and hygiene promotion. MI also implements nutrition and food security interventions to address the needs of vulnerable populations, improve their well-being, and strengthen community resilience. Across all its areas of intervention, MI adopts a participatory, gender-sensitive, and inclusive approach, promoting community engagement, dignity, and equitable access to essential services for vulnerable populations.

For its work in Benue State  Nigeria, Malteser International is looking for a motivated MEAL Assistant  – National Position.

The MEAL Assistant will support the MEAL unit in managing day-to-day M&E tasks arising in the Benue Office and providing technical MEAL support to field teams to ensure effective implementation of the project.

Your responsibilities:

  • Support the MEAL unit in implementing monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning systems, ensuring community participation.

  • Coordinate with project teams, partners and stakeholders to strengthen monitoring and information management.

  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative field data collection, including surveys, FGDs and key informant interviews.

  • Compile, enter, analyse and maintain accurate monitoring data, databases and feedback records.

  • Support routine project monitoring, data verification, quality checks and the development of MEAL tools.

  • Prepare monitoring reports, field visit reports and provide timely data for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.

  • Support accountability and feedback mechanisms, learning activities, evaluations and ensure compliance with MI policies, humanitarian standards and the Code of Conduct.

Your profile:

  • Minimum of OND qualification in a relevant field.
  • Applicants must be residents of Benue State.
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience in monitoring, evaluation, data collection or humanitarian/development work.
  • Basic knowledge of data collection methods, including surveys, FGDs and key informant interviews.
  • Ability to collect, enter, compile and analyse quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Good communication, interpersonal and report-writing skills.
  • Basic computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Ability to engage respectfully with community members and beneficiaries.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Must be reliable, organised, detail-oriented and able to maintain confidentiality.
  • Willingness to travel to project locations and conduct field activities as required.

What we offer:

  • Start Date:November 2026 
  • Duty Station: Benue  State 
  • Duration of contract: November 2026 - September 2027 
  • Salary according to Malteser international salary grade
  • Annual Leave, Compensation Leave, Academic Leave, Wedding Leave, Compassionate Leave if applicable.
  • Other benefits: Group Life Insurance premium, Health insurance Package (Single/family Plan), 13th Month pay. 

Working for Malteser International

Malteser is an equalopportunityemployer and welcomesapplicationsfrom all people, regardless ofgender, confessionororigin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please have a look here.

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