MEAL Manager

Reports to:

Technical Team Lead.

Location:

Abuja, Nigeria

Employment Type:

Full-time, Onsite

About the Foundation for Sustainable Smallholder Solutions (FSSS)

The
Foundation for Sustainable Smallholder Solutions (FSSS)

is an impact-driven non-profit organization dedicated to improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers across Africa. Through innovative, data-led, and sustainable interventions, FSSS enables farmers to access markets, financing, inputs, and capacity-building opportunities that drive productivity and food security.

The organization partners with governments, development agencies, and private stakeholders to create scalable systems that foster economic inclusion, agricultural resilience, and community empowerment.

At its core, FSSS believes that
impact should be measurable and sustainable,

and the M&E Officer plays a vital role in ensuring every intervention is tracked, analysed, and optimized for greater efficiency and long-term value.

Role Overview

The
Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

will oversee all program monitoring, data collection, analysis, and reporting efforts. They will design frameworks that ensure accountability, learning, and transparency while supporting project teams to integrate M&E best practices into program implementation.

This role requires analytical depth, technical competence, and the ability to translate numbers into stories that drive decisions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Monitoring and Framework Design

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Develop and operationalize project-specific and organization-wide M&E frameworks.

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Design and maintain logical frameworks, results chains, and performance indicators.

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Lead baseline, midline, and endline surveys to measure program impact.

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Create digital M&E tools for field data collection and real-time analysis.

2. Data Management and Analysis

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Build and manage databases that track key performance metrics across programs.

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Conduct data cleaning, validation, and triangulation to ensure data integrity.

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Analyze quantitative and qualitative data for evidence-based decision-making.

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Develop dashboards, field tracker and visual analytics (Power BI, Tableau, or Excel).

3. Evaluation and Reporting

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Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual M&E reports summarizing project performance.

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Support proposal development by contributing data-driven insights and indicators.

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Document case studies, success stories, and impact narratives for communication and learning.

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Coordinate external evaluations and ensure timely completion of assessments.

4. Learning and Capacity Building

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Organize regular reflection sessions with project teams to assess progress and share lessons.

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Train field and program officers on M&E concepts, tools, and data management systems.

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Foster a learning culture that promotes evidence-based adaptation and innovation.

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Champion value chain study and policy implementation

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Must have not less than four (4) International Journal publications annually.

5. Compliance and Quality Assurance

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Ensure all M&E activities align with donor and FSSS standards.

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Maintain confidentiality and ethical handling of data.

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Contribute to the development of monitoring policies and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

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Masters degree in
Development Studies, Statistics, Economics, Agriculture, or Social Sciences

(master's preferred).

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Minimum
7 years' experience

in M&E roles within NGOs or development projects.

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Advanced skills in data analysis and visualization (Excel, Power BI, SPSS, or Stata).

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Experience using digital data collection tools (KoboToolbox, ODK, DHIS2, or CommCare).

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Proven ability to develop logical frameworks and manage large datasets.

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Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills.

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Familiarity with donor-funded project reporting (USAID, IFAD, GF, Mastercard Foundation, AGRA or FAO) preferred.

Core Competencies

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Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

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Excellent attention to detail and organizational discipline.

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Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

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Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

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Deep passion for sustainability, data, and rural development.

Why Work with FSSS

At FSSS, you will join a dynamic, impact-focused team working to transform Africa's smallholder ecosystem. You'll have the opportunity to shape scalable agricultural interventions, leverage data for impact, and directly contribute to improving lives across rural communities with a competitive salary

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should
send their CV and cover letter to

with the subject line
"Monitoring & Evaluation Manager – Abuja" on or before 31st of October 2025. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.