MEL support for Climate Change & Environmental Health at Palladium

Job Title: MEL support for Climate Change & Environmental Health at Palladium

Date Posted: 20th November, 2025.

Expiry Date: N/A

About the Job

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoHSW) Climate Change & Environmental Health (CCEH) unit plays a critical role in integrating climate change considerations into public health policy and programming. As Nigeria faces increasing climate-related health challenges, there is a growing need for robust monitoring and evaluation systems to track progress, inform decision-making, and ensure accountability.

To strengthen its evidence base and improve programme effectiveness, the FMoHSW Climate Change & Environmental Health unit seeks to engage a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Consultant to support the development and implementation of a comprehensive MEL framework for climate-health interventions in Nigeria.

Your Job Description

Scope of Work

The Consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

Conduct a needs assessment of the Climate and Health Department's M&E requirements.
Develop an M&E framework and plan, including indicators, data collection tools, and reporting templates.
Establish data management and analysis systems.
Provide training and capacity building for department staff on M&E concepts and practices.
Set a system for the implementation of the M&E plan and ensure data quality and reporting.

Deliverables

Consultancy Deliverables, Descriptions, and Level of Effort (LoE)

Inception Report: Outlines the methodology, work plan, stakeholders’ engagement, desk review of existing climate and health data systems.
M&E Framework and Plan: Comprehensive framework including results framework, theory of change, and climate-health indicators and performance indicator matrix aligned with national and global standards.
Data Management and Analysis Systems Established: Design of quantitative and qualitative tools; recommendations and support with digital platforms for data management and visualization; guidance and support for integration with DHIS2 or other national systems.
Training Report and Capacity Building Plan: Design and delivery of residential training for Climate Change and Environmental Health (CCEH) staff and M&E officers from relevant MDAs; includes manuals and SOPs.
Policy Briefs and Learning Products: Development of evidence-based briefs and knowledge products to support advocacy and programme improvement.
Baseline Evaluation Plan: Design of evaluation baseline evaluation plan for selected climate-health interventions.

The Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Advanced degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Statistics, or related field.
Minimum of 10 years of M&E experience in climate, environmental or health sectors.
Proven experience with indicator development, data systems, and evaluation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, writing and presentation skills.
Familiarity with Nigerian health systems and climate landscape.

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