Assistant MEAL Officer, Humanitarian Crisis Response Programme

Job Description

Title: Assistant MEAL Officer, Humanitarian Crisis Response Programme

Company Name: Islamic Relief Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 51659 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Bachelor of Science (BSc)
• Bachelor of Social Science (BSS)

• Bachelor’s degree in social science, Development Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, Statistics, Anthropology, Social Work, Disaster Management, Economics, or any other relevant social science field.

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

Experience: Minimum 3 Years of working experience in

✓Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability in the FDMN context.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Practical knowledge in Project Implementation and Project Management
• Working experience with Humanitarian Response/FDMN/Development Sector, preferably in reputed NGO/INGOs, international organizations & UN Agencies.
• Social/Community Mobilization and Facilitation,
• Reporting & Documentation, Monitoring & Evaluation.
• Excellent in Financial Management, Decision Making, Conflict Resolution
• Self-development, Leadership, & Basic Photography.
• Ability to understand Strategic Management & Staff Management.
• Problem Solving & Planning, analytical & organizational Skills.
• Ability to work under pressure & manage workload effectively.
• Supportive, effective & good team player
• Excellent Coordination/Advocacy/Networking/Communication Skills.
• Advanced level of skills in report writing, proposal development & evaluation reports.
• IT Skill: Working knowledge of Microsoft Word / Excel / Kobo tool/Power BI/Basic Internet, etc
• Language Skill: Working knowledge of Reading/Writing/Speaking/Listening in English, and Chittagong Dialect is preferable.

Design planning & ensure effective monitoring of the project- 35%

• Collect and compile data from field teams using approved formats and ensure timely reporting.

• Monitor project indicators and targets using sex, age, and disability disaggregated data.

• Coordinate with sector leads (WASH, Shelter, Protection) and the MEAL team to ensure alignment with donor and organizational monitoring standards.

• Document field observations and share feedback with the project team to improve implementation quality.

• Track compliance with donor requirements and ensure timely submission of monitoring updates.

• Support the integration of community feedback into monitoring processes to strengthen accountability.

• Assist in applying the program quality framework across Shelter and WASH components through documentation and field-level coordination.

• Help design and adapt monitoring tools specific to Shelter and WASH activities.

• Maintain records and checklists to ensure donor compliance and reporting requirements are met.

• Assist in tracking project indicators and updating monitoring dashboards or tools.

• Report implementation challenges, especially those related to Shelter and WASH, and support the Project Lead in resolving them.

• Coordinate with field staff to ensure timely data collection and reporting aligned with project timelines.

Ensure effective reporting and Documentation - 30%

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, interim, and final narrative reports as per project and donor requirements.

• Support the development of progress reports of the programme and ensure timely submission

• Meet all reporting deadlines as outlined in the project plan.

• Regularly update the on-track system to reflect project progress.

• Ensure organizational visibility at all stages of the project through proper documentation and reporting.

• Organize, approve, and preserve all project-related documents and ensure timely submission to the HCRP department.

• Share relevant information with the management team to support project development and decision-making.

• Prepare any other need-based report required of the central MEAL team and donor.

Accountability & learning- 10%

• Ensure the complaint log & register at the project level.

• Practice & promote SPHERE & Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) throughout the project.

• Ensure the complaint & feedback Mechanism (CFM), Child Protection, Safeguarding & Gender Sensitivity issues about project activities.

• Organize learning & workshops within the project & program.

• Prepare success stories/case stories

• Maintain a regular learning log and share the learning with the project staff

Capacity building initiatives for project participants, key stakeholders & project staff - 5%

• Provided one-to-one coaching to staff for understanding project goals & objectives.

• Orient key stakeholders on Complaint & Feedback Mechanism (CFM), Child Protection, Safeguarding & Gender Sensitivity issues in relation to project activities.

• Organize training & workshops in different sectors for internal & external stakeholders.

• Organize any other need-based capacity building sessions for project staff and project participants

Research & evaluation - 10%

• Conduct needs assessment, research, PDM, after action review, study baseline, mid-term, and end-line evaluation.

• Conduct a Survey, FGD, and KII for assessment purposes.

• Work with the IRB MEAL team to conduct different studies.

• Provide technical support to KOBO tools development & orientation for Data collection for assessment purposes

Others - 10%

• Contribute to other project activities & other tasks as required by program management.

• Willing & able to travel frequently for extended periods & to remote areas of the project.

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, exploitation, fraud, bribery & money laundering to achieve the program`s goals of safeguarding implementation & as well as Act as a key source support, guidance & expertise on the safeguarding of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment & exploitation, fraud, bribery & money laundering for establishing a safe working environment.

• Participate in seasonal (Ramadan, Winterization, Akika & Qurbani) & emergency response programs if required.

• Being a member of IR as a child-friendly organization, it is the core responsibility & obligation of each staff member to understand & obey IR Child Protection & PSEA Policy and respond accordingly as & when required.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager.

• Mobile bill,

• Tour allowance,

• Health Insurance,

• Provident fund,

• Weekly 2 holidays

• Gratuity

• Festival Bonus: 1

• 10% High cost Allowance

• Other benefits will be provided as per organizational HR policy