Assistant MEAL Officer

Job Description

Title: Assistant MEAL Officer

Company Name: Nature Conservation Management (NACOM)

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar

Salary: Tk. 45000 - 50000 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

• Bachelor/Honors

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Fisheries, Nutrition, or related fields from a recognized institution.

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

Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in:

• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) or M&E systems

• Data collection, management, and analysis in fisheries, livelihood, or nutrition projects

• Supporting baseline, midline, and endline surveys

• Field-level community engagement and participatory research

Core Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of MEAL systems, key indicators, and best practices

• Proficiency in digital data collection tools (KoboToolbox, ODK)

• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

• Ability to conduct field visits, interviews, FGDs, and KIIs in challenging environments

• Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills

• Ability to support training and capacity building for field staff and enumerators

• Effective teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability in field settings

Report To: Senior MEAL Officer

Location: Cox’s Bazar (Five Upazilas: Cox’s Bazar Sadar, Ukhiya, Teknaf, Maheshkhali, and Kutubdia)

Contract Type: 12–14 months

The Fisheries Livelihood Enhancement Project (FiLEP) is implemented by the Department of Fisheries (DoF) with technical and financial support from JICA, aiming to enhance the resilience and livelihood security of artisanal fishing communities in Cox’s Bazar. The Livelihood and Nutrition Component (FiLEP-LNC), implemented by Nature Conservation Management (NACOM), NewVision Solution Limited (NVSL), and Mukti Cox’s Bazar, targets 1,500 fisher households with a focus on: Livelihood diversification, Nutrition-sensitive interventions, Women’s empowerment, and Strengthened compliance with marine conservation measures

Within this framework, the Assistant MEAL Officer will support the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) functions of the FiLEP-LNC project. The position will ensure high-quality data collection, reporting, and analysis to track project outputs, outcomes, and impact. The role involves close collaboration with field staff and beneficiaries to maintain project integrity, support accountability mechanisms, and promote evidence-based decision-making. The position requires frequent field visits (approximately 40% of the time) to ensure accurate and ethical data collection.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Support monitoring of fisheries, livelihood, and nutrition interventions.

• Track key project indicators, including income, production, food security, and nutrition practices.

• Assist in baseline, midline, and endline surveys.

• Monitor implementation of MEAL systems, tools, and processes to ensure data quality and consistency.

• Conduct data quality assessments, audits, and validation checks.

Data Collection & Field Monitoring

• Collect data using digital tools such as KoboToolbox and ODK.

• Conduct field visits, FGDs, KIIs, and beneficiary interviews.

• Ensure ethical data collection and informed consent processes.

Data Management & Quality Assurance

• Enter, clean, and validate project data.

• Perform routine data quality checks.

• Maintain organized and accurate beneficiary databases.

Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)

• Support project feedback and complaint response mechanisms.

• Record, track, and follow up on beneficiary feedback and complaints.

• Ensure confidentiality and timely resolution of complaints.

Reporting & Learning

• Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and donor reports.

• Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.

• Prepare basic tables, charts, and summaries for project reporting.

Coordination & Capacity Support

• Coordinate with field staff for timely data submission.

• Support training of enumerators and field staff on MEAL tools and methods.

• Participate in review and learning meetings with project teams.

• Assist the Senior MEAL Officer, Project Coordinator, and other team members as required.

• Maintain strong liaison with local stakeholders, including government departments and community representatives.

Other Duties

• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Senior MEAL Officer or Project Coordinator in line with project objectives.

Salary Range: BDT 45,000 – 50,000 (Negotiable based on experience)