Associate, MEAL

Job Description

Title: Associate, MEAL

Company Name: JAAGO Foundation Trust

Vacancy: 01

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Tk. 30000 - 40000 (Monthly)

Experience: --

Published: 2026-06-14

Application Deadline: 2026-07-04

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Position Summary:

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Associate will bring significant experience and fresh ideas to lead on MEAL system implementation, review and evaluations, budgeting, recruitment, as well as support to proposal writing and log frame development. An experienced and detail-oriented professional with expertise in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting for development projects. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex information effectively. The post holder will ensure that JFT and Partner projects are supported to ensure quality, effectiveness and appropriateness of their projects. It will be important for the post-holder to capture lessons learned and communicate this information in various capacities to improve on-going and future projects, S/he will guide JFT and Partner teams to maintain an effective monitoring system across all sectors, including the use of beneficiary feedback data, to assure the quality of interventions. Ultimately, s/he will ensure that the projects have evidence-based knowledge to inform the direction of the project from assessment and regular project monitoring documents. This analysis will need to be made available to all project staff and external stakeholders where appropriate.

Job Responsibilities:

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Assist in development and implement a robust monitoring and evaluation framework for the project.

• Design data collection tools and methodologies to assess project impact.

• Conduct regular field visits to monitor project activities and gather relevant data.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyze project data to derive actionable insights and recommendations.

• Prepare regular reports on project progress, outcomes, and challenges.

• Collaborate with M&E Sr. Manager and Project managers to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure data quality through regular checks and validation processes.

• Provide guidance to project officers and data collectors on best practices.

• Implement corrective measures to address data discrepancies or inconsistencies.

Internal Reporting:

• Responsible to ensure that the organization delivers on all internal M&E requirements in emergency and development programs in a timely manner and with high quality information, including reporting on SCI global indicators and quarterly reports, total direct and indirect reach data.

• Identifies and introduces new elements (systems, tools, processes) required under the MEAL system and project manages development by MEAL team members.

• Receive regular field monitoring and accountability reports from MEAL Coordinators and circulate to the country office teams, ensuring that action plans are included and followed up and that SMT reviews reports regularly.

Learning and Improvement:

• Ensure that data brought together and findings from across thematic and operational regions to form a coherent basis for analysis of impact which promotes learning and strategy.

• Utilize monitoring and evaluation findings for continuous project improvement.

• Identify opportunities for learning and adaptation based on project data.

• Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions within the project team.

Coordination with Stakeholders:

• Collaborate with M&E Sr. Manager and Project managers, officers, and external partners on data needs.

• Respond to data requests from donors, government bodies, and other stakeholders.

• Ensure that project reporting complies with organizational and donor standards.

Capacity Building:

• Provide training and capacity-building support to project staff on monitoring and reporting.

• Foster a culture of learning and accountability within the project team.

• Stay updated on best practices in monitoring and evaluation in the development sector.

Safeguarding:

• Uphold and promote the organization’s safeguarding policies to ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults engaged in our activities.

• Immediately report any concerns, suspicions, or incidents of safeguarding breaches in line with the organization’s reporting procedures.

• Maintain professional boundaries and conduct that fosters a safe and respectful environment for all beneficiaries, colleagues, and stakeholders.