Job Description

Title: Database Officer

Company Name: Center for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS)

Vacancy: 1

Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Minimum Salary: Tk. 61292 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 3 years

Published: 15 Mar 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor/Honors
∎ Bachelor’s degree in statistics, Development studies, economics, Social Science, or related field
∎ Bachelor’s degree in statistics, Development studies, economics, Social Science, or related field

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Experience Requirements
∎ At least three years of experience in the relevant field and relevant position.
∎ Working experience in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya context with donors like WFP, FAO and UNHCR will be an added advantage.
∎ Specific training in project cycle management, monitoring systems, knowledge management, and use of relevant software.
∎ Proven knowledge and experience in Monitoring and Evaluation methods and Monitoring and Evaluation data and information management
∎ Additional Job Requirements
∎ Having non-discriminatory and gender-sensitive perceptions along with safeguarding and child protection compliances.
∎ To protect children in connection.
∎ Respectful to safeguarding policy.
∎ Efficient computer literacy (especially MS Office applications)
∎ Professional level in MS Office package, KOBO, ODK, or other related softwares
∎ Strong ability to work with the team
∎ Strong ability in problem-solving and decision-making.
∎ Skill in documentation, facilitation & reporting.
∎ Excellent communications skills in both English and Bangla
∎ Ability to work under pressure and under a multi-sectoral / multi-disciplined team approach
∎ Willingness and ability to drive a motorcycle in the field as and when required and should have a valid driving license
∎ Experience Requirements
∎ At least three years of experience in the relevant field and relevant position.
∎ Working experience in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya context with donors like WFP, FAO and UNHCR will be an added advantage.
∎ Specific training in project cycle management, monitoring systems, knowledge management, and use of relevant software.
∎ Proven knowledge and experience in Monitoring and Evaluation methods and Monitoring and Evaluation data and information management
∎ Additional Job Requirements
∎ Having non-discriminatory and gender-sensitive perceptions along with safeguarding and child protection compliances.
∎ To protect children in connection.
∎ Respectful to safeguarding policy.
∎ Efficient computer literacy (especially MS Office applications)
∎ Professional level in MS Office package, KOBO, ODK, or other related softwares
∎ Strong ability to work with the team
∎ Strong ability in problem-solving and decision-making.
∎ Skill in documentation, facilitation & reporting.
∎ Excellent communications skills in both English and Bangla
∎ Ability to work under pressure and under a multi-sectoral / multi-disciplined team approach
∎ Willingness and ability to drive a motorcycle in the field as and when required and should have a valid driving license

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Implement proper backup, data validation, and security procedures to ensure data integrity and availability.
∎ Liaison and coordination with RRRC, CIC, site management, sectors, and implementation committee.
∎ Ensure quality & timely reporting.
∎ Close coordination and Liaison with donors for preparing different reports with necessary supporting and timely submission
∎ Work closely with MEAL officer of Helvetas
∎ Assist in developing overall monitoring plans for the project.
∎ Select/develop process, tools (including mobile base monitoring tools), and techniques for capturing information on project impacts, outcomes, outputs, process, and lessons learned.
∎ Design and manage gender-disaggregated beneficiary monitoring and database.
∎ Provide data and support to project team for develop quarterly, annual, and other event reports including case studies, best practices, and process documentation that capture the outcome of the project based on analysis.
∎ Regularly review Monitoring and Evaluation plans, tools, and other documents such as results matrices, reporting templates, etc., as may be necessary for coordination with relevant team or partners.
∎ Timely update and share data on the 5W matrix to the cluster management system.
∎ Ensure the smooth implementation of the project activities according to M&E plans.
∎ Lead documentation and report development from CNRS for Helvetas and WFP
∎ Conduct monitoring activities of all the project activities implementation and post-implementation monitoring to meet standards on a regular basis.
∎ Share learning and provide constructive comments to colleagues in order to ensure project quality.
∎ Contribute learning for project staff for adoption of new data monitoring tools and quality of data collected, including through training, mentorship, coaching, and sharing of information.
∎ Provide need-based orientation/training to relevant project personnel on M&E process, data gathering, and entering data into database•
∎ Keep track of a project’s progress and ensure its completion before the deadline.
∎ Provide feedback to project management for program revisions and amendments based on monitoring or evaluation findings.
∎ Lead in field level monitoring, studies, research, survery etc. activities.
∎ Any other activities as assigned
∎ Key deliverables
∎ The Database Officer will be responsible for an accurate & complete beneficiary database, storing & preserving for donor reporting and any further purposes. He/she will develop and deliver reports & documents including quantitative & qualitative reports, case stories, etc.,
∎ Joining Date: April 2025 (Initially for 9 months)
∎ Organizational Brief: CNRS is a well-established national NGO in Bangladesh, recognized for its strong commitment to environmental sustainability and community development. Founded in 1994, CNRS has consistently engaged in pro-environmental initiatives, earning recognition from local, national, and international stakeholders, including government bodies and funding agencies. Its innovative approaches and impactful learning outcomes have positioned CNRS as a key player in environmental conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods. In collaboration with Helvetas, CNRS is set to implement the Agricultural Infrastructure component of WFP’s Resilience Program in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar. This initiative aims to strengthen community resilience by improving agricultural infrastructure, enhancing food security, and supporting sustainable livelihood opportunities for both Rohingya refugees and host communities in the region.
∎ Job Description / Responsibility
∎ Implement proper backup, data validation, and security procedures to ensure data integrity and availability.
∎ Liaison and coordination with RRRC, CIC, site management, sectors, and implementation committee.
∎ Ensure quality & timely reporting.
∎ Close coordination and Liaison with donors for preparing different reports with necessary supporting and timely submission
∎ Work closely with MEAL officer of Helvetas
∎ Assist in developing overall monitoring plans for the project.
∎ Select/develop process, tools (including mobile base monitoring tools), and techniques for capturing information on project impacts, outcomes, outputs, process, and lessons learned.
∎ Design and manage gender-disaggregated beneficiary monitoring and database.
∎ Provide data and support to project team for develop quarterly, annual, and other event reports including case studies, best practices, and process documentation that capture the outcome of the project based on analysis.
∎ Regularly review Monitoring and Evaluation plans, tools, and other documents such as results matrices, reporting templates, etc., as may be necessary for coordination with relevant team or partners.
∎ Timely update and share data on the 5W matrix to the cluster management system.
∎ Ensure the smooth implementation of the project activities according to M&E plans.
∎ Lead documentation and report development from CNRS for Helvetas and WFP
∎ Conduct monitoring activities of all the project activities implementation and post-implementation monitoring to meet standards on a regular basis.
∎ Share learning and provide constructive comments to colleagues in order to ensure project quality.
∎ Contribute learning for project staff for adoption of new data monitoring tools and quality of data collected, including through training, mentorship, coaching, and sharing of information.
∎ Provide need-based orientation/training to relevant project personnel on M&E process, data gathering, and entering data into database•
∎ Keep track of a project’s progress and ensure its completion before the deadline.
∎ Provide feedback to project management for program revisions and amendments based on monitoring or evaluation findings.
∎ Lead in field level monitoring, studies, research, survery etc. activities.
∎ Any other activities as assigned
∎ Key deliverables
∎ The Database Officer will be responsible for an accurate & complete beneficiary database, storing & preserving for donor reporting and any further purposes. He/she will develop and deliver reports & documents including quantitative & qualitative reports, case stories, etc.,

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ Apply Instruction
∎ Applicants should apply to HR Manager through the following link: https://forms.gle/e47KyYD4MK2ZB2KV6 - by March 17, 2025. The resume and cover letter shall also be uploaded through this link. Applicants must enclose his/her Photograph and signature with the Resume. The resume shall obtain at least two referees amongst which one should be from the current/last organization. Women are highly encouraged to apply. We would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet aforesaid requisite criteria, and are short listed will be contacted. CNRS reserves the right to modify or cancel this process at any point of time.
∎ N.B. CNRS neither charges fee nor accepts payments from candidates at any stage of the recruitment or selection process
∎ Special Note: CNRS places the highest priority on the safety and well-being of all individuals, especially children and vulnerable adults. We uphold strict safeguarding & child protection policies to ensure a secure working environment. Any form of abuse, exploitation, or harm is not tolerated. All candidates/staff members are expected to comply with safeguarding & Child Protection policy and report any concerns immediately.

Company Information:
∎ Center for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS)
∎ House 13, (4th -5th Floor), Road 17, Block D, Banani, Dhaka 1213
∎ CNRS is a renowned pro-environmental national NGOs in Bangladesh which commenced its journey in 1994. Since formation, CNRS has been active in this field and has drawn attention of relevant local, national and international actors including government and funding agencies through demonstrating innovations in its approaches and producing tangible learning outcomes.

Address::
∎ House 13, (4th -5th Floor), Road 17, Block D, Banani, Dhaka 1213
∎ CNRS is a renowned pro-environmental national NGOs in Bangladesh which commenced its journey in 1994. Since formation, CNRS has been active in this field and has drawn attention of relevant local, national and international actors including government and funding agencies through demonstrating innovations in its approaches and producing tangible learning outcomes.

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Application Deadline: 17 Mar 2025

Category: NGO/Development