Expert - Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)

Job Description

Title: Expert - Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)

Company Name: Welthungerhilfe Bangladesh Country Office

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years

Published: 1 Dec 2024

Education:
∎ Master's degree in a relevant field, such as social science, information management, statistics or project management

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 5 years of professional experience in relevant positions with INGOs
∎ Experience in data analysis.
∎ Experience in developing proposals, concept notes, designing assessments, feedback & complaint response mechanisms, studies, impact evaluations, and lessons learned
∎ Ability to anticipate and perceive the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization
∎ Excellent knowledge of MEAL processes and standards across the project management cycle and sectors
∎ Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
∎ Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground
∎ Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others
∎ Excellent verbal and written communication, team management & planning skills
∎ Willingness to obtain necessary vaccinations to work in Welthungerhilfe's programme countries
∎ Excellent spoken and written English; Bangla and/or any other South Asian skills would be an asset
∎ Regional experience in South Asia would be an advantage
∎ At least 5 years of professional experience in relevant positions with INGOs
∎ Experience in data analysis.
∎ Experience in developing proposals, concept notes, designing assessments, feedback & complaint response mechanisms, studies, impact evaluations, and lessons learned
∎ Ability to anticipate and perceive the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization
∎ Excellent knowledge of MEAL processes and standards across the project management cycle and sectors
∎ Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
∎ Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground
∎ Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others
∎ Excellent verbal and written communication, team management & planning skills
∎ Willingness to obtain necessary vaccinations to work in Welthungerhilfe's programme countries
∎ Excellent spoken and written English; Bangla and/or any other South Asian skills would be an asset
∎ Regional experience in South Asia would be an advantage

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Continual development, implementation, and updating of an effective MEAL system that promotes accountability to the partners, communities, and beneficiaries;
∎ You will develop and align with MEAL Framework in order to generate data for results measurements and impact assessments;
∎ You will identify meaningful achievements and focus on learning for programme management;
∎ You will ensure programmes’ MEAL arrangements are collaborative and responsive to partner information and management requirements;
∎ Ensuring that MEAL activities and processes are conflict-sensitive and adhere to Do No Harm principles;
∎ Ensuring/promoting coordination and clear communication across the partners, including the programme, communications, and operations
∎ teams.
∎ Job Summary:
∎ As MEAL Expert, you will guide the country teams and implementing partners in three countries (Bangladesh, Nepal, and India) for two regional projects - Green Evolution (Agro-Ecology) and a potential Nutrition project - in MEAL standards according to Welthungerhilfe Policy and Procedures. You will also provide expert advice on the implementation and development of programs as well as projects based on the regional and sectoral portfolio. While maintaining a clear focus on accountability, you will ensure that meaningful learning and knowledge management supports programme planning and implementation, as well as adaptive management in a highly dynamic context.
∎ Functional Responsibilities
∎ MEAL Oversight
∎ Continual development, implementation, and updating of an effective MEAL system that promotes accountability to the partners, communities, and beneficiaries;
∎ You will develop and align with MEAL Framework in order to generate data for results measurements and impact assessments;
∎ You will identify meaningful achievements and focus on learning for programme management;
∎ You will ensure programmes’ MEAL arrangements are collaborative and responsive to partner information and management requirements;
∎ Ensuring that MEAL activities and processes are conflict-sensitive and adhere to Do No Harm principles;
∎ Ensuring/promoting coordination and clear communication across the partners, including the programme, communications, and operations
∎ teams.
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Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka

Read Before Apply:

Please apply online through Bdjobs no later than 10th of December 2024 with a tailored CV (maximum three pages)

A cover letter (motivation letter) clearly explaining how your experience aligns with this position.(1 page)

Only Short Listed Candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks after the Deadline