Management Trainee-M&E

Job Description

Title: Management Trainee-M&E

Company Name: Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO)

Vacancy: 15

Age: At most 35 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Tk. 25000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 1 year
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Masters in any discipline, but preferable Statistics, English, Social Work, Social Welfare, Sociology, Development Studies.

• At least 1 year
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At most 35 years

• Minimum 1 years of practical experience in implementing donor-funded projects, preferably in NGO/INGO settings.

• Basic knowledge of Monitoring & Evaluation concepts.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel).

• Good report writing skills (English & Bangla).

• Ability to work in field conditions and travel frequently.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.

• Commitment to organizational values and development work.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Structured on-the-job training in M&E systems and tools.

• Opportunity to be absorbed as M&E Officer based on performance.

• Exposure to multi-donor and multi-sectoral projects.

ESDO was established in 1988 with the aim of supporting poor and marginalized people affected by the devastating flood and gradually moving towards achieving a broader vision of achieving sustainable, secured, and resilient livelihoods for these poor and marginalized people through improving their overall sustainable development. For the last more than three and a half decades of its development journey, ESDO has set an outstanding example of a sustainable development model for the underprivileged communities of Bangladesh. ESDO has been working in the country's primarily unserved and underserved locations, nurturing a community-focused participatory approach and people's ownership. Consequently, the ESDO's working area has already established an enabling environment. We have made notable achievements in livelihood improvement, food security and nutrition, education, women's empowerment, health, the promotion of children's rights, adolescent and youth engagement, and the rights of ethnic minorities. During this long span, we have adapted to the changing situation and provided the most time-bound effective services, especially to the poor and disadvantaged people. Considering the government's development policies, we are currently implementing a considerable number of projects and programs, including a microfinance program, through a community-focused and people-centered approach to accomplish the government's development agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN as a whole. One of the most dynamic organizations, ESDO, is expanding its development interventions across 422 upazilas under 56 districts of Bangladesh, thereby reaching over 15.73 million impoverished and vulnerable individuals.

The Management Trainee – M&E will support the implementation of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems across various projects of ESDO. The trainee will assist in data collection, analysis, reporting, and ensuring quality and accountability standards are maintained.

ESDO is inviting applications from interested qualified candidates for the following position. Women are especially encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Monitoring & Data Collection

• Assist in designing and implementing monitoring tools (survey formats, checklists, questionnaires).

• Conduct field visits for data collection and verification.

• Support real-time monitoring of project activities and outputs.

• Ensure proper documentation of field-level information.

2. Data Management & Analysis

• Enter, clean, and manage project data using software (Excel, MIS tools).

• Support data analysis and interpretation for project performance tracking.

• Maintain databases and ensure data accuracy and confidentiality.

3. Reporting

• Assist in preparing daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.

• Support preparation of donor reports, case studies, and success stories.

• Contribute to visual dashboards and presentations.

4. Evaluation & Learning

• Participate in baseline, midline, and end-line surveys.

• Support internal and external evaluations.

• Document lessons learned and best practices.

5. Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure project activities comply with donor requirements and organizational standards.

• Support field monitoring visits and audit processes.

• Assist in tracking project indicators and logframe progress.

6. Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with project staff, field teams, and other departments.

• Support communication between M&E unit and project implementation teams.

• Participate in meetings, workshops, and training sessions.

As per organizational policy