MEAL and Documentation Officer

Job Description

Title: MEAL and Documentation Officer

Company Name: Young Power in Social Action (YPSA)

Vacancy: 1

Age: 35 to 40 years

Job Location: Chattogram

Salary: Tk. 50000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Masters

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Development Studies, Public Health, or related discipline.

• At least 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Age 35 to 40 years

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in MEAL, research, or documentation roles in development or health projects.

• Strong skills in data collection, analysis, and reporting (quantitative & qualitative).

• Proven ability in documentation, including success stories, case studies, and lessons learned.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills.

• Proficiency in MS Excel, SPSS, or other statistical/analysis software.

• Strong knowledge of monitoring frameworks, logframes, and result-based management.

• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and partners.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) (<www.ypsa.org>) is an organization for sustainable development working in the Greater Chattogram Division including the Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) since 1985 (International Youth Year). YPSA is currently implementing the project titled "Health System Resiliency for Improved SRHR in Bangladesh”.

Reports to: Project Manager, Officer – M&E and Training

Duration: 5 years

Job Location: Chittagong (Project Office)

Position Summary:

The MEAL and Documentation Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining effective systems for monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning (MEAL), and documentation of project activities. The role will ensure accurate data collection, timely analysis, and systematic reporting to support evidence-based decision-making. He/She will work closely with the Project Manager and Officer – M&E and Training to strengthen program quality and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain MEAL frameworks, tools, and systems for the project, in coordination with BAPSA’s Officer – M&E and Training and YPSA’s M & E Team.

• Collect, compile, and analyze project data to track progress against results, indicators, and targets.

• Support planning and implementation of surveys, assessments, and evaluations.

• Document lessons learned, case studies, and success stories for knowledge sharing and reporting.

• Ensure accountability mechanisms are in place, including feedback and complaint handling systems.

• Prepare high-quality periodic MEAL reports and share findings with the Project Manager and Officer – M&E and Training.

• Provide technical support and training to project staff on MEAL tools and processes.

• Work with the Program Implementation & Training Coordinator to align MEAL with training and capacity-building needs.

• Maintain databases, dashboards, and documentation systems for project evidence.

• Ensure compliance with donor and organizational MEAL standards and guidelines.

• Promote safeguarding, child safeguarding, gender equality, and organizational values in all activities.