MEAL Coordinator

Job Description

Title: MEAL Coordinator

Company Name: Partners in Health and Development (PHD)

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 32 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Tk. 100000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Master’s preferably in relevant subject areas Social Sciences, Development Studies, specifically Sociology & Policy, Human Rights Economy, PGD in PMEAL or a related discipline.

• Experience in the sector will also be considered highly.

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At least 32 years

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL), preferably with national or international NGOs or humanitarian organizations.

• Experience in designing and implementing monitoring systems, indicator tracking, and project evaluations.

• Previous experience working in Rohingya response, emergency or humanitarian settings will be considered an added advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SPSS, DHIS2, Kobo Collect/ODK, CommCare or other digital data collection and analysis platforms.

• Experience in developing MEAL Plans, IPTTs, logical frameworks, indicators, data collection tools, and reporting templates.

• Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection methodologies, including surveys, FGDs and KIIs.

• Demonstrated experience in data quality assurance, validation, cleaning, analysis and visualization.

• Excellent report writing skills with experience preparing monthly, quarterly, annual and donor reports.

• Good understanding of humanitarian standards including Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), Protection Principles, and safeguarding requirements.

• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication, presentation and report writing skills.

• Ability to lead and mentor MEAL staff while working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

• High level of integrity, confidentiality and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and in challenging humanitarian environments with frequent field visits.

• Commitment to accountability, evidence-based programming and continuous learning.

Purpose of the Position

The MEAL Coordinator will lead the development, implementation and management of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) systems for the project. The position is responsible for ensuring high-quality data collection, monitoring, reporting, accountability and compliance with donor and technical requirements. The incumbent will support evidence-based decision-making by strengthening monitoring systems, improving data quality, identifying program gaps and promoting organizational learning and accountability. The position will coordinate closely with programme teams, MIS staff and technical partners to ensure timely reporting, quality assurance and effective implementation of project monitoring activities.

Reports to: Project Coordinator

Accountable to: Deputy Director, Program

Key Responsibilities

• MEAL Planning & Implementation

  • Develop, implement and regularly update project-specific MEAL plans and ensure IPTTs are established and maintained.

  • Design monitoring frameworks, reporting tools and data collection systems.

  • Develop indicators, measurement plans and monitoring schedules.

  • Standardize monitoring processes across project interventions.

  • Ensure quality implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities.

• Data Collection Tools Development & Monitoring

  • Prepare ToRs, data collection tools and analysis frameworks.

  • Develop and review quantitative and qualitative survey tools including baseline/end-line surveys, FGD/KII guides and minimum standard checklists.

  • Supervise field monitoring and data collection activities.

  • Review sampling methodologies and provide technical feedback to ensure quality data collection.

• Data Management, Analysis & Reporting

  • Conduct data validation and quality assurance for IPTTs.

  • Coordinate with MIS and Assistant MIS staff for data management, coding, storage, cleaning and analysis.

  • Ensure completeness, consistency and accuracy of project data.

  • Produce evidence-based analysis for programme improvement.

• Donor Reporting & Learning

  • Develop high-quality monthly, quarterly and annual reports for donors and technical partners.

  • Ensure reports are submitted within agreed timelines.

  • Compile achievements, lessons learned, challenges and key programme results.

  • Support programme teams in preparing narratives and evidence for donor reporting.

  • Generate learning products and recommendations for programme adaptation.

• Accountability

  • Strengthen accountability mechanisms across project activities.

  • Identify programme gaps and recommend corrective actions.

  • Ensure compliance with organizational standards and donor requirements.

  • Promote Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) throughout project implementation.

• Technical Leadership & Capacity Building

  • Provide technical supervision and mentoring to MEAL team members.

  • Support staff capacity development on monitoring, reporting and data quality.

  • Review MEAL plans and IPTTs and provide technical feedback.

  • Support project teams in achieving project targets through quality monitoring.

• Coordination & Compliance

  • Coordinate with programme teams, external partners and stakeholders regarding MEAL activities.

  • Represent the organization in coordination meetings and technical working groups as assigned.

  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements and data protection standards.

  • Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the Project Coordinator.

• Monthly Gross Salary: BDT 100,000 /= (Only)

• Bonus and other benefits: 10% of the monthly gross salary.

• Other Benefits: Office hours, annual leave, increments, will be provided as per the organizational policy and Recruitment & Human Resource Management Policy of Partners in Health and Development (PHD), subject to project budget availability.