MEAL Data Collector

Job Description

Title: MEAL Data Collector

Company Name: Global Unnayan Seba Sangstha (GUSS)

Vacancy: 3

Age: 25 to 40 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 30000 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

• Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) in Statistics, Development Studies

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

• Age 25 to 40 years

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or HSC with strong relevant experience) in any discipline; Statistics, Social Science or Development Studies preferred.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in survey or data collection; humanitarian experience is preferred.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Experience with mobile data collection tools (KoBo, ODK or similar).

• Attention to detail and accuracy; good interviewing skills.

• Ability to work respectfully with vulnerable populations.

• Good command of Bangla; knowledge of Chattogram dialect or Rohingya language is an advantage.

Other Requirements

• Adhere to the GUSS Code of Conduct, safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policies.

• Willingness to work in the camp environment and to travel as needed. Women candidates and candidates from the host community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Language

• Reading and writing in Bangla fluently.

• Speaking fluently in Rohingya or Chittagongian language.

Working Hours

• 6 hours daily (Saturday to Thursday)

Position

MEAL Data Collector

Reports to

Project Manager

Supervises

None

Level of effort 100% dedicated to the project

Duration 15 October 2026 – 14 April 2027

Position Summary

The MEAL Data Collector supports Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) activities through accurate and timely data collection using approved tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct household surveys, Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM), monitoring visits and needs assessments.

• Verify beneficiaries and follow up on feedback and complaints.

• Record field observations and ensure data quality and proper documentation.

• Maintain confidentiality of data and follow safeguarding rules at all times.

• Submit collected data on time to support monitoring and reporting.

• Submit collected data daily or as scheduled, within the agreed timelines, to support weekly, monthly and donor reporting.

• Prepare brief daily or weekly activity reports, covering the number of households surveyed, challenges faced and key observations.

• Support the MEAL team in preparing summaries of PDM results, feedback trends and monitoring findings.

• Coordinate with Camp-in-Charge (CiC) offices, Site Management and community leaders (Majhis) as required, following established access and protocol procedures.

• Share field feedback and community concerns with project and MEAL staff to inform decisions and programme improvement.