MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning) Officer

Job Description

Title: MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning) Officer

Company Name: Prantic Unnayan Society (PRANTIC),Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Masters degree in any discipline
∎ Masters Degree preferably in Business Administration, Economics or a related field
∎ Skills Required: Good Communication Skill (Bangla and English), MICROSOFT OFFICE, Reporting and Documentation

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): Implementation of MEAL, Monitoring and Evaluation, Reporting and Documentation
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Job Context:
∎ The overall goal of Prantic Unnayan Society (PRANTIC) is to contribute to achieving the SDGs of the People`s Republic of Bangladesh through implementing different projects and programs. PRANTIC is presently working for more than 300,000 marginalized, displaced and oppressed people in 15 Upazila under 8 districts including Forcefully Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMN) living in Ukhiya, Teknaf and Bhasan Char to enhance their quality of life, reducing hunger and poverty, and care for the earth. PRANTIC with funding support from different donors and own resources is continuing to work together to provide education, adequate health services, emergency support, food, clothes and meats, and conduct WASH, MFI and livelihood activities for self-reliance and well-being of the displaced, marginalized and oppressed.
∎ PRANTIC has been working on Education, Health, Livelihood for Women Empowerment and Emergency response in the Humanitarian Assistance context since 2018. As a part of establishing Education access to the Rohingya Children PRANTIC has been closely working with Pooled fund team, which is supported by BRAC and Funded by the the Global Affairs of Canada (GAC) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) for "Support to FDMN in Cox`s Bazar in Education and WASH Sector, Phase-4: September 2023 - August 2024" project. In order to implement the project, PRANTIC is now looking for competent Bangladeshi candidates for the MEAL Officer position.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ The MEAL Officer will have the following duties and responsibilities:
∎ Develop and strengthen monitoring, inspection and evaluation procedures
∎ Monitor project activities and progress toward achieving the project output;
∎ Recommend further improvement of the logical framework;
∎ Develop monitoring and impact indicators for the project's success;
∎ Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results;
∎ Monitor the sustainability of the project's results;
∎ Provide feedback to the Focal Person/Coordinator on project strategies and activities;
∎ Suggest strategies to the Project Management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks;
∎ Report monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities to the Program Manager / Program Coordinator;
∎ Conduct capacity assessment on existing monitoring and evaluation system Develop indicators and a monitoring strategy for the project;
∎ Provide inputs, information and statistics for quarterly, annual and other reports to Project Management Team and Donors;
∎ Participate in annual projects reviews and planning workshops and assist the Project Manager in preparing relevant reports;
∎ Support monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of the project;
∎ Assist in coordinating across the available components of the Project to ensure effective implementation of M&E/MIS;
∎ Assist the project personnel with M&E tools and in supporting them in their use.
∎ Perform other duties as required;
∎ Measurable Outputs and Performance Indicators
∎ Preparation of monthly MIS reports;
∎ Assist the Project Managers in preparing other relevant reports;
∎ Organize and conduct training on M&E/MIS for projects staff
∎ Assist Focal Person/Coordinator in the preparation of reports on the findings and lessons learned from project innovations;
∎ Provide input and update information related to project outcome on PRANTIC's website;
∎ Assist the Focal Person/Project Coordinator in preparing monthly and quarterly reports on project progress based on MIS reports on project activities;
∎ Prepare Issues Log and Risk Log for the project;
∎ Develop M&E system for the Project and for the government counterpart/stakeholders;
∎ Prepare and maintain database
∎ Competencies:
∎ Corporate Competencies:
∎ Demonstrates integrity by modelling the PRANTIC's values and ethical standards
∎ Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of PRANTIC
∎ Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
∎ Functional Competencies:
∎ Organises and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships
∎ Plans, coordinates and organizes workload while remaining aware of changing Priorities and competing deadlines
∎ Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and stakeholders to facilitate the provision of support
∎ Knowledge Management and Learning
∎ In-depth knowledge on MIS, M&E and development issues
∎ Excellent knowledge of monitoring and the application of methodology: Good understanding of capacity assessment methodologies; excellent ability to identify significant capacity-building opportunities;
∎ Excellent communication skills (written and oral): Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners, Respectful and helpful relations with donors and project staff.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 24 to 42 years
∎ Only females are allowed to apply
∎ At least 3 years of experience in the design and implementation of M&E/MIS in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs;
∎ Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports;
∎ Proven ICT skills, especially in the development of MIS software using database software;
∎ Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software;
∎ Strong training & facilitation skills.
∎ Language Requirements:
∎ Fluency in written and spoken Bangla and English.
∎ Person with disability are encouraged to apply

Salary:
∎ Tk. 45000 (Monthly)
∎ Two yearly festival bonuses equal to one month`s salary.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
∎ As per HR policy

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 24 Oct 2023

Company Information:
∎ 17 Oct 2023
∎ Prantic Unnayan Society (PRANTIC),Bangladesh

Category: NGO/Development

: Prantic Unnayan Society is on the lookout for dynamic individuals who are ready to make a real impact. We're hiring for a MEAL Officer at Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar. If you're passionate about development work and enhancing the lives of the marginal people, PRANTIC is the place for you. Join us in our mission to work with the marginal and oppressed people to enhance their quality of life, reducing hunger and poverty, and care for the earth, and be a part of a diverse, innovative, and collaborative team.Apply now and be a game-changer!PRANTIC is an equal opportunity employer and is sensitive to child protection and gender. Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any persuasion or lobby will be treated as a disqualification for an applicant. PRANTIC authority reserves the right to cancel at any stage of the recruitment process.For any further queries, please write us at [email protected]