MEAL Officer

Job Description

Title: MEAL Officer

Company Name: Association of Voluntary Actions for Society (AVAS)

Vacancy: 01

Age: 30 to 50 years

Job Location: Patuakhali, Satkhira

Salary: Tk. 35000 - 40000 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

• Masters

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

• Age 30 to 50 years

The Association of Voluntary Actions for Society (AVAS) has been working in Bangladesh since 1998, with a vision of creating an "environment-friendly, gender-sensitive, fair, and self-reliant pluralistic society." In collaboration with three other partners, the AVAS Consortium is set to launch the CARE for Women (Climate Adaptation and Resilience Empowerment) Project, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), starting December 1, 2024.This initiative aims to enhance agricultural and other services for women farmers in the coastal regions of Bangladesh, particularly in the Kalapara sub-district of Patuakhali District and the Kaliganj Upazila of Satkhira District. The project is scheduled to run until November 2026.AVAS is seeking a qualified and dedicated MEAL Officer (MO) to oversee the project`s MEAL framework. The role is critical to ensuring the effective design, implementation, and management of monitoring and evaluation systems, which will track project progress, outcomes, and impact. This position also emphasizes accountability to stakeholders and fosters a culture of continuous learning within the project team.

Key Responsibilities:

The MEAL Officer (MO) will be responsible for developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation plans, tools, and methodologies to assess the effectiveness of the project. S/he will collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform decision-making, prepare high-quality reports, and share findings with partners, stakeholders, and donors. 

Additional Job Requirements:

Strong conceptual understanding of Logical Frameworks and Theories of Change. Proficiency in M&E concepts, data collection techniques, and sampling methodologies. Excellent writing and reporting skills, along with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SPSS). Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. Team player with experience in multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environments. Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, and leadership skills. Knowledge of project cycle management, including proposal writing, project planning, budgeting, and managing donor-funded projects. High-level proficiency in English language.  

Program Implementation and Coordination:

Plan, implement, and coordinate project activities to achieve objectives and goals. Facilitate the development and preservation of project plans, including micro-projects and shared project plans. Assist in program monitoring, evaluation, and documentation of lessons learned and best practices. Contribute to program design, including log frame development and budget planning. 

Capacity Building:

Build M&E capacity within the program team and among community stakeholders. Lead the development of effective M&E systems, methodologies, and frameworks. Set learning, reporting, and accountability standards to ensure project success. Provide guidance on data collection, methodology, management, analysis, and use. Stakeholder Engagement: Support cooperation with a wide range of stakeholders and target groups, including community-based programs, authorities, and local government bodies (e.g., Upazila and Union Parishad).Engage stakeholders for the effective implementation of M&E tools and systems. 

Monitoring and Supervision:

Lead the design and execution of baseline, midline, and end-line evaluations. Ensure timely and accurate reporting aligned with donor guidelines and project requirements. Develop and maintain accountability mechanisms, ensuring that project beneficiaries have a voice in the implementation process. Facilitate learning sessions to inform adaptive management and improve project performance. Collaborate closely with partners, program teams, and stakeholders to integrate MEAL activities into project implementation. This role is pivotal in ensuring the project`s goals and objectives are met efficiently and effectively while fostering a culture of accountability and learning.

Advocacy and Liaison:

Provide evidence-based data for advocacy efforts and communicate with senior management through detailed reports and presentations. Maintain relationships with local government authorities, including UNOs and other officials, for data collection and validation purposes. 

Report and Documentation:

Prepare and share M&E reports with stakeholders at various levels. Visualize project progress and present findings during donor meetings and reviews. Document lessons learned, challenges, and best practices for continuous improvement. Perform any additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor to support project success.Ensure regular communication with the project team and external stakeholders for effective monitoring and decision-making. Contacts and Key Relationships The MEAL Officer will report directly to the Project Coordinator and will work closely with the field teams, organizational project management, and the Donor Team

• T/A,Mobile bill
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2

2 festival bonus according to the project budget and organizational policy.