Job Description

Title: MEAL Officer

Company Name: Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO)

Vacancy: 01

Age: at most 40 years

Location: Jamalpur (Madarganj)

Maximum Salary: Tk. 45000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ 3 to 4 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 3 Oct 2024

Education:
∎ At least Master's Pass in any discipline

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 40 years
∎ In case of highly relevant experienced candidate then age may be flexible
∎ Minimum 4 years of experience in M&E/MIS, preferably in Save the children Funded Projects.
∎ Have experience and training related to government primary school/ non-government schools Knowledge of participatory approach, institutional assessment, and quantitative and qualitative techniques for various assessments and analyses.
∎ Excellent in computer literacy, especially in MS Excel, MS Access, SPSS, and experience with email communication Ability to manage M&E database, including template design, data entry, cleaning, and logical checks of monitoring data.
∎ Experience in ODK/ONA/KOBO/other web-based platforms is preferred.
∎ Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and teamwork Good understanding of and commitment to promote Gender, Equity, and Diversity Inclusion (GEDI) related concepts, ideas, and best practices Willing to work in remote areas, Proactive, organized, quick learner, have good communication and interpersonal skills.
∎ Familiar with FRM apps using and data posting online will be given the preference.
∎ In case of highly relevant experienced candidate then age may be flexible
∎ Minimum 4 years of experience in M&E/MIS, preferably in Save the children Funded Projects.
∎ Have experience and training related to government primary school/ non-government schools Knowledge of participatory approach, institutional assessment, and quantitative and qualitative techniques for various assessments and analyses.
∎ Excellent in computer literacy, especially in MS Excel, MS Access, SPSS, and experience with email communication Ability to manage M&E database, including template design, data entry, cleaning, and logical checks of monitoring data.
∎ Experience in ODK/ONA/KOBO/other web-based platforms is preferred.
∎ Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and teamwork Good understanding of and commitment to promote Gender, Equity, and Diversity Inclusion (GEDI) related concepts, ideas, and best practices Willing to work in remote areas, Proactive, organized, quick learner, have good communication and interpersonal skills.
∎ Familiar with FRM apps using and data posting online will be given the preference.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Responsible to ensure the project monitoring evaluation and learning (MEAL) system
∎ Capacity building project staff for MIS data collection, MIS data review on screen to ensure accuracy, spot check and back check for data validation Day-to-day data collection, data cleaning, data analysis, and monitoring reporting covering both quantitative and qualitative aspects.
∎ Review the project log frame with the MEAL plan, assist in developing an indicator tracking system for this project, a strong understanding of compliance issues Daily posting indicator performance tracking table-IPTT.
∎ Conduct day to day program monitoring, critical data analysis, prepare report on the findings and given lesson learnt and recommendation for overcome the findings and report share with Project Coordinator Prepare compiled monthly, quarterly and yearly progress report both qualitative and quantitative and submit to the Project Coordinator.
∎ Maintain excellent coordination with project stakeholders (Children, teacher, parents, elites, UP, SMC and local education authority etc.)
∎ Prepare and maintain data base if required Ensure relevant and timely M&E information and learning is provided in user-friendly formats to key stakeholders, including beneficiary, communities, line supervisor and donors Comply with organization safeguarding policy and establish gender friendly working environment in work place Function and establish the Feedback and Reporting Mechanism (FRM) including the Toll-free Hotline is easily accessible to all.
∎ Geographic Information system (GIS), Daily QB, and FRM data online dashboard posting. Staff supervision, providing the necessary support during the monitoring process of quality benchmark Documentation is organizing using the archiving system, retrieving documents upon request, and outlining a long-term storage strategy heaving practical experience.
∎ Tracking the DIP, assisting with data collection of baselines, End-line evaluation, and any need-based research/study.
∎ Provide necessary guidance to field staff on social accountability and associated tools & techniques.
∎ Provide regular support to the project team in the areas of information sharing and feedback/ complaint mechanism element of accountability Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual MEAL report reports and share them with the project team for decision-making Regularly communicate with Save the Children MEAL coordinator and Head of Meal from ESDO.
∎ Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO) started its journey in 1988 with a noble vision to stand in solidarity with the poor and marginalized. Being a peoples' centered organization, ESDO envisioned for a society which will be free from inequality and injustice, a society where no child will cry from hunger and no life will be ruined by poverty. Near about three decades of relentless efforts to make this happen, ESDO has embraced new grounds and opened up new horizons to help the disadvantaged and vulnerable people to bring meaningful and lasting changes in their lives. During this long span, ESDO has adapted with the changing situation and provided the most time-bound services especially for the poor and disadvantaged. A community focused and people centered approach has been adapted by ESDO while consideration was given to the national policy and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as its guiding principle. ESDO is one of the most dynamic organizations expanding its development interventions across 337 upazilas under 53 districts of Bangladesh covering over 12 million poor and vulnerable people. As partnership with Save the Children in Bangladesh, ESDO is implementing the “Empowering Children through Education (ECE)” project at Madargonj of Jamalpur District and Razarhat of Kurigram. ESDO is inviting applications from interested qualified candidates for the position of MEAL Officer
∎ Responsibility:
∎ Responsible to ensure the project monitoring evaluation and learning (MEAL) system
∎ Capacity building project staff for MIS data collection, MIS data review on screen to ensure accuracy, spot check and back check for data validation Day-to-day data collection, data cleaning, data analysis, and monitoring reporting covering both quantitative and qualitative aspects.
∎ Review the project log frame with the MEAL plan, assist in developing an indicator tracking system for this project, a strong understanding of compliance issues Daily posting indicator performance tracking table-IPTT.
∎ Conduct day to day program monitoring, critical data analysis, prepare report on the findings and given lesson learnt and recommendation for overcome the findings and report share with Project Coordinator Prepare compiled monthly, quarterly and yearly progress report both qualitative and quantitative and submit to the Project Coordinator.
∎ Maintain excellent coordination with project stakeholders (Children, teacher, parents, elites, UP, SMC and local education authority etc.)
∎ Prepare and maintain data base if required Ensure relevant and timely M&E information and learning is provided in user-friendly formats to key stakeholders, including beneficiary, communities, line supervisor and donors Comply with organization safeguarding policy and establish gender friendly working environment in work place Function and establish the Feedback and Reporting Mechanism (FRM) including the Toll-free Hotline is easily accessible to all.
∎ Geographic Information system (GIS), Daily QB, and FRM data online dashboard posting. Staff supervision, providing the necessary support during the monitoring process of quality benchmark Documentation is organizing using the archiving system, retrieving documents upon request, and outlining a long-term storage strategy heaving practical experience.
∎ Tracking the DIP, assisting with data collection of baselines, End-line evaluation, and any need-based research/study.
∎ Provide necessary guidance to field staff on social accountability and associated tools & techniques.
∎ Provide regular support to the project team in the areas of information sharing and feedback/ complaint mechanism element of accountability Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual MEAL report reports and share them with the project team for decision-making Regularly communicate with Save the Children MEAL coordinator and Head of Meal from ESDO.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Jamalpur (Madarganj)

Job Highlights:
∎ Provide regular support to the project team in the areas of information sharing and feedback/ complaint mechanism element of accountability Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual MEAL report reports and share them with the project team for decision-making Regularly communicate with Save the Children MEAL coordinator and Head of Meal from ESDO.

Read Before Apply:

ESDO does not tolerate any Safeguarding abuse. So, if you have any history of child abuse in organization or personal life, please abstains from apply here. After your selection or between the service periods if we found any misinformation, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.

ESDO does not tolerate any gender abuse. So, if you have any history of gender abuse in organization or personal life, please abstains from apply here. After your selection or between the service periods if we found any misinformation, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.

ESDO does not tolerate any kind of extremism/terrorism. So, if you have any history of extremism/terrorism in organization or personal life please abstains from apply here. After your selection or between the service periods if we found any misinformation, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.

ESDO does not tolerate any corruption. So, if you have any history of corruption in organization or personal life please abstains from apply here. After your selection or between the service periods if we found any misinformation, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.

*Photograph must be enclosed with the resume.

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Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ Interested candidates are requested to submit their resume with cover letter along with recent Passport size Photo, photocopy of all academic and experience certificates, NID card /Citizenship certificate including two references. Applications should reach within 10/10/2024 by 5.00PM by post or Currier or hand to hand delivery to: Head of HR, ESDO, Collegepara (Gobindanagar), Thakurgaon-5100, Bangladesh.
∎ Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and called for interview.
∎ Women are especially encouraged to apply.
∎ Equal opportunity, promoting women & children rights is mandate of ESDO.
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Company Information:
∎ Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO)
∎ Collegepara (Gobindanagar), Thakurgaon-5100 Bangladesh

Address::
∎ Collegepara (Gobindanagar), Thakurgaon-5100 Bangladesh

Application Deadline: 10 Oct 2024

Category: NGO/Development