MEAL Officer (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning)

Job Description

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

Company Name: Zabarang Kalyan Samity

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Khagrachhari

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 5 years

• Masters

• Education: Master’s degree in Statistics, Social Science, Development Studies, or any related field.

• At least 5 years

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL

• Experience: 5 years experience in any development projects and minimum 2 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in the NGO sector.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, STATA) and mobile data collection tools (e.g., ODK, ONA/KoboToolbox).
• Soft Skills: Pro-Active, Result Oriented, Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Knowledge: Sound knowledge on CHT political, environmental, and social context, nutrition, livelihood and WASH situation and challenges especially in Khagrachhari district and upazilas.
• Skills: Good in report writing, good analytical skill, strategic and innovative approach, highly versatile, ability to work well under pressure and to deal with a variety of issues at the same time. Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skill.

Attitudes:

• Works well with teams
• Conscious of child protection issues
• Non-discriminatory and gender sensitive

“Access to and Utilization of Lifesaving Services by Marginalized Communities in Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh” Project

Zabarang, a local NGO based in Khagrachhari Hill District, invites applications from qualified candidates for the following positions under the above-mentioned project, supported by Helen Keller International. The project aims to improve the nutritional status, health resilience, and overall well-being of vulnerable children under five and their households in the Chittagong Hill Tracts through integrated Nutrition, Food Security, and WASH interventions. Recruitment is subject to final approval and agreement between Helen Keller International and Zabarang.

Name of Position: MEAL Officer (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning)

Number of Position: 01 (One)

Duty Station: Khagrachhari with frequent travel to project sites

Duration of contract: 8 Months

Reports to: Project Coordinator and MEAL focal person of Helen Keller Intl’

Supervise: None

Job Summary

The MEAL Officer will support the implementation of the project’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system to ensure the effective tracking of results, learning, and accountability across the project “Access to and Utilization of Lifesaving Services by Marginalized Communities in Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh” activities.

Reporting to the Project Coordinator of Zabarang and MEAL focal person of Helen Keller Intl’s (if required), the incumbent will be responsible for supporting data collection, management, analysis, reporting, and feedback mechanisms from project sites. The role requires strong collaboration with program and MEAL focal person of Helen Keller Intl’s to ensure quality data, adaptive learning, and compliance with Helen Keller Intl’s MEAL standards.

KEY TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Areas of Accountability:

A. Monitoring and Data Management

• Support the implementation of the project’s MEAL framework and Performance
• Monitoring Plan (PMP);
• Ensure timely and accurate data collection using approved tools and formats across all interventions — nutrition, WASH, and livelihoods;
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits to verify data quality and ensure adherence to data collection protocols;
• Maintain databases and support data entry, cleaning, validation, and consolidation from district and partner offices;
• Support geo-tagging, beneficiary registration, and tracking of project reach (e.g., 121, 768 screened children, 13,000 with safe water access);
• Prepare monthly and quarterly monitoring summaries for program review.

B. Evaluation and Learning

• Assist in conducting baseline, midline, and endline surveys and special assessments;
• Support qualitative data collection (FGDs, KIIs, case studies) to capture learning and human-interest stories;
• Document and share lessons learned, success stories, and best practices to inform adaptive management;
• Contribute to learning reviews, data visualization, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders;

C. Accountability

• Support establishment and maintenance of community feedback and response mechanisms (CFRM);
• Track and document complaints, feedback, and responses to ensure accountability to affected populations;
• Work with community groups and staff to promote transparency and participation in program activities;
• Ensure gender and inclusion considerations in all MEAL processes;

D. Field Coordination and Capacity Strengthening

• Support capacity-building initiatives for field level staff on data collection, indicator tracking, and reporting;
• Coordinate with HKI focal points and technical partners to ensure consistent MEAL system application and data harmonization;
• Provide hands-on mentoring to field-level data collectors and coordinate with HKI M&E focal persons;
• Contribute to joint monitoring visits.

E. Reporting and Documentation

• Assist in preparing high-quality monthly, quarterly, and annual MEAL reports;
• Ensure timely submission of field-level data and consolidation into project-level reporting formats;
• Support the MEAL Coordinator/ MEAL focal person of HKI in data visualization
• (dashboards, charts, infographics) for project management and donor reporting;
• Ensure systematic documentation and archiving of MEAL records and evidence;

Salary and Benefit: As per project allocated salary and Other Admissible benefit.