MEAL Officer

Job Description

Title: MEAL Officer

Company Name: SAINT-Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: at most 45 years

Location: Barishal

Minimum Salary: Tk. 35000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 3 years

Published: 9 Jan 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as development studies, social sciences, statistics, or monitoring and evaluation.
∎ Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as development studies, social sciences, statistics, or monitoring and evaluation.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ Experience:
∎ At least 3 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning roles, preferably in climate change adaptation, resilience, or urban resilience related fields or development projects.
∎ Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
∎ Proficiency in data management and analysis software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, Power BI).
∎ Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
∎ Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational and time management skills.
∎ Proficiency in Bengali; knowledge of English is an advantage.
∎ Working Conditions:
∎ The position requires regular field visits to project sites, sometimes in challenging environments.
∎ The MEAL Officer will be expected to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends or evenings, to meet project deadlines.
∎ Experience:
∎ At least 3 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning roles, preferably in climate change adaptation, resilience, or urban resilience related fields or development projects.
∎ Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
∎ Proficiency in data management and analysis software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, Power BI).
∎ Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
∎ Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational and time management skills.
∎ Proficiency in Bengali; knowledge of English is an advantage.
∎ Working Conditions:
∎ The position requires regular field visits to project sites, sometimes in challenging environments.
∎ The MEAL Officer will be expected to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends or evenings, to meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ 1. Monitoring and Evaluation:
∎ o Develop and implement the project’s monitoring and evaluation framework in coordination with the MEAL Manager.
∎ o Design and manage data collection tools, methodologies, and databases to ensure accurate and timely data collection.
∎ o Conduct regular field visits to monitor project activities, verify data quality, and assess the effectiveness and impact of the interventions.
∎ o Analyze data and prepare reports that track progress against the project’s objectives and indicators.
∎ o Support the project team in the use of data for decision-making and adaptive management.
∎ 2. Accountability:
∎ o Establish and manage feedback mechanisms to ensure that beneficiaries and stakeholders can provide input on project activities.
∎ o Ensure that feedback and complaints are handled appropriately and in a timely manner.
∎ o Promote the use of accountability mechanisms across the project to ensure transparency and responsiveness.
∎ 3. Learning:
∎ o Facilitate learning sessions, workshops, and reviews to reflect on project progress, identify challenges, and share lessons learned.
∎ o Document and disseminate best practices and lessons learned from the project to inform future programming.
∎ o Work with the project team to integrate learning into the design and implementation of activities.
∎ 4. Reporting:
∎ o Prepare regular monitoring and evaluation reports for internal and external stakeholders, including donors.
∎ o Contribute to the development of quarterly and annual reports, ensuring that all MEAL-related sections are complete and accurate.
∎ o Ensure compliance with donor reporting requirements, including the submission of data and reports on time.
∎ 5. Capacity Building:
∎ o Provide training and technical assistance to project staff and partners on MEAL concepts, tools, and processes.
∎ o Build the capacity of field staff to collect, analyze, and use data effectively.
∎ 6. Collaboration and Coordination:
∎ o Work closely with the project team, partners, and other stakeholders to ensure that MEAL activities are aligned with project objectives.
∎ o Participate in coordination meetings and represent the organization in external MEAL forums as required.
∎ Job Context:
∎ SAINT-Bangladesh is a value based independent, non-profit and Non-Government Organization (NGO), participating in survival strategies of coastal poor. It believes in integration of right based approach in striving for people centered sustainable development initiatives, maintaining a level of transparency, participation, accountability, child and gender sensitivity and respect to human rights and dignity principles in management. SAINT-Bangladesh is seeking a professional for the position of MEAL Officer for the project “Climate Bridge Fund-CBF” for the project: “Advancing Gender-Responsive Climate Actions for Urban Resilience in Barishal City Corporation.” supported by “Climate Bridge Fund-CBF”, Co-funded by KfW (Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau). The project will be implemented in Barishal City from January 2025. Note that this requirement will depend on the availability of donor fund.
∎ Position Overview:
∎ The MEAL Officer will be responsible for overseeing the community engagement activities under the project, ensuring active participation of the slum residents, particularly women and marginalized groups. The role involves coordinating with community members, local authorities, and stakeholders to enhance community involvement in project activities, promote sustainable practices, and ensure the effective implementation of WASH facilities and livelihood opportunities.
∎ The MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) Officer is responsible for implementing and managing the MEAL activities of the project, ensuring that all project activities are effectively monitored, evaluated, and reported in line with organizational and donor requirements. The MEAL Officer will also support in establishing accountability mechanisms and fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the project team.
∎ The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of climate change, disaster resilience, gender issues, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven track record in project management. They will be committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of climate migrants and addressing the challenges they face in their slum communities. This role involves coordinating with stakeholders, managing project staff, ensuring compliance with CBF/KfW and SAINT-Bangladesh’s guidelines, and facilitating community engagement and capacity-building initiatives.
∎ Key Responsibilities:
∎ 1. Monitoring and Evaluation:
∎ o Develop and implement the project’s monitoring and evaluation framework in coordination with the MEAL Manager.
∎ o Design and manage data collection tools, methodologies, and databases to ensure accurate and timely data collection.
∎ o Conduct regular field visits to monitor project activities, verify data quality, and assess the effectiveness and impact of the interventions.
∎ o Analyze data and prepare reports that track progress against the project’s objectives and indicators.
∎ o Support the project team in the use of data for decision-making and adaptive management.
∎ 2. Accountability:
∎ o Establish and manage feedback mechanisms to ensure that beneficiaries and stakeholders can provide input on project activities.
∎ o Ensure that feedback and complaints are handled appropriately and in a timely manner.
∎ o Promote the use of accountability mechanisms across the project to ensure transparency and responsiveness.
∎ 3. Learning:
∎ o Facilitate learning sessions, workshops, and reviews to reflect on project progress, identify challenges, and share lessons learned.
∎ o Document and disseminate best practices and lessons learned from the project to inform future programming.
∎ o Work with the project team to integrate learning into the design and implementation of activities.
∎ 4. Reporting:
∎ o Prepare regular monitoring and evaluation reports for internal and external stakeholders, including donors.
∎ o Contribute to the development of quarterly and annual reports, ensuring that all MEAL-related sections are complete and accurate.
∎ o Ensure compliance with donor reporting requirements, including the submission of data and reports on time.
∎ 5. Capacity Building:
∎ o Provide training and technical assistance to project staff and partners on MEAL concepts, tools, and processes.
∎ o Build the capacity of field staff to collect, analyze, and use data effectively.
∎ 6. Collaboration and Coordination:
∎ o Work closely with the project team, partners, and other stakeholders to ensure that MEAL activities are aligned with project objectives.
∎ o Participate in coordination meetings and represent the organization in external MEAL forums as required.

Skills & Expertise:

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Barishal

Job Highlights:
∎ Duration: January 2025 to December 2027
∎ Reports To: Project Coordinator

Read Before Apply:

Persuasion will highly be discouraged. SAINT-Bangladesh is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. SAINT-Bangladesh will right authority on this requirement process recognize, withdraw and others.

SAINT-Bangladesh is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child Safeguarding, PSEA Policy.

SAINT-Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. SAINT-Bangladesh as Child Safe Organization discourages anyone to apply with prior record of conviction related to child neglect, abuse and exploitation.

Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ Interested professionals are requested to submit their CV and Cover letter with signed, a sealed envelope, copies of all academic certificate, NID, passport size photo image, skill and experience certificates, Valid motor cycle driving license on or before 5:00 PM, 16 January 2025 to HR & Admin, SAINT-Bangladesh, Ohi Bhabon, C&B Road, Barishal-8200 .The Envelop or Subject must be marked with the title of the assignment.

Company Information:
∎ SAINT-Bangladesh
∎ Ohi Bhabon, C & B Road, Alekanda (In front of Thana Council), Barisal-8200
∎ SAINT-Bangladesh is a non-political, non-government and non-profit voluntary organization. SAINT-Bangladesh concerns its resources and think-tank to identifying the regional problems and providing sustainable solutions to those. SAINT-Bangladesh focus of the organization is establishing human right, Primary Health, Water & Sanitation, HIV/AIDS and experience on DRR & Rehabilitation from the deprived corners, specially for the Extreme & Excluded child, Woman, Men and disabilities. SAINT-Bangladesh presently working at Barisal and Khulna Division. Training of SAINT-Bangladesh is entailed of UN agencies and pre-qualified NGO of UNDP etc.

Address::
∎ Ohi Bhabon, C & B Road, Alekanda (In front of Thana Council), Barisal-8200
∎ SAINT-Bangladesh is a non-political, non-government and non-profit voluntary organization. SAINT-Bangladesh concerns its resources and think-tank to identifying the regional problems and providing sustainable solutions to those. SAINT-Bangladesh focus of the organization is establishing human right, Primary Health, Water & Sanitation, HIV/AIDS and experience on DRR & Rehabilitation from the deprived corners, specially for the Extreme & Excluded child, Woman, Men and disabilities. SAINT-Bangladesh presently working at Barisal and Khulna Division. Training of SAINT-Bangladesh is entailed of UN agencies and pre-qualified NGO of UNDP etc.

Application Deadline: 16 Jan 2025

Category: NGO/Development