MEAL Officer

Job Description

Title: MEAL Officer

Company Name: Uttaran

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 26 years

Job Location: Satkhira (Tala)

Salary: Tk. 63360 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Master of Development Studies (MDS)

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Environmental Science, Sociology, or a related discipline.

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Age At least 26 years

• Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of professional experience in MEAL, results-based management, or data coordination within NGOs/INGOs.

• Direct experience in civil society strengthening, climate change, disaster management, land rights, or community governance projects.

• Demonstrated experience in conducting baseline/endline surveys, FGDs, PRAs, and participatory community assessments.

• High proficiency in app-based data collection platforms (KoboToolbox, ODK), MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and virtual communication tools (MS Teams, Zoom, Google Meet).

• Strong analytical skills in data filtering, validation, database management, and visualization.

• Excellent facilitation, reporting, and writing skills in both English and Bangla.

Job Context

Uttaran is an NGO working in Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged community people. Uttaran is a people-centered organization using a rights-based approach to alleviate poverty, diversify livelihood opportunities and empower poor communities of Bangladesh

Uttaran is inviting applications for the vacant position titled – MEAL Officer for the Uttaran under the project - Empowering Civil Society for Climate Justice and Environment Protection. The position will lead field-level Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) systems, ensuring quality data tracking, social accountability, evidence generation, and donor compliance.

Reports to: Head of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning, Climate Change Program

Key Responsibilities

• MEAL Framework Implementation & Indicator Tracking

• Collaborate with the Project Coordinator and consortium MEAL teams to execute the project's MEAL plan and Logical Framework.

• Track indicator progress against target benchmarks across project activities, sub-grantees, and community initiatives.

• Ensure systematic archiving and preservation of project monitoring data, field reports, evaluation records, and publications.

• Data Management, Quality Assurance, & Digitization

• Manage the project MIS database, including template design, data entry, cleaning, and logical checks.

• Standardize and deploy app-based mobile data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK) for field surveys and routine monitoring.

• Conduct regular field-level data verification, spot checks, and data quality assessments (DQA) across local CSOs, CBOs, and community networks.

• Assessments, Learning, & Case Documentation

• Support baseline studies, mid-term reviews, endline evaluations, and participatory assessments (FGDs, PRAs, climate vulnerability mapping).

• Capture evidence-based learning, lessons learned and prepare compelling case studies and success stories with photos.

• Facilitate feedback and accountability mechanisms for project participants, CSOs, Environmental Human Rights Defenders (EHRDs), and local government stakeholders.

• Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination

• Prepare analytical weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual MEAL progress updates according to Uttaran and donor requirements.

• Coordinate closely with project officers, consortium members (WHH, MJF, Educo), and local governance bodies to ensure activity alignment and timely reporting.

• Safeguarding and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Uttaran's Code of Conduct, Safeguarding, PSEA, Child Protection, Gender Equality, Anti-Fraud, and organizational policies.

• Promote accountability to affected populations (AAP) in all project interventions.

• Ensure ethical conduct and confidentiality while working with vulnerable communities.

• Other Responsibilities

• Perform any other duties assigned by the senior management in support of organizational objectives

Job Location: Tala, Satkhira (with frequent travel across project working areas)

• Compensation & other benefits: As per Uttaran’s Policy and Project Design