MERL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning) Officer

Job Description

Title: MERL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning) Officer

Company Name: Mukti Cox`s Bazar

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 45 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Teknaf)

Salary: Tk. 60000 - 64000 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

Published: 2026-06-24

Application Deadline: 2026-07-03

Education:

• Masters

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences/Statistics/Economics/ Public Health/Development Studies or a related field from any recognized university.

• At least 3-5 years of experience in MERL roles within development or humanitarian organizations.      

• Capable of driving a motorcycle and holds a valid license. 

Requirements:

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

Skills Required: Energetic and self-motivated,Facilitation Skills,Gender Sensitive Programming,Information Management,Monitoring and Evaluation,Problem solving and decision making,Quick learner and hard working,Reporting and Documentation,Team building and leading,Work Under Pressure

Additional Requirements:

• Age At most 45 years

• At least 3-5 years of experience in MERL roles within development or humanitarian organizations.      

• Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative research techniques.     

• Experience in data analysis, visualization, and report writing.      

• Proficiency in MERL software and data analysis tools such as SPSS, Stata, or Power BI.      

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.      

• Strong understanding of advocacy strategies and policy engagement.      

• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.     

• Willingness to travel to field locations as required.      

• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and facilitate understanding of gender and protection concepts.      

• Strong analytical skills, able to process complex data with a clear social and gender justice framework.      

• High level of adaptability, ability to work in multi-cultural teams.      

• Strong English, Bangla written and verbal skills.      

• Commitment and willingness to work across multiple sectors and with a variety of actors.    

•  Willingness to live and work in difficult and rapidly changing conditions.            

• Capable of driving a motorcycle and holds a valid license. Able to inspire and show empathy to beneficiaries.      

• Proactive and have the desire to learn and build professional expertise.     

• Able to focus on results and long-term aims.     

• Ability to work under pressure and multi tasks simultaneously and meet the deadline.  

Responsibilities & Context:

The MERL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning) Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing monitoring, evaluation, advocacy, and learning strategies to enhance program effectiveness. The position requires strong analytical skills, data management expertise, and the ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations. The MERL Officer will work closely with program teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure data-driven decision-making and continuous program improvement. 

The MERL Officer will have the following duties and responsibilities:       

• Develop and implement MERL frameworks, tools, and methodologies for program monitoring and evaluation.      

• Collect, analyze, and interpret program data to assess effectiveness and impact.      

• Design and conduct surveys, assessments, and evaluations to generate evidence for decision-making.      

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program performance indicators.      

• Provide capacity-building support to staff and partners on MERL processes and best practices.      

• Facilitate knowledge-sharing and learning initiatives to improve program strategies and outcomes.      

• Support advocacy efforts by generating data-driven reports and case studies.     

• Maintain and update MERL databases and ensure data quality and integrity.     

• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance MERL processes and align with donor requirements.      

• Develop and present reports, dashboards, and recommendations to senior management.      

• Support senior management to prepare different type of report as per requirements.      

• Responsible to do any other task assigned by management.

• Safeguarding and PSEA: To meet the program`s objectives for safeguarding and PSEA implementation, make sure team members are protected from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation. Serve as a major resource for help, direction, and knowledge on safeguarding & Child protection for developing a safe workplace. To ensure that safeguarding standards are used in every course of action, team members should practice, advocate, and embrace safeguarding policy concerns. 

Job Other Benifits:

• T/A,Mobile bill,Weekly 2 holidays

• As per project provision.

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Work Place: Work at office

Company Information:

Gender: Male and Female can apply

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Category: NGO/Development