Job Description

Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Associate

Company Name: Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)

Vacancy: --

Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Minimum Salary: Tk. 61600 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 2 years

Published: 1 Jan 2025

Education:
∎ A Master’s degree, preferably in social sciences, economics, development studies, or statistics with academic and professional credibility
∎ A Master’s degree, preferably in social sciences, economics, development studies, or statistics with academic and professional credibility

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in an M&E position; responsible for implementing M&E activities of national/international development projects
∎ Experience in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closure stages
∎ Strong written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports and documentation
∎ Familiarity with designing and conducting surveys, including developing structured questionnaires and indicators to measure project outcomes and stakeholder engagement
∎ Experience in organising and facilitating meetings, workshops, and training sessions, including managing logistics, participant coordination, and post-event evaluations
∎ Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
∎ Proficient in computer applications skills (in using software for data analysis)
∎ Excellent interpersonal abilities
∎ Language Requirements: A good written and oral communication skill both in English and Bangla
∎ Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in an M&E position; responsible for implementing M&E activities of national/international development projects
∎ Experience in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closure stages
∎ Strong written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports and documentation
∎ Familiarity with designing and conducting surveys, including developing structured questionnaires and indicators to measure project outcomes and stakeholder engagement
∎ Experience in organising and facilitating meetings, workshops, and training sessions, including managing logistics, participant coordination, and post-event evaluations
∎ Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
∎ Proficient in computer applications skills (in using software for data analysis)
∎ Excellent interpersonal abilities
∎ Language Requirements: A good written and oral communication skill both in English and Bangla

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) invites applications from promising professionals for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Associate.
∎ The M&E Associate will be responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation and learning framework of projects and programmes. To ensure effective monitoring, the M&E Associate will ensure timely receipt of detailed reports from all meetings, dialogues, training sessions, expert group meetings, workshops, and stakeholder sessions. The M&E Associate will accurately capture discussions, decisions, action points, and feedback for documentation and later analysis. Furthermore, the M&E Associate will need to maintain attendance records of events and take/collect photographs as visual evidence of activities for reporting purposes.
∎ The M&E Associate will compile all training materials used during sessions with assistance from CPD’s Research and Dialogue Division colleagues, ensuring a comprehensive record of delivered content. Additionally, the M&E Associate will collect copies of all publications and track social media metrics, collaborating with CPD’s Dialogue and Communications Division to submit evidence of engagement.
∎ The M&E Associate will conduct pre-assessment surveys to evaluate stakeholders' baseline capacity regarding thematic working areas and post-assessment surveys to measure improvements in understanding and skills. The Associate will develop defined indicators and structured survey questionnaires to measure stakeholders’ understanding and readiness to support sustainable development
∎ After thorough analysis, the M&E Associate will prepare detailed reports outlining the project’s progress, outcomes, and challenges, which will serve as communication tools for stakeholders, ensuring accountability and transparency. The Associate will share these findings with CPD management as well as different funding entities. All reports, analyses, and supporting evidence will be archived for future reference.
∎ The applicant should be highly motivated and committed and must be capable of displaying learning ability and a capacity to work effectively as a team player. Also, the applicant should be willing to travel outside Dhaka to carry out M&E related activities of projects/programmes.
∎ The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) invites applications from promising professionals for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Associate.
∎ The M&E Associate will be responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation and learning framework of projects and programmes. To ensure effective monitoring, the M&E Associate will ensure timely receipt of detailed reports from all meetings, dialogues, training sessions, expert group meetings, workshops, and stakeholder sessions. The M&E Associate will accurately capture discussions, decisions, action points, and feedback for documentation and later analysis. Furthermore, the M&E Associate will need to maintain attendance records of events and take/collect photographs as visual evidence of activities for reporting purposes.
∎ The M&E Associate will compile all training materials used during sessions with assistance from CPD’s Research and Dialogue Division colleagues, ensuring a comprehensive record of delivered content. Additionally, the M&E Associate will collect copies of all publications and track social media metrics, collaborating with CPD’s Dialogue and Communications Division to submit evidence of engagement.
∎ The M&E Associate will conduct pre-assessment surveys to evaluate stakeholders' baseline capacity regarding thematic working areas and post-assessment surveys to measure improvements in understanding and skills. The Associate will develop defined indicators and structured survey questionnaires to measure stakeholders’ understanding and readiness to support sustainable development
∎ After thorough analysis, the M&E Associate will prepare detailed reports outlining the project’s progress, outcomes, and challenges, which will serve as communication tools for stakeholders, ensuring accountability and transparency. The Associate will share these findings with CPD management as well as different funding entities. All reports, analyses, and supporting evidence will be archived for future reference.
∎ The applicant should be highly motivated and committed and must be capable of displaying learning ability and a capacity to work effectively as a team player. Also, the applicant should be willing to travel outside Dhaka to carry out M&E related activities of projects/programmes.

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ A gross salary starting from Taka 61,600 per month will be offered to successful candidates, along with other admissible benefits. Actual compensation package will be based on assessment of the candidate's qualifications and suitability, including experience.
∎ A gross salary starting from Taka 61,600 per month will be offered to successful candidates, along with other admissible benefits. Actual compensation package will be based on assessment of the candidate's qualifications and suitability, including experience.

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Read Before Apply:

Qualified candidates should apply with a copy of their resumé and a recent photograph at career@cpd.org.bd;

Shortlisted candidates will be duly informed of written, viva-voce and computer literacy tests.

CPD, an equal-opportunity employer, strictly enforces a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and adheres to a safeguarding policy. Potential candidates will undergo comprehensive reference and background checks. Any attempts to influence the recruitment process will lead to disqualification.