Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer

Job Description

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

Company Name: Nature Conservation Management (NACOM)

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar

Salary: Tk. 65000 - 75000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Masters

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of progressive experience in data analytics, monitoring and evaluation, or research within development or humanitarian programs.

• At least 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Proven experience in designing and implementing M&E systems, conducting field assessments, and managing large datasets in multi-sectoral development contexts.

• Technical Skills

• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data in a clear and actionable manner.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data visualization tools).

• Demonstrated expertise in statistical software such as SPSS, R, Stata, or Python for data cleaning, analysis, and reporting.

• Hands-on experience with digital data collection tools and platforms (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK, CommCare).

• Strong grounding in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, including designing and conducting FGDs, KIIs, IDIs, and participatory tools.

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with demonstrated capacity to prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and documentation for diverse audiences.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, partners, and stakeholders.

• Ability to provide technical support and mentoring to field teams, data collectors, and junior staff.

• Personal Attributes

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines under pressure, and work in dynamic and evolving environments.

• Willingness and capacity to travel frequently to field sites and engage directly with implementation teams and communities.

• Upholds the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.

Fisheries Livelihood Enhancement Project (FiLEP) in the Coastal Area of the Bay of Bengal” (FiLEP) (Component: Livelihood and Nutrition (LNC). The project is funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and implemented through a Joint Venture of NACOM & New Vision Solution Ltd. in Association with MUKTI Cox’s Bazar.

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and strengthening monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems that support the effective delivery of the project. The role will ensure data quality, provide evidence-based insights, and guide programmatic decision-making.

Location: Cox’s Bazar

Reports to: Team Leader

Duration: Initially 6.5 months (with a possibility of extension)

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring and Evaluation System Development

• Design, implement, and refine a project-specific M&E system aligned with the project’s results framework and performance indicators.

• Ensure the integration of M&E processes across key components—fisheries resource management, livelihoods, nutrition, and gender.

• Coordinate strategic, scientific, and technical inputs to guide effective M&E planning and execution.

• Establish and maintain robust databases to track data at multiple levels (household, community, stakeholder).

• Foster collaboration between technical and implementation teams to harmonize monitoring efforts and enable timely information flow.

• Data Analytics and Information Management

• Analyze both quantitative and qualitative data to identify patterns, gaps, and areas needing programmatic adjustment.

• Assist program teams in interpreting data for evidence-based decision-making and adaptive management.

• Develop user-friendly dashboards and data visualization tools (e.g., charts, graphs) to enhance data accessibility for stakeholders.

• Lead the creation and upkeep of a centralized project data bank to ensure organized data storage and retrieval.

• Ensure rigorous protocols for field data processing—collection, cleaning, verification, and secure archiving.

• Support the development and enforcement of data management protocols concerning privacy, security, and long-term preservation.

• Field Monitoring and Data Collection

• Oversee field monitoring of key interventions—especially in fisheries, livelihoods, and nutrition—ensuring alignment with work plans and expected outcomes.

• Conduct regular field visits to observe implementation, collect real-time data, and validate reported results.

• Supervise baseline, midline, and endline surveys, ensuring alignment with the M&E plan and coordination with project staff and enumerators.

• Gather feedback and qualitative insights through direct engagement with beneficiaries, field teams, and local stakeholders.

• Lead survey planning and execution, including tool design, sampling, and logistics.

• Promote the use of digital tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO) to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness in data collection.

• Survey Design and Data Analysis

• Collaborate with technical teams and external experts to design evaluations, thematic studies, and research surveys.

• Define key indicators, parameters, and instruments for primary data collection.

• Ensure survey tool validity and reliability through piloting, feedback loops, and quality control protocols.

• Apply appropriate statistical methods (e.g., t-tests, ANOVA, Chi-square) to analyze quantitative data.

• Translate findings into actionable insights to inform reports, strategies, and stakeholder presentations.

• Reporting and Knowledge Sharing

• Contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, focusing on key findings and learning.

• Provide data and analysis inputs for strategic documents, donor reports, and policy briefs.

• Support technical leads in preparing evidence-based presentations for donor, government, and stakeholder events.

• Document and disseminate success stories, lessons learned, and innovative practices for internal and external audiences

• Capacity Building and Coordination

• Train community volunteers (CVs), field facilitators (FFs), project staff, and partners on M&E principles and data tools.

• Build organizational capacity to embed M&E into daily operations, planning, and decision-making.

• Mentor and coach field enumerators and data collection teams to maintain data quality standards.

• Coordinate with thematic leads (FRM, gender, nutrition, livelihoods) to ensure integrated M&E and joint accountability.

• Participate in internal planning sessions to align M&E priorities with evolving project strategies.

• Data Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Lead regular data validation and verification activities across implementation sites.

• Establish and implement mechanisms for routine data quality audits and spot-checks.

• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, project standards, and ethical norms in data collection, analysis, and reporting.

• Prepare data-related documentation for external reviews, evaluations, and audits.