Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

Job Description

Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

Company Name: World Vision Bangladesh

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Jamalpur

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ [Essential] Master Degree in Social Science/Statistics/Economics/Development Studies or relevant subjects from reputable university and cross functional skills acquired through formal education and work experience.
∎ Skills Required: Previous experience in data collection, Data Analysis, MIS

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): Data Analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Job Context:
∎ Project title: Bangladesh Initiative to Enhance Nutrition Security and Governance (BieNGS) Project - funded by European Union.
∎ Project Locations: Jamalpur & Sherpur.
∎ The position will lead the development of project M&E system, framework, processes and products where national strategy, guideline will be aligned with project requirement on application and strengthening M&E System and function.
∎ This position will also lead and provide M&E support to project and manage the development and implementation of high quality and appropriate M&E and learning processes through providing both technical and managerial support, guidance and instruction in planning, design and strengthening of program M&E systems.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Ensure quality Design, Monitoring and Evaluation to ensure the alignment of partnership DME policies and standards for the Bangladesh Initiative to Enhance Nutrition Security and Governance (BieNGS) Project.
∎ Lead the M&E function in establishing project/organizational performance measurement system, collecting and analyzing performance information, planning and managing baseline and evaluations and assisting the project/organization in management and use the performance information for decision-making and resource allocation is the main purpose of this position.
∎ Manage a continuous flow of data and information systems including monitoring and data quality assurance systems.
∎ Ensure quality data regarding programmatic performance including KPI against each stated outcome set by the project.
∎ Document and share lessons learned, research/study, innovation and accountability to provide expert support to Monitoring and Evaluation work in the project/organization.
∎ Work closely with partners on M&E, build capacity of partners and WVB staff in smooth operation of DME functions at all level in the project and in organization as well.
∎ Provide technical oversight and guidance to partner to ensure adhere to M&E guidelines and reporting requirements.
∎ Work closely with consortium members and contribute to outcome wise strategic information/ M&E discussions and provide regular feedback to project staff about the quality of inputs and consult with them to develop output reports.
∎ Lead the development of project M&E system, framework, processes and products and ensure alignment and compliance with WV Partnership standards (DME, Program effectiveness) effectively and efficiently for strengthening M&E System and function
∎ Lead in developing and establishing effective M&E system including community led monitoring for the project.
∎ Take responsibility for coordination and leadership for monitoring and evaluation of the project through ensuring effective use of data in decision-making initiatives from the lessons learned.
∎ Provide leadership and manage baseline and evaluation internally as well externally as appropriate.
∎ Conduct regular analysis of monitoring data and reports of project and inform management and relevant stakeholders for taking effective decision making.
∎ Oversee and execute a utilization -focused approach to M&E collecting performance indicators to support on-going decision-making, strategic project modification and understanding of the project's impact on target populations.
∎ Coordinate with WV and sub-grantees technical staff on annual monitoring thru routine activity and output monitoring and annual surveys to collect data on outcome indicators based on a representative statistical sample of program participants.
∎ Capture best practices for project/organizational Knowledge Management.
∎ Lead in conducting study/research and bring innovation in program design and monitoring
∎ Lead in establishing accountability especially feedback and complain mechanism at projects and partners.
∎ Conduct data auditing for ensuring quality of data to produce quality of DME products.
∎ Provide feedback in development of effective structure, practices and policies to strengthen DME capacity of project staff as well partners.
∎ Work closely with other team members of Regional and National level departments especially Grants Acquisition Management Team to perform M&E related activities.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Advance understanding of MEAL System.
∎ Sound knowledge and skill in developing and establishing effective M&E system at project level.
∎ Demonstrated competencies in Program design, monitoring and evaluation.
∎ Have skill in designing baseline and evaluation design document and lead the events to perform as per schedule with quality.
∎ Knowledge of DME theories, systems, processes, methodology and tools.
∎ Must have knowledge of various response and development in sectors and interventions such as Nutrition, WASH, food, health, livelihoods, education etc.
∎ Have skill in communicating with different stakeholders especially partner and donors.
∎ Proven staff management competencies.
∎ Have skill and experience in working with partners in the DME field.
∎ Should be able to multitask and to work with minimum supervision.
∎ Possess proven analytical and problem solving abilities.
∎ Lead programmatic reflection and learning.
∎ Requires good interpersonal skills.
∎ Must have excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
∎ Have skill and experience in writing baseline and evaluation report.
∎ Have experience in developing study framework and conduct small study independently.
∎ Have skill and experience in developing DME event based guideline.
∎ Must be able to continually adopt to new challenges as the roles are fluid and dynamic.
∎ Experience in design and facilitation of training programs.
∎ Should have excellent computer skills.
∎ Must be detail oriented but able to plan and work in a global context.
∎ Experience working in cross-culturally environment; value diversity and ability to invest in people.
∎ Commitment to life-long learning.
∎ Have experience in working with the nutrition sensitive project.
∎ Creative, innovative and able to take independence of action when required.
∎ Minimum 10 years of experience working in DME field the similar field in NGO or INGO with special focus on grant project monitoring and evaluation.
∎ At least 3 years' experience in Leadership/ management position.
∎ Cross cultural experience.
∎ Experience in mainstreaming new concepts into action initiatives.
∎ 25% field travel is expected.
∎ Must be able to interact with diverse groups.
∎ Being a child-focused organization, World Vision has the responsibility to ensure safety & protection of the children while they come in contact with the staff; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child Protection Policy.
∎ Persons with a history of child rights and child protection violation are discouraged to apply.

Salary: Negotiable

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Weekly 2 holidays
∎ Festival Bonus: 1
∎ Other benefits are applicable as per organizational structure.

Application Deadline: September 13, 2019

Company Information:
∎ World Vision Bangladesh
∎ Address : Abedin Tower (2nd floor), 35 Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani, Dhaka - 1213, P.O. Box: 9071
∎ Business : World Vision (WV) is an established international Christian humanitarian development and advocacy organization dedicated for working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their fullest potential by tackling the causes of poverty & injustice. It serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender or ability.

Being a child-focused organization, World Vision has the responsibility to ensure safety & protection of the children while they come in contact with the staff; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child Protection Policy. Persons with a history of child rights and child protection violation are discouraged to apply.

Female are specially encourage to apply.

Category: NGO/Development