Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer

Job Description

Title: Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer

Company Name: PDO (Peace & Development Organization)

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Patuakhali

Salary: --

Experience:

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

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Statistics
• Master of Science (MSc) in Statistics

• Bachelor/Masters of Statistics, or relevant field.

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

• Knowledge on M&E frameworks, health information systems (especially DHIS2 and DGFP MIS), and indicator development.

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in M&E or data management roles, preferably in maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH), family planning, or health systems projects.

• Experience in working closely with government structures such as DGHS and DGFP especially district and Upazila level health structures.

• Skill on writing, analysis, and communication skills, and are comfortable synthesizing complex data for diverse audiences.

• Confident with digital tools — Excel, Power BI, Kobo, and other mobile or cloud-based platforms.

• Experience with USAID-funded projects will be an added advantage.

• Proven skills in data analysis, interpretation, and report writing.

• Experience with digital data collection tools (Kobo, ODK, DHIS2, Excel etc.).

• Computer skills: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, email and web browsing

• Strong documentation, communication, and facilitation skills.

• Good command of English and Bangla (oral and written).

• Ability to travel frequently to field sites within the district.

Location and working condition: Patuakhali (District HQ), with 70% travel in and around district and upazila area.

Reporting: Executive Director, Project Coordinator/ Manager and Award Manager (Donor Part)

Duration: Duration of the contract will be up to June 30, 2026 ( renewable subject to donor funding)

About the Organization:

PDO (Peace & Development Organization) is a local Non-Government Organization (NGO) based in 610, Town Kalikapur, Baro Chowrasta, Patuakhali-8600. It was established in January, 1976 with the initiation of a group of educated likeminded social workers with an aim to promote the socio-economic and cultural status of the rural poor and vulnerable people emphasizing the women and children though concretization, capacity building, institution building, capital formation, and imparting felt-need based problem solving. PDO is working at education, health, environment, agriculture and various consultancy sectors. For details: pdobd.org.

Job Summary:

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) officer under the project is responsible for implementing and maintaining effective monitoring, evaluation, and documentation systems at the district level and below. The position ensures timely and accurate data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting in collaboration with government counterparts and project staff. The M&E coordinator supports the integration of project data into national systems such as DGHS and DGFP including DHIS2 and MIS-FP, conducts routine data quality assessments, and provides evidence-based feedback for program improvement. In addition, the role involves documenting success stories, lessons learned, and best practices to promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning. The incumbent will also build capacity of Upazila Coordinator, Union level staff and local health officials on M&E/MIS tools, ensure data-driven decision-making, and contribute to overall program accountability and performance tracking within the district.

Responsibilities:

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Support the implementation of the MEAL framework and monitoring plan at the district and upazila levels.

• Ensure accurate entry of data into DHIS2, LMIS, DGFP MIS and other reporting tools.

• Ensure timely and accurate collection, validation, compilation, and reporting of project performance data (routine, monthly, and quarterly).

• Coordinate with government counterparts (DGHS, DGFP) and project field staff to ensure the integration of project data into national systems such as DHIS2 and DGFP MIS.

• Conduct regular data quality checks (DQA) and field monitoring visits to ensure data accuracy and completeness.

• Coordinate with district and upazila level statistician and other data producer to analyze performance trends and provide feedback to the district team for adaptive management and planning.

• Check completeness, consistency, and accuracy of source registers, reporting forms, and digital systems.

• Support development and follow-up of Data Quality Improvement Plans.

• Support Project Coordinator/ Manager in prepare Monthly, Quarterly project report.

Capacity Building & Coordination

• Build capacity of the project staff, DGHS and DGFP statisticians/field level health service provides on M&E/MIS tools, reporting formats, and data quality standards.

• Provide hands on coaching to the government health and family planning departments for routine data recording and reporting.

• Coordinate with the District Health and Family Planning Office to strengthen joint monitoring and review systems.

• Assist district and upazila managers to use data for micro-planning, review meetings, and performance analysis.

• Support M&E Officer and Senior MEAL Advisor in the process of MEAL capacity building activities for PROJECT staff and government stakeholders under the assigned project

• Coordinate and communicate with M&E Officer /Project Coordinator/District Technical Officer and Regional Technical Manager to ensure project requirements.

• Coordinate with project team including Organization representatives like HR/Admin/Procurement and others relevant department.

• Participate in district coordination meetings, review sessions, and joint supervision visits with the Government and other stakeholders.

• Provide substantial and creative input to the creation of project reports and presentations

• As per organization policy and donor allocation