Job Description
Title: Monitoring Officer
Company Name: Association for Community Development-ACD
Vacancy: 1
Location: Naogaon, Rajshahi
Minimum Salary: Tk. 32240 (Monthly)
Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
Published: 12 Nov 2024
Education:
∎ Bachelor's degree in any discipline (with preference given to candidates with backgrounds in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, or Social Sciences).
∎ Bachelor's degree in any discipline (with preference given to candidates with backgrounds in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, or Social Sciences).
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 5 years of hands-on experience with diverse M&E methods, including quantitative, qualitative, and participatory approaches.
∎ Proficiency in designing and implementing project monitoring systems to ensure accurate tracking of activities, outputs, and outcomes.
∎ Strong skills in data analysis for both quantitative and qualitative data.
∎ Experience with participatory M&E methods that engage community members, stakeholders, and project participants in evaluations.
∎ Proven relationship-building skills and a network with media, civil society organizations (CSOs), community members, beneficiary groups, and other stakeholders to foster effective collaborations.
∎ Experience with mobile data collection tools, particularly the Open Data Kit (ODK) platform.
∎ Strong command of Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
∎ Advanced report writing skills with the ability to clearly communicate key issues and insights.
∎ Ability to work effectively under both line and matrix management structures, demonstrating conscientiousness and efficiency in meeting deadlines and achieving results.
∎ Quick learning ability, working well independently and within a team environment.
∎ Excellent spoken and written English, with a proven capacity to produce high-quality reports independently.
∎ At least 5 years of hands-on experience with diverse M&E methods, including quantitative, qualitative, and participatory approaches.
∎ Proficiency in designing and implementing project monitoring systems to ensure accurate tracking of activities, outputs, and outcomes.
∎ Strong skills in data analysis for both quantitative and qualitative data.
∎ Experience with participatory M&E methods that engage community members, stakeholders, and project participants in evaluations.
∎ Proven relationship-building skills and a network with media, civil society organizations (CSOs), community members, beneficiary groups, and other stakeholders to foster effective collaborations.
∎ Experience with mobile data collection tools, particularly the Open Data Kit (ODK) platform.
∎ Strong command of Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
∎ Advanced report writing skills with the ability to clearly communicate key issues and insights.
∎ Ability to work effectively under both line and matrix management structures, demonstrating conscientiousness and efficiency in meeting deadlines and achieving results.
∎ Quick learning ability, working well independently and within a team environment.
∎ Excellent spoken and written English, with a proven capacity to produce high-quality reports independently.
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Lead the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and project reporting system under the guidance of the AWRTI central MEAL team.
∎ Design and implement tailored reporting formats, M&E tools, and data collection strategies to meet project needs.
∎ Conduct regular field visits to assess progress and ensure activities align with project plans.
∎ Provide feedback and support to program teams to maintain activity quality and consistency.
∎ Oversee the implementation of project work plans, tracking activity timelines and quality standards.
∎ Report on activity timeliness and quality, comparing actual progress against targets and indicators.
∎ Contribute to drafting project reports by summarizing findings from monitoring and evaluation efforts.
∎ Prepare comprehensive monitoring reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual updates.
∎ Maintain updated project records, including data, lessons learned, case studies, and best practices, and share insights with relevant stakeholders.
∎ Develop and maintain activity databases for accurate data tracking and regular updates using the ODK Platform.
∎ Implement an organized document management system for easy access to project documents.
∎ Plan, conduct, or supervise surveys, assessments, and evaluations to measure project outcomes and effectiveness.
∎ Coordinate with the project team to uphold reporting standards and monitor progress across levels.
∎ Provide timely feedback to ensure project alignment with goals and quality standards.
∎ Foster coordination with stakeholders to establish mechanisms supporting women’s access to rights.
∎ Ensure community participation is integrated into project activities and aligns with project principles.
∎ Monitor the quality of project activities and ensure proper documentation of all actions.
∎ Adhere to organizational policies, including the Code of Conduct, HR Policy, Child Protection Policy, Data Protection Policy, and other relevant guidelines.
∎ Job Context:
∎ The Association for Community Development (ACD) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Monitoring Officer to support its project, Advancing Women’s Right of Access to Information in Bangladesh. This project is focused on empowering marginalized women, particularly those from the Dalit community, by enhancing their knowledge of the right to information and working closely with government and local organizations to increase awareness of this right. The Monitoring Officer will play a key role in ensuring the project’s impact, contributing to a future where public service delivery agencies are more transparent, accountable, and responsive to the needs of the poor, marginalized women, and socially excluded groups. The role involves working with community leaders and stakeholders to promote the use of the right to information, aiming to transform lives and improve access to essential services.
∎ Job Responsibilities:
∎ Lead the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and project reporting system under the guidance of the AWRTI central MEAL team.
∎ Design and implement tailored reporting formats, M&E tools, and data collection strategies to meet project needs.
∎ Conduct regular field visits to assess progress and ensure activities align with project plans.
∎ Provide feedback and support to program teams to maintain activity quality and consistency.
∎ Oversee the implementation of project work plans, tracking activity timelines and quality standards.
∎ Report on activity timeliness and quality, comparing actual progress against targets and indicators.
∎ Contribute to drafting project reports by summarizing findings from monitoring and evaluation efforts.
∎ Prepare comprehensive monitoring reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual updates.
∎ Maintain updated project records, including data, lessons learned, case studies, and best practices, and share insights with relevant stakeholders.
∎ Develop and maintain activity databases for accurate data tracking and regular updates using the ODK Platform.
∎ Implement an organized document management system for easy access to project documents.
∎ Plan, conduct, or supervise surveys, assessments, and evaluations to measure project outcomes and effectiveness.
∎ Coordinate with the project team to uphold reporting standards and monitor progress across levels.
∎ Provide timely feedback to ensure project alignment with goals and quality standards.
∎ Foster coordination with stakeholders to establish mechanisms supporting women’s access to rights.
∎ Ensure community participation is integrated into project activities and aligns with project principles.
∎ Monitor the quality of project activities and ensure proper documentation of all actions.
∎ Adhere to organizational policies, including the Code of Conduct, HR Policy, Child Protection Policy, Data Protection Policy, and other relevant guidelines.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Additional Benefits: Travel and communication allowances will be provided in accordance with organizational policy.
∎ Additional Benefits: Travel and communication allowances will be provided in accordance with organizational policy.
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Naogaon, Rajshahi
Apply Procedure:
Hard Copy:
∎ How to Apply: Interested candidate meeting the above requirements request submit a cover letter and CV with national ID, educational certificate, and experience certificates to [email protected] and/or hardcopy to HR Manager, Association for Community Development (ACD), H-41, Sagarpara, Rajshahi-6100 on or before November 19, 2024. ACD is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate between sex, religion or disability. All people, including those from minority groups and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for exam. The selected candidate will have to follow ACD`s Child Protection Policy, Policy Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, other policies of the organization and should be a non-smoker.
∎ Organization Information: Address - Association for Community Development- ACD, H-41, Sagarpara, Rajshahi-6100, Bangladesh
Company Information:
∎ Association for Community Development-ACD
∎ House -41, Sagarpara, Rajshahi-6100, Bangladesh
∎ https://www.facebook.com/ACDBangladesh/
∎ ACD is a woman headed organization and its mission to achieve the rights of people, especially the disadvantaged and vulnerable women, adolescent and children at grassroots levels through improving their socio-economic, political and cultural status, ensuring social justice and good governance. ACD work focus on Gender and Social Justice, Women’s Empowerment and Leadership Development, Combat Human Trafficking and Care and Support for the Survivors, Prevention and Protection of Children, Develop and Functioning of Community based Organizations in north western part of Bangladesh.
Address::
∎ House -41, Sagarpara, Rajshahi-6100, Bangladesh
∎ https://www.facebook.com/ACDBangladesh/
∎ ACD is a woman headed organization and its mission to achieve the rights of people, especially the disadvantaged and vulnerable women, adolescent and children at grassroots levels through improving their socio-economic, political and cultural status, ensuring social justice and good governance. ACD work focus on Gender and Social Justice, Women’s Empowerment and Leadership Development, Combat Human Trafficking and Care and Support for the Survivors, Prevention and Protection of Children, Develop and Functioning of Community based Organizations in north western part of Bangladesh.
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Application Deadline: 19 Nov 2024
Category: NGO/Development
