PMER Officer

Job Description

Title: PMER Officer

Company Name: The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 40 years

Job Location: Chattogram (Bhasan Char)

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Govt./ Semi Govt./ Autonomous body, Development Agency

• Minimum Honors degree in relevant Subject.

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Govt./ Semi Govt./ Autonomous body, Development Agency

• Age At most 40 years

• Age limit: 40 years (age limit will be relaxed in case of the potential candidate).
• At least 02 years of working experience in a relevant field.

Skills and Abilities

• Sound knowledge of PMER, results-based management, project cycle management, and humanitarian programming.
• Ability to develop monitoring frameworks, indicators, data collection tools, and reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, data management, report-writing, presentation, and communication skills in Bangla and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and relevant data analysis tools.
• Excellent planning, coordination, problem-solving, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
• Ability to facilitate meetings, present programme results, and represent BDRCS professionally in multi-stakeholder forums.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Willingness to undertake regular field visits and work in the challenging operational context of Bhasan Char.

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, accountability, professionalism, and respect for diversity.
• Adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the BDRCS Code of Conduct.
• Respects the dignity, rights, and needs of affected populations and demonstrates impartiality and neutrality.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues, communities, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, sound judgment, and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Upholds safeguarding, community participation, and accountability to affected populations.
• Willingly supports emergency preparedness and response during local, national, or international emergencies and major disasters.

Red Cross - Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement is the largest volunteer organization in the world. Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) is a national society of the Movement, constituted on 31 March 1973 by the President's Order No. 26 with retrospective effect from 16 December 1971. This is the biggest humanitarian organization in Bangladesh. As an auxiliary to the government in the Disaster Management field, BDRCS has provided humanitarian assistance to vulnerable people over the last 55 years and has undertaken a wide range of activities in humanitarian response, disaster management, health, capacity building, displacement, Refugee Relief/ Population movement Operation and promoting Red Cross/ Red Crescent ideals and principles.

Currently, the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society is looking for suitable Bangladeshi candidates for the following positions in its Bhasan Char Operation (BCO):

Duration of contract: Initially up to 30th April 2027 (with the possibility of extension).

Reporting to: Director, Bhasan Char Operation.

Duty station: Bhasan Char Island under Chittagong.

Roles and Responsibilities:

A. Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (PMER)

• Lead project planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to track progress against approved objectives, indicators, and targets.
• Develop and update work plans, monitoring frameworks, data collection tools, and reporting schedules in coordination with the Line Manager.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits to verify progress, assess programme quality, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
• Collect, validate, analyze, and report quantitative and qualitative data to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Prepare timely weekly, monthly, quarterly, and other required reports, documenting achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations.
• Support needs assessments, baseline and endline surveys, evaluations, and the development of project proposals and results frameworks.
• Maintain accurate databases, beneficiary records, monitoring tools, and project documentation.
• Ensure data quality, reporting compliance, and documentation of good practices and success stories.

B. Programme Implementation and Coordination

• Support the Line Manager in planning, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring programme activities in line with approved plans, budgets, and organizational priorities.
• Coordinate with field teams, volunteers, communities, government authorities, and humanitarian partners to ensure effective programme delivery.
• Conduct field visits to monitor implementation, assess community needs, verify service delivery, and address operational challenges.
• Promote inclusive, gender-sensitive, and accountable programming that responds to the needs of affected and vulnerable populations.
• Support beneficiary feedback and complaints mechanisms and ensure appropriate follow-up on community concerns.
• Coordinate with relevant departments on logistics, procurement, and resource requirements for timely implementation.
• Maintain programme records and contribute to emergency preparedness, contingency planning, and humanitarian response activities.

C. Representation, Coordination and External Relations

• Represent BDRCS in relevant coordination meetings, inter-agency forums, working groups, and humanitarian platforms in Bhasan Char, as delegated.
• Maintain effective working relationships with government authorities, UN agencies, humanitarian organizations, Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
• Present programme updates, achievements, challenges, and emerging needs during coordination meetings and forums.
• Prepare meeting briefs, presentations, minutes, and action points, ensuring timely follow-up with relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate information sharing and coordination to promote complementary, effective, and accountable humanitarian assistance.
• Communicate community needs and operational gaps to BDRCS management and relevant coordination platforms while adhering to organizational protocols and delegated authority.

D. Accountability, Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Ensure programme compliance with BDRCS policies, donor requirements, humanitarian standards, and operational guidelines.
• Promote accountability to affected populations through community engagement, transparent communication, and accessible feedback mechanisms.
• Support compliance with safeguarding, protection, PSEA, data protection, and confidentiality requirements.
• Uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and support audits, evaluations, donor visits, and internal reviews.

• Salary Range: Up to BDT. 60,000/- (Monthly Consolidated).