Program Officer (MEAL)
Job Description
Title: Program Officer (MEAL)
Company Name: Caritas Bangladesh
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Minimum GPA 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent in Masters and Honors Degree in Statistics and minimum GPA 4.5 (on a 5.0 scale) or equivalent in SSC and HSC.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Job Location : Caritas Central Office, Dhaka
∎ Reporting to : Head of MEAL
∎ Bonus : As per organizational policy
∎ Job Nature : Regular/Permanent
∎ Travel: This position is based in Dhaka with frequent travel throughout Bangladesh. Up to 50% travel to Region/field offices and field.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age : Maximum 40 years (as on 31/12/2022)
∎ A minimum of 5 years' working experience in MEAL sector preferably with National/International organizations.
∎ The candidate should have a sound knowledge of development practices and different monitoring and evaluation methods and be independently capable of designing M&E tools and techniques (especially apps based) and preparing their application guidelines. S/he will contribute the design and development of participatory MEAL system to track progress against result based program objectives, will take a lead in the development and maintenance of a program tracking database, will engage in guiding field staff for regular data collection, synchronizing data, analyzing data and produce analytical reports to support planning and decision-making process.
∎ Leading M&E system, framework, processes and products and ensure alignment and compliance with Caritas Bangladesh and donors.
∎ Providing program information and analysis that articulates the organization's programmatic delivery position in light of internal and external targets, results and priorities.
∎ Designing, planning, monitoring, reviewing and reporting using Project Cycle Management approach and sector tools such as Theory of Change and Logical Frameworks.
∎ Conducting and/or managing reviews and evaluations of projects that use both quantitative and qualitative monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment.
∎ Excellent practical experience in designing survey methodologies (quantitative and qualitative), conduct data collection using apps, processing, ratification, analysis and reporting.
∎ Excellent working knowledge and skills in Statistical Data Analysis Software, e.g., SPSS, Stata, SAS, etc.
∎ Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
∎ Experience on participatory approach especially in working with CBOs, primary groups and households independently.
∎ Skilled in managing baseline survey, digital data collection, data analysis and reporting.
∎ Skilled in conducting and commissioning review, research and impact assessment.
∎ Other Requirements:
∎ Should have high level of competence with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, composing English and Bangla etc., is essential.
∎ Should be self-driven and positive to work in a team.
∎ Should have "can do' attitude and able to handle multiple tasks managing priorities.
∎ Should be committed to work following organizational aims, values, principal and policies.
∎ Should have excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
∎ Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
∎ Should be smart, dynamic, intelligent and committed.
∎ Commitment to work following organizational aims, values, principal and policies.
∎ Required Languages: Strong written and oral command in English/Bangla is required.
Salary:
∎ Tk. 60,000/- (Consolidated) per month during probation period. However, salary is negotiable for highly experienced candidates.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 31 Dec 2022
Company Information:
∎ 14 Dec 2022
∎ Caritas Bangladesh
∎ Business : Established by the Catholic Bishops` Conference of Bangladesh (CBCB), Caritas Bangladesh (CB) is a national organization, operating since 1967 to carry out activities promoting integrated social welfare and development. Having its central office in Dhaka, CB has a wide presence across country through its eight Regional Offices in Barisal, Chittagong, Dhaka, Dinajpur, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi and Sylhet. The focus area of its work includes Charity and compassion, Integrated Development, Disaster Management and Human Resource Development.
Mostly the interventions led by CB are concentrated in the remote rural areas of Bangladesh. Presently it covers 208 upazila (sub-districts). However, during emergencies- natural and manmade disasters - Caritas is operational in any part of the country. CB maintains the spirit of universality and openness to all people of Bangladesh irrespective of caste, creed and religion, but with preferential option for the poor and the marginalized including tribal.
CB is a member of the Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of 165 Caritas Member Organizations over 200 countries and territories.
Category: NGO/Development
