Job Description

Title: Program Officer-MEAL for CMLRP II Project

Company Name: Caritas Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree in Statistics /Economics/Social Science, preferably with honors from any recognized university.

Job Context:
∎ Job Location : Caritas Central Office, Dhaka
∎ Reporting to : Senior Manager (DIP)
∎ Job Nature : Contractual/ Temporary
∎ Travel: This position is based in Dhaka with frequent travel throughout Bangladesh. Up to 50% travel to Region/field offices and field.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Responsible for implementation of the project activities as per the project plan and report to the Sr. Manager, Development of Indigenous People (DIP) and National Office at all intervals of the project.
∎ Prepare monthly activity and annual operation plan & submit to Sr. Manger-DIP
∎ Provide necessary support in project planning/ preparation of log-frame/ selection of indicators, etc.
∎ Designing monitoring Apps for data collection.
∎ Supervise and monitor activities of CMLRP at field levels.
∎ Led M& E system, framework, processes and products and ensured alignment and compliance with donor's requirements.
∎ Designing, planning, monitoring, reviewing and reporting using the Project Cycle Management approach and sector tools such as the Theory of Change, and Logical Frameworks and based on the requirements of projects/programs.
∎ Organize training on MEAL for the project staff.
∎ Prepare MEAL report, Details Implementation Plan (DIP).
∎ Develop ToR for baseline, mid-term, end-line surveys, different types of study and research works.
∎ Prepare monthly, six-monthly, annual reports, ANCP reports and budget and submit to the Sr. Manager-DIP.
∎ Participate in Central, Regional and project-based staff meetings as and when necessary.
∎ Assist and communicate with the Monitoring Team with regard to regular monitoring activities.
∎ Prepare handouts/manuals and other education materials to broaden the skills of project staff members of Caritas.
∎ Arrange and conduct project staff Coordination, meetings, training and workshops with MEAL and Non-MEAL personnel at Regional & National.
∎ Conduct and help to develop the skills of the project personnel on various aspects of monitoring.
∎ Undertake field visits at least 15 days in a month, in accordance with the work plan of CMLRP II staff members.
∎ Provide technical support to the team on establishing and maintaining feedback mechanisms for effective decision-making in line with the respective policy of CB to ensure accountability to affected population and stakeholders.
∎ Communicate with MEAL section at Central Office for updated information, training, and development of different formats for data collection, data analysis and reporting.
∎ Supervision field MEAL activities and facilitate the project staff, Organize training, workshops and seminar for the project staff/program participants.
∎ Prepare MEAL plan and report for donors, Develop APPs association with ICT sector.
∎ Organize baseline, mid-term and end line survey and facilitate the field staffs.
∎ Follow up and supervision field activities, conduct Base line, Mid Term and End Line survey coordination with Senior Manager (DIP).

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age : Maximum 40 years (as on 31/08/2023)
∎ 3 - 5 years of working experience in a similar job in any NGO/INGO. (Women will be given special priority)
∎ 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 to the design and development of a 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 ensured 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 the Project Cycle Management approach and sector tools such as the 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 with the participatory approach especially in working with CBOs, primary groups and households independently.
∎ Skilled in managing baseline surveys, digital data collection, data analysis and reporting.
∎ Skilled in conducting and commissioning reviews, research and impact assessments.
∎ Other Requirements:
∎ Should have a 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 and manage priorities.
∎ Should be committed to work following organizational aims, values, principles 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, principles and policies.
∎ Required Languages: Strong written and oral command in English/Bangla is required.

Salary:
∎ Tk. 70,000/- (Consolidated) per month.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Bonus : As per organizational policy

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 14 Sep 2023

Company Information:
∎ 3 Sep 2023
∎ 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

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