Program Officer- Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning & Systems (MELS)

Job Description

Title: Program Officer- Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning & Systems (MELS)

Company Name: Heifer International Bangladesh

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 3 years

• Bachelor/Honors

Bachelor’s degree in development studies, Agriculture, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics and others field are required.

• At least 3 years

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation and/or database development and management with at least 2 years with some international organization is an asset.

• 1 to 3 years’ experience designing, developing and managing databases.

• Understanding of the current MELS trends and especially MELS systems in development organizations.

• Strong experience in real time online based system and reporting.

• Good analytical, log-frame development and research skills and ability to verify information.

• Good command over report writing in English.

• Good interpersonal and team player or leadership skills

• Good IT skills is an advantage

• Time management and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

• Skills with Microsoft Office package, internet browser, SPSS, STATA, SurveyCTO, PowerBI and other appropriate data analysis systems or software.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to meet and deal with others in a courteous and tactful manner.

• Ability to prepare and present documents in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail.

• Proven team and customer care skills with the ability to train and work cooperatively with a diverse staff, including field staff in several locations.

• Constant face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues both within and outside the country.

• May require constant sitting and moving, working at a computer for extended periods.

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

• Willingness to work with a flexible schedule.

• Willingness to travel both locally and internationally.

• Able to effectively promote Heifer’s mission values, and objectives.

FUNCTION: The Program Officer – MELS will be responsible for supporting and managing monitoring, evaluation, learning and systems and ensuring quality data for the country program and projects, to identify innovative ways to measure project impact. S/he will be expected to build the capacity of program staff and cooperative members to ensure that performance indicators and output, outcome and impact data are prepared and collected properly in targeted geographic and thematic areas as stated in the MELS guidelines.