Programme Coordinator - MEAL (Readvertisement)

Job Description

Title: Programme Coordinator - MEAL (Readvertisement)

Company Name: Concern Worldwide

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Tk. 198254 (Monthly)

Experience: --

Published: 2026-07-06

Application Deadline: 2026-07-16

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Responsibilities & Context:

Established in 1968, Concern is a non-profit, non-governmental humanitarian organisation, dedicated to the reduction of suffering and the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
Concern’s vision, our mission and our work are all defined by one goal – ending extreme poverty, whatever it takes. Concern strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. Our culture is values driven and we believe that our people are central to all that we do and are key to delivering on our goal of Reaching the Furthest behind First. We are committed to ensuring a workplace where everybody feels valued and are enabled to succeed in their work and contribute to delivering on our mission.
Job Purpose:
Main duties & responsibilities: The Programme Coordinator-MEAL will lead the strategic direction and operationalization of a robust MEAL framework that drives evidence-based decision-making, accountability, and adaptive learning across Concern Bangladesh’s portfolio. The role ensures coherence of MEAL systems with the Country Strategic Plan (CSP), sector strategies, and organizational priorities, fostering a culture of performance, learning, and impact. S/he will also ensure that robust MEAL frameworks are in place to measure progress against all programme pillars in CSP and enhance accountability to programme participants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership, System Strengthening and Business Development

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Concern Bangladesh’s MEAL strategy and frameworks in line with Concern’s Global MEAL guidelines and Bangladesh Country Strategic Plan (CSP).

• Support the Programme Director and wider programme team in developing evidence-based, high-quality programme designs and contribute actively to fundraising and proposal development efforts

• Support the Country Management Team (CMT) in tracking progress against the Country Strategy and thematic strategies (e.g., Health & Nutrition, Climate Resilience, and Localisation) through integrated MEAL frameworks aligned with Concern’s Result Based Management (RBM) approach and donor requirements.

• Promote integration of gender, protection, climate resilience, and inclusion indicators into MEAL systems.

• Ensure harmonization and quality assurance across project databases and digital data management systems.

Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

• Oversee the design and execution of monitoring activities such as baseline, midline, and endline surveys, as well as evaluations (internal or external), and special studies across projects.

• Provide technical leadership for the use of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies in monitoring and evaluation.

• Ensure timely, accurate, and quality reporting on programme performance, including analysis of trends and results to inform evidence-driven adaptive management.

• Support programme teams to hold regular programme & project review and reflection meetings, ensuring data-driven learning, quality and decision-making.

Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)

• Lead and strengthen the implementation of Concern’s Accountability Framework in line with the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS).

• Oversee the Feedback and Complaint Response Mechanism (FCRM), ensuring accessibility, confidentiality, and responsiveness.

• Monitor and analyse trends in feedback data and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

• Promote staff and partner awareness on safeguarding, code of conduct, and accountability principles.

Learning, Knowledge Management, and Adaptive Programming

• Facilitate cross-programme learning and documentation of best practices and innovations to inform programme design and donor reporting.

• Lead production of programme impact and learning briefs, research summaries, and knowledge products for internal and external communication.

• Support the roll-out of Concern’s global learning agenda and contribute to organizational learning platforms.

Capacity Building and Technical Support

• Strengthen the capacity of programme and partner staff on MEAL concepts, tools, and data analysis (digital and manual).

• Undertake regular assessment of partners’ MEAL system capacity at organisational level, support in developing and rolling out capacity strengthening actions in line with Concern’s Localisation and Locally Led Programme strategy.

• Provide mentoring and technical backstopping to MEAL and programme teams at both country office and field levels.

• Lead periodic refresher training, e.g., on Results-Based Management, CHS, and safeguarding-related monitoring.

• Ensure compliance with Concern Worldwide’s Global Data Protection Policy (GDPR), maintaining confidentiality and responsible use of personal and program data.

• Promote awareness and adherence to GDPR principles across MEAL activities, digital data collection, and reporting systems

Coordination and Representation

• Work closely with the Programme Director, sectoral coordinators, and partner organisations to ensure MEAL integration throughout the programme cycle.

• Represent Concern Bangladesh in national MEAL networks, donor fora, and coordination meetings.

• Liaise with regional and HQ MEAL advisors to ensure global alignment and technical quality.

• Provide constructive support to programme teams to ensure that programme quality standards are upheld across all stages of the project cycle.

Management and Compliance

• Line manages MEAL Officers, ensuring clear objectives, performance management, and professional development.

• Uphold and promote Concern’s values, demonstrating leadership on workplace equality, diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding.

• Participate in emergency response as required and ensure MEAL preparedness for humanitarian operations
  

• Festival allowance (02), Baisakhi allowance, provident fund, Gratuity, Group Life and Hospitalisation Insurance coverages, OPD coverage, Mobile ceiling and other admissible benefits as per organisational policy.