Project Officer-MEAL

Job Description

Title: Project Officer-MEAL

Company Name: Community Development Centre-CODEC

Vacancy: 1

Age: 25 to 40 years

Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Tk. 40000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ 3 to 5 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 29 Sep 2024

Education:
∎ Master of Development Studies (MDS), Master of Social Science (MSS), Master of Science (MSc) in Statistics

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 25 to 40 years
∎ At least 3-5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in development or humanitarian projects.·
∎ Strong command of English, both written and spoken, is essential.·
∎ Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Community Development Centre (CODEC) is going to implement the Bangladesh Flood Response 2024 Project, funded by Oxfam Bangladesh; which will assist affected populations in 3 unions Underchar Union, Kaladaraf Union and Aojbalia Union of Noakhali Sadar Upazila under Noakhali districts.
∎ The goal of the project is “Inclusive multi sectoral humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable flood-affected people to reduce suffering and save lives” through 3 expected outcomes-
∎ Enhanced food security and restored livelihoods for households affected by the Eastern floods in Bangladesh.
∎ Increased access to sustainable improved WASH services for households affected by the floods.
∎ Flood-affected individuals have increased access to protection services; and gender inequities that contribute to GBV are addressed; and local humanitarian leadership is strengthened.
∎ The project targets a total of 1,500 HHs (6,450 people) ensuring Emergency Food Security and Livelihoods, WASH, Gender and Protection .
∎ Duration - 11 months.
∎ Responsibilties:
∎ The Project Officer-MEAL will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) framework for the project.
∎ This role involves designing and conducting assessments, monitoring project activities, analyzing data, facilitating learning, and ensuring accountability mechanisms are effective and responsive.
∎ S/he will ensure that project activities align with the objectives and indicators outlined in the Implementation Strategy & Technical Guidance.
∎ Key Responsibilities:
∎ Develop and Implement MEAL Framework:
∎ Create a comprehensive MEAL framework for the project, including methodologies and tools for monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning.
∎ Ensure the MEAL framework aligns with the project’s objectives and donor requirements.
∎ Assessments and Data Collection:
∎ Design and conduct baseline, midline, and endline assessments to measure project impact and outcomes across Emeregncy Food Security and Livelihoods,WASH, Gender and Protection,
∎ Development components.
∎ Develop tools and methods for data collection and analysis, ensuring high-quality and reliable data.
∎ Monitoring and Reporting:
∎ Monitor the implementation of project activities, ensuring they are in alignment with the project’s objectives, indicators, and Implementation
∎ Strategy & Technical Guidance.
∎ Collect, analyze, and report data on project performance, including both quantitative and qualitative findings.
∎ Prepare and submit regular MEAL reports to the Project Coordinator, donors, and other stakeholders.
∎ Facilitate Learning and Knowledge Sharing:
∎ Facilitate learning and knowledge sharing among project staff, stakeholders, and beneficiaries.
∎ Identify and document best practices, lessons learned, and areas for improvement.
∎ Ensure Accountability Mechanisms:
∎ Develop and implement accountability mechanisms, including feedback and grievance redressal systems, ensuring they are accessible and effective.
∎ Monitor and respond to feedback and complaints from beneficiaries and stakeholders.
∎ Capacity Building:
∎ Provide training and support to project staff and partners on MEAL-related topics, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
∎ PSEA Policy-S/he should abide by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC)'s six core principles on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy.
∎ Ensure the safety of team members (in respect to Prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse - PSEA) from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the program's goals on safeguarding implementation.
∎ Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
∎ Contingent Task Assignments:
∎ The Project Head may assign additional tasks based on the demands of the emergency situation and program requirements.
∎ Other Responsibilities:
∎ Strong analytical and data management skills.
∎ Experience with MEAL frameworks, tools, and methodologies.Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STATA) and MS Office Suite.
∎ Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
∎ Ability to work independently and in a team, with strong attention to detail.
∎ Experience in project management documentation.
∎ Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
∎ Strong command of English, both written and spoken, is essential.Personal Attributes:
∎ Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.

Skills & Expertise:

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Company Information:
∎ Community Development Centre-CODEC
∎ Plot-02, Road-02, Lake Valley R/A, Hazi Jafor Ali Road, Foy's Lake, Khulshi, Chattogram, Bangladesh.
∎ CODEC is a National NGO, working with the disadvantage coastal and fisherflok communities for their socio-cultural and economic development.

Address::
∎ Plot-02, Road-02, Lake Valley R/A, Hazi Jafor Ali Road, Foy's Lake, Khulshi, Chattogram, Bangladesh.
∎ CODEC is a National NGO, working with the disadvantage coastal and fisherflok communities for their socio-cultural and economic development.

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 3 Oct 2024

Category: NGO/Development

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