Project Officer - MEAL

Job Description

Title: Project Officer - MEAL

Company Name: Dhaka Ahsania Mission

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's in statistics/ information systems/ social science

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Duty station: Ukhia, Cox`s Bazar
∎ Starting date:15 November 2019
∎ Contract duration:Up to February 2020
∎ Contract type:Full time
∎ Reports to:Project Manager
∎ Coordinates with :DAM: Project Officers-Food Security & Livelihoods/ Infrastructure/ WASH and Administration & Finance Officer
∎ HEKS/EPER: MEAL & Grant Coordinator, Program Managers-FSL/WASH & Shelter and Communications Officer
∎ Technical referent: MEAL & Grant Coordinator, Humanitarian Aid department, HEKS/EPER, Cox`s Bazar
∎ Direct line manager of: Assistant Project Officers-FSL

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Project implementation:
∎ Ensure implementation of M&E plan of the project, assist in the modification of M&E systems as required.
∎ Provide technical support to frontline staff to make them understand different M&E formats, survey tools and process of executing the M&E activities.
∎ Develop detailed Plan of Action (PoA) in coordination with the project team.
∎ Measure project/programme performance using appropriate tools & techniques.
∎ Consider of disaster resilient features, gender sensitivity, inclusive approach as a cross cutting issue during programme planning and implementation.
∎ Information management and reporting:
∎ Understand and ensure privacy laws and standards are implemented and adhered to; Establish data quality standards and ensure standards are met.
∎ Lead all the assessment and surveys planned in the project.
∎ Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation system.
∎ Prepare monthly statistical and narrative reports as required and submit to the line management in time.
∎ Maintain and update project's online based data management platforms.
∎ Collate reports, case stories and undertake filed visits to gather information and results related to the project activities.
∎ Coordination, networking and advocacy:
∎ Establish networking with the relevant Government department at Upazila level.
∎ Ensure strong relationship with other agencies working in Camp-15 and its surrounding host communities.
∎ Ensure participation in cluster meetings and working group meetings led by relevant agencies.
∎ Assist organizational M&E department in dissemination of lessons learnt through organizing meeting, workshops etc.
∎ Capacity Strengthening:
∎ Participate, organize and facilitate different types of training and workshop at Upazila/Union/Camp level to strengthen the capacity of the project team.
∎ Provide on the job coaching to the project team on data collection and management in line with the project plan.
∎ Train specific groups engaging community representatives on data collection tools, processes and methodologies.
∎ Financial Management and logistics:
∎ Manage budget for the assigned activities and ensure all expenses are according to budget and meet project standards regarding financial management, including accountability and good governance.
∎ Liaise, as necessary, with the logistics, admin and finance staff to ensure relevant items are procured, transported, stored, managed and accounted for correctly.
∎ Safety and Security:
∎ Asses and consult other agencies to ensure security situation of planned locations is calms; Ensure risk assessment and share security information.
∎ Provide timely incident report to the line manager as needed.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Master's in statistics/ information systems/ social science or equivalent degree with 5 years of WASH &Livelihoods project related experience.
∎ Priority will be given to the candidates who have experience in Rohingya response project.
∎ Proven skills in quantitative data collection, analysis, and validation.
∎ Keep strong coordination with other implementing agencies, donor and local governmental authorities at field level.
∎ Excellent computer skills.
∎ Knowledge on different standards (Sphere, Core humanitarian standards, etc)
∎ Fluent English skills (written, spoken and reading). Local language is an asset.
∎ Willingness to accept frequent field missions. Driving motorbike with valid driving license.
∎ Ability to establish collaborative relationships with staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
∎ Strong attitude to take initiative, work autonomously and achieve results effectively; Flexibility and Stress-management.

Salary:
∎ BDT. 60,000 plus other benefits according to policy

Application Deadline: November 10, 2019

Company Information:
∎ Dhaka Ahsania Mission

Category: NGO/Development