Senior Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

Job Description

Title: Senior Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

Company Name: UCEP Bangladesh

Vacancy: 01

Age: at most 40 years

Location: Dhaka

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years

Published: 6 Jul 2024

Education:
∎ Bachelor/Honors

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 40 years
∎ Bachelor’s or Masters in Statistics / Development Studies / Anthropology / Sociology or relevant subject in social science.
∎ Minimum 05 years of relevant professional experience in M&E in a large organization.
∎ Excellent command of communication skills both in Bangla and English.
∎ Excellent computer operating skill & conversant with MS Office package and trained in M&E related latest software and tools (like KOBO, MS Power BI, GIS etc).
∎ Demonstrated experience in the management of M&E systems for a large organization, particularly using tech-based solutions.
∎ Self-motivated, adaptable and team player.
∎ Ability and willingness to travel frequently.
∎ Age limit for the applicant would be 40 years. Management has the right to make exceptions based on qualifications.
∎ Essential Requirements:
∎ Bachelor’s or Masters in Statistics / Development Studies / Anthropology / Sociology or relevant subject in social science.
∎ Minimum 05 years of relevant professional experience in M&E in a large organization.
∎ Excellent command of communication skills both in Bangla and English.
∎ Excellent computer operating skill & conversant with MS Office package and trained in M&E related latest software and tools (like KOBO, MS Power BI, GIS etc).
∎ Demonstrated experience in the management of M&E systems for a large organization, particularly using tech-based solutions.
∎ Self-motivated, adaptable and team player.
∎ Ability and willingness to travel frequently.
∎ Age limit for the applicant would be 40 years. Management has the right to make exceptions based on qualifications.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Prepare and update M&E Plan, M&E Tools, IPTT, and M&E activity plans with the collaboration of MERL team.
∎ To ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation of UCEP Bangladesh’s programmes in line with organizational vision, mission, values, and goals with UCEP Bangladesh’s Theory of Change and support management in this regard.
∎ To contribute to developing and implementing a Result Based Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, related UPMIS and other necessary tools considering UCEP Bangladesh’s Theory of Change.
∎ Regularly conduct field visits to monitor program implementation and quality, including donor-funded projects, as outlined in the M&E annual operational plan.
∎ To contribute to ensuring the necessary alignment of UCEP Bangladesh’s organizational and programmatic documents (e.g. UCEP Strategies, Project Documents including Logical Framework, Project Proposals etc.) and support the MERL team and other relevant departments.
∎ Ensure indicators are aligned to program activities and strategies and reasonable targets are set for the project to achieve.
∎ To assist in introducing necessary technology-based tools (KOBO, PowerBi, GIS) for ensuring an effective and efficient real-time data-driven M&E system and develop capacity of relevant staff.
∎ To assist project-specific dashboard development and regular updates for project implementation or review meetings.
∎ To contribute developing systems for Big Data Management including acquisition, data analysis, data quality assessments and reporting for development of key organizational and programmatic documents (e.g. Annual Report, Monthly Monitoring Report, Budgets, Project Documents, Donor Reports, UCEP Bangladesh’s websites, social media, e-newsletter etc.).
∎ To coordinate with other departments and project team for timely development of M&E reports, share feedback and assist in orienting and developing capacity of relevant staff at central and regional levels.
∎ To maintain strict confidentiality of information, documents and other internal and external communications.
∎ To carry out any other relevant tasks assigned by the UCEP authority as and when necessary.
∎ Nature of Job: Fixed-Term Contractual Staff (Core position)
∎ Job Location: UCEP Head Office, Dhaka.
∎ Job Purpose: To develop and implement a Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for UCEP Bangladesh and its affiliated entities, ensuring alignment with UCEP Bangladesh’s values, vision, mission, goals, and relevant national laws.
∎ To contribute to the development and implementation of the UCEP Program Management Information System (UPMIS) and establish effective interventions for organizational learning and development through research, innovation, and technology for UCEP Bangladesh and its affiliated entities (UTI, UIST, USC, etc.), in line with UCEP Bangladesh’s values, vision, mission, goals, and relevant national laws.
∎ Job Responsibilities:
∎ Prepare and update M&E Plan, M&E Tools, IPTT, and M&E activity plans with the collaboration of MERL team.
∎ To ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation of UCEP Bangladesh’s programmes in line with organizational vision, mission, values, and goals with UCEP Bangladesh’s Theory of Change and support management in this regard.
∎ To contribute to developing and implementing a Result Based Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, related UPMIS and other necessary tools considering UCEP Bangladesh’s Theory of Change.
∎ Regularly conduct field visits to monitor program implementation and quality, including donor-funded projects, as outlined in the M&E annual operational plan.
∎ To contribute to ensuring the necessary alignment of UCEP Bangladesh’s organizational and programmatic documents (e.g. UCEP Strategies, Project Documents including Logical Framework, Project Proposals etc.) and support the MERL team and other relevant departments.
∎ Ensure indicators are aligned to program activities and strategies and reasonable targets are set for the project to achieve.
∎ To assist in introducing necessary technology-based tools (KOBO, PowerBi, GIS) for ensuring an effective and efficient real-time data-driven M&E system and develop capacity of relevant staff.
∎ To assist project-specific dashboard development and regular updates for project implementation or review meetings.
∎ To contribute developing systems for Big Data Management including acquisition, data analysis, data quality assessments and reporting for development of key organizational and programmatic documents (e.g. Annual Report, Monthly Monitoring Report, Budgets, Project Documents, Donor Reports, UCEP Bangladesh’s websites, social media, e-newsletter etc.).
∎ To coordinate with other departments and project team for timely development of M&E reports, share feedback and assist in orienting and developing capacity of relevant staff at central and regional levels.
∎ To maintain strict confidentiality of information, documents and other internal and external communications.
∎ To carry out any other relevant tasks assigned by the UCEP authority as and when necessary.
∎ Safeguarding: UCEP Bangladesh is dedicated to creating a safe and respectful work environment, free from any form of misconduct such as sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial impropriety. It is imperative that our staff actively safeguard the well-being of children, young individuals, and adults consistently. We require all team members and volunteers to uphold this commitment by our Code of Conduct and PSEAH policies. We place utmost importance on recruiting individuals who wholeheartedly embrace and exemplify this dedication in their work with us.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Salary: Negotiable.
∎ Compensation & Benefits: Provident Fund (PF), Gratuity, Festival Bonus, Weekly 02 Holidays etc.

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka

Read Before Apply:

***Applications without requisite qualifications and experience will not be considered. 

Apply Procedure

Interested candidates should apply to https://jobs.ucepbd.org on or before July 16, 2024. Only short-listed candidates would be contacted and may be requested for more information. The authority reserves the right to accept/reject any or all applications without assigning any reason whatsoever. Direct application to any UCEP Bangladesh staffs, any communication in regard to the application or any attempt to influence the process will immediately disqualify candidacy. UCEP Bangladesh is actively trying to increase equity and gender parity in the organization. Therefore, qualified women and candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds including Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are especially encouraged to apply. The compulsory age of retirement is 60 years.

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Company Information:
∎ UCEP Bangladesh
∎ Plot No 2 & 3, Mirpur-2, Dhaka - 1216
∎ UCEP Bangladesh is a non-profit and non-government organization working with the motto “help to learn, skills to earn”! It serves children and youth and its programme includes second chance education, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET), support for job placement and advocacy for ensuring increased employability and Decent Work. UCEP Bangladesh has special focus on inclusion therefore, gives priority to the underprivileged. At present, UCEP Bangladesh works in 10 districts of the country. To learn more, please visit www.ucepbd.org.

Address::
∎ Plot No 2 & 3, Mirpur-2, Dhaka - 1216
∎ UCEP Bangladesh is a non-profit and non-government organization working with the motto “help to learn, skills to earn”! It serves children and youth and its programme includes second chance education, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET), support for job placement and advocacy for ensuring increased employability and Decent Work. UCEP Bangladesh has special focus on inclusion therefore, gives priority to the underprivileged. At present, UCEP Bangladesh works in 10 districts of the country. To learn more, please visit www.ucepbd.org.

Application Deadline: 16 Jul 2024

Category: NGO/Development