Technical Specialist (M & E)

Job Description

Title: Technical Specialist (M & E)

Company Name: Dhaka Ahsania Mission, Health Sector

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Masters degree in any discipline

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) is a non-government development organization founded in 1958 by Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah, an eminent educationist, reformer and Sufi with the aim of social and spiritual development of entire human community. DAM has been contributing for the betterment of the disadvantaged population through operating 35 institutions and also 8 sectors of development. Health and WASH Sector is one of the core sectors of DAM which has also been operating 9 institutions and 15 donor funded projects.
∎ DAM Health & WASH Sector is going to recruit a competent and self-motivated individual for the position of Program Officer of GFATM funded "Prioritized HIV prevention and treatment services for key populations in Bangladesh" Program through Save the Children covering Bangladesh. It`s a Project Office or Regional Level based position.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ The M&E Specialist works to ensure project activity management is strengthened and that results of GF-FR-FSW program efforts are maximized.
∎ Lead the monitoring and ongoing review of the project Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP). Ensure that the PMP is updated as needed, with meaningful indicators and targets that communicate the impact of project activities. Provide ongoing analysis of project performance in order to identify key issues which require action by the Team Leader and to inform the development of communications materials.
∎ Lead and provide technical input into the development of operational research, trail program assessments and national surveys as needed.
∎ Maintain familiarity with current literature and best practices in strategic information relevant to HIV and STI prevention in Bangladesh, especially in regard to performance monitoring; program level data gathering/validation; trend monitoring and reporting; assist the implementation of public health evaluations and special studies; DHIS-2; national surveillance systems; and population-based surveys.
∎ Oversee and coordinate planning and implementation of all Drop-In-Center/Outlets and partner’s project office monitoring activities. Support program personnel in M&E of all activities, including coordination of data quality audits, reviewing and providing input on M&E plans, reviewing progress reports, and participating in site visits. Ensure that planned development results are achieved in a highly efficient, effective and timely manner, consistent with GF-FR requirements.
∎ Lead project office reporting including the Performance Plan and Report and the Monthly (quantitative), quarterly and annual quantitative and narrative progress reports. Coordinate with project program personnel and consortium partners to ensure timely compilation and reporting of results for required indicators. Perform analysis of data to inform Team Leader on program planning. Liaise with the Drop-In-Centers/Outlets, consortium partner office team to ensure that the consortium lead fulfills all reporting requirements to management agency (SCI) according to established deadlines.
∎ Coordinate with and provide technical advice, direction or assistance to consortium partners to ensure that partners’ activity targets are well coordinated and in line with the project performance monitoring plan. Work with the program personnel to ensure that all relevant concerns are complying with GF-FR requirements for performance monitoring and reporting. Take a lead role in developing and facilitating regular communication and feedback with consortium partners on strategic information issue.
∎ The M&E Specialist participates individually, and in groups, in the development and implementation of capacity building and other participatory activities for project staffs that serve to broaden the knowledge and practice of effective M&E of project activities. Individually, and as a part of a group, the Specialist provides leadership in the development and documentation of effective tools and approaches for M&E.
∎ Work together with management agencies, ASP/DGHS, and other key stakeholders to support the strengthening of key government systems at the national, district, and community level. This includes attending technical working group meetings on related issues
∎ Report to safeguarding focal person for any allegation or concerns on the violation of the safe guarding policy in relation to project staffs, organizational staffs, vendors and volunteers is raised. Beside will play major role in relevant awareness building with in the team mates and others as necessary as well as will cooperate and support for establishing the safe guarding mechanism with the organization and projects.
∎ Develop safeguarding monitoring and project risk assessment tools
∎ Present safeguarding monitoring outcomes to Team Leaders quarterly through different monitor’s monitoring reports.
∎ Performs other assignments as required to reinforce capacity of consortium staffs and help plan M&E strategies for new business as required
∎ Ready to work to respond to any natural disaster or emergency situation anywhere in Bangladesh.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 30 years
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ At least2-3years of experience in relevant fields.
∎ Ability to work independently and in a team.
∎ Strong organizational and financial management skills.
∎ Have good knowledge of HIV/AIDA.
∎ Experience of donor supported Project.
∎ Good computer skills on Microsoft Office Tools, especially MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power Point.
∎ Work experience in the area of NGO Sector.
∎ Applicants must have COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate.
∎ Age at most 45 years (Age may be considered for experienced candidate).

Salary: Tk. 75000 (Monthly)

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 13 Mar 2023

Company Information:
∎ 7 Mar 2023
∎ Dhaka Ahsania Mission, Health Sector
∎ Address : House-152, Block-Ka, PC Culture Housing Society, Shyamoli, Dhaka-1207
∎ Web : www.amic.org.bd
∎ Business : Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) is one of the leading development organizations in Bangladesh. Addiction Management & Integrated Care (AMIC)- an Institution of DAM is running drug treatment and rehabilitation centers and implementing Tobacco Control Program along with it’s other programme like primary health care program, communicable and non-communicable diseases prevention program and mental health care program. It is also implementing GFATM funded TB Control Program through BRAC. AMIC is looking for competent and self-motivated individual for the above position.

Category: NGO/Development

: "Smokers No Need to Apply""Preference will be given to suitable female candidates"All employees of DAM are expected to perform roles and responsibilities following its code of conduct and safeguarding policies for preventing any forms of harassment and abuse.Deserving candidates are requested to send their application with a cover letter, two professional references and a copy of recent passport size photograph with contact cell number to Director, Health and WASH Sector, Dhaka Ahsania Mission, House-152, Road-6, Block-Ka, PC Culture Housing Society, Shyamoli, Dhaka-1207 or through email at [email protected] write the name of position at the top of the envelope.Please visit our website: www.amic.org.bd