MEAL Officer (Ukhiya Base)

Job Description

Title: MEAL Officer (Ukhiya Base)

Company Name: Terre des hommes

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Masters in Social Science, Development Studies, or relevant discipline

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): Data Analysis skills, Implementation of MEAL

Job Context:
∎ The MEAL Officer will contribute to implement the Tdh`s Bangladesh MEAL framework, with particular focus on tracking project results (outputs, outcomes, and impact), support to implement both the quantitative and qualitative assessment, assist in documenting projects lessons and good practices, implement the accountability instruments, manage data collection and quality, and assist in data analysis and preparation of MEAL reports.

∎ S/he will be responsible to implement the MEAL action plan, and assist the project team in preparing periodic reports in relation to the project MEAL plan. The MEAL Officer will work in close collaboration with the project teams and will report to the MEAL Deputy Coordinator (hierarchically and functionally).

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Collaborate with program team to ensure timely execution of MEAL action plan and produce MEAL results.
∎ Support in developing and implementing a robust MEAL instrument and system that will ensure tracking of project/ programme results at different levels (outputs, outcomes, and impact).
∎ Support in developing detailed MEAL plans and MEAL action plans for projects and ensure execution accordingly.
∎ Work with line manager to provide alerts to the respective teams on corrective actions required to meet the timeline, including flagging the operational issues and risks.
∎ Support in the recruitment and provide training to data enumerators, supervise and manage them for quality data collection.
∎ Work with the MEAL team to analyze and present quantitative and qualitative data, to produce MEAL reports and recommendations for the improvement of program quality.
∎ Visit Tdh and its partner fields to cross-check and verify programme data and information using standard tools and methodologies.
∎ Manage the implementation of surveys, assessments, and evaluations for projects, and meet the Tdh standards.
∎ Support the team to store all hard data in the possession of Tdh securely.
∎ Collect and compile data from the team for MEAL and for donor reporting on time.
∎ Work and collaborate with the team to disseminate MEAL results among the beneficiaries and stakeholders.
∎ Participate in MEAL and program discussions, events, sessions, meetings, and seminars for capacity enhancement and contribute to the development of the MEAL system and projects.
∎ Uphold data protection protocol at all stages of information management, particularly for data sharing.
∎ Accept new responsibilities as and when - assigned by the line manager.
∎ Values
∎ Commit to respect Tdh security policies, Child Safeguarding policy and fraud prevention policies.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 20 years
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ Minimum of 3 years of work experience in the field of MEAL with national or international organizations in projects related to health, access to justice, migration, and child protection. Specially 2 years of experience in a similar role.
∎ Understanding of participatory MEAL methods and tools and experience in participatory assessment and community-based monitoring approaches.
∎ Speaking and understanding the local language is mandatory.
∎ Knowledge and experience in the application of MEAL approaches (both qualitative and quantitative) and framework.
∎ Knowledge and experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection, data sorting and management, data quality assurance, data analysis, and presentation.
∎ Skilled in using computer software, and statistical packages - quantitative (KoBo/SurveyCTO, Excel, SPSS/STATA) and qualitative (MaxQDA) for data analysis.
∎ Knowledge and experience in developing data collection instruments (e.g., survey, FGD, KII, IDI, stories, good practices) and deployment at the field level.
∎ Experience in managing and supervising data enumerators for the collection of data at the field level using mobile phone/tab-based app.
∎ Experience in managing and support to external consultants for MEAL-related studies and ensuring timely delivery of work.
∎ Experience in working with and/or providing support to the partner organizations to implement MEAL approaches and tools.
∎ Knowledge of the information management systems for humanitarian programmes.
∎ Understanding of Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS).
∎ Sound in spoken and report writing in English.
∎ Competencies
∎ Ability to learn and adapt to new knowledge and culture quickly.
∎ Ability to support summarizing complex information and delivering information in a simplified way.
∎ Able to work with partners and stakeholders at all levels.
∎ Ability to prioritize work and execute intended activities on time and in collaboration with others.
∎ Ability to work as a team member and coordinate with others.
∎ Above average interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
∎ Above average in oral, written, and presentation skills.
∎ Person with disability are encouraged to apply

Salary: Tk. 55800 (Monthly)

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Festival Bonus: 2

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 25 Dec 2023

Company Information:
∎ 17 Dec 2023
∎ Terre des hommes
∎ Address : House no: 52 (1st and 2nd Floor), Road no: 15, Block: D, Banani, Dhaka – 1213
∎ Business : Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) is an International Non-Profit Private Organization operating in Bangladesh since 1974 in the fields of Child Protection, Healthcare, Nutrition, Emergency Relief, Water/Sanitation and Hygiene.

Category: NGO/Development

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Source: bdjobs.com