Habitat for Humanity International (“HFHI”) is a non-profit ecumenical Christian organisation dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide and to making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat for Humanity is founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, decent, affordable place to live in dignity and safety. Habitat for Humanity Bangladesh (HFHB) is a branch of HFHI dedicated to the eradication of substandard housing and homelessness in Bangladesh. HFHB is currently looking for interested and qualified candidates for the following position.

Program Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)
(Based in Dhaka)

  1. Develop and implement MEAL strategies in collaboration with the National Office and HRC/Project Offices for measuring organizational strength and performance at the field level and identifying program qualities and good/best practices implemented by HFHII-B directly and/or through partner/CBOS that contribute to a positive impact on target communities.
  2. Design and conduct assessment/baseline survey and evaluation (Midterm/Final/ Impact) of the project/programs in consultation with. SM -PD and M&E.
  3. Builds MEAL capacity of the program/project staffs through designing and implementing of appropriate training. This includes assisting program team in project design including MEAL planning in consultation with  SM -PD and M&E and the HFHI Asia-Pacific Program Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager.
  4. Report Senior Manager on the status of HFHI-B's overall program implementation and its implications.
  5. Participate in programmatic audits for HFHI-B and partner/CBOs and develop tools and methods for such audits, in collaboration with other stakeholders
  6. Support partner organizations in developing their respective MEAL systems.
  7. Produce program/project reports for the management as assigned.
  8. Produce through the Global Metrics Tool (GMT) and fulfil the requirement of HFHB and AP.
  9. Maintain progress database for  HFHB 
  10. Research and update secondary data for project development
  11. Support development of logical frameworks for project proposals. This includes incorporation of good/best practices and past program/project lessons and evidence.
  12. Identify, gather primary data, accumulate and highlight impact in future proposals
  13. Support the SM-PD and in proposal development, writing of highly competitive grant proposals and project concept notes.
  14. Support the development and implementation of grant information management systems, processes and procedures.
  15. Develop a good dialog and communication with all team members to insure a healthy working environment with good relationships and motivate all staff to contribution their best for achievement of desired outcomes.

Requirements:

  • The ideal person should have a Masters Degree preferably in statistics/social science/economics/science with 3-4 years working experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, preferably with a Development Organization.  
  • Strong technical expertise in the field of evaluation, social investigation and qualitative and quantitative analysis   Advance skills in SPSS and MS Offices software;     
  • Bilingual; able to proficiently speak and write both English & Bengali  
  • Capacity to handle multi tasks & prioritize job responsibilities     
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team  
  • Good hand on reporting.  
  • Excellent communication skills in both spoken & written English & Bengali.
  • Stewardship of resources, transparency and accountability.  
  • Good Organizational Skills  
  • Capacity to handle multi tasks & prioritize job responsibilities  
  • Willingness to visit filed frequently with self-initiatives.

Salary: Taka 45,000 gross per month and other regular benefits as per organizational policy.

If  your qualification and experience matches with our requirements, and you share a commitment to Habitat’s values and vision, please forward completed HFHB’s Job Application Form to hr@habitatbangladesh.org  or send the same to The Human Resource Manager, Habitat for Humanity International- Bangladesh, House # 12 (3rd Floor), Road # 16/A, Gulshan-1, Dhaka-1212 by 12:00pm July 15, 2017.  The Job Application Form can be downloaded by clicking here. Please note the application form is required to be completed in full and that incomplete applications will not be considered. Women and minority are especially encouraged to apply.

* Our organization is committed to promote equal opportunities for women and men from different caste, ethnic and religious backgrounds and encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply for all our positions.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Telephone enquiries or any form of persuasion will lead to disqualification