JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Reports To: Senior Research Officer 

Duty station: Dhaka

Duration: Till June 2026, with a strong possibility of extension

Start Date: May 2025

Context

BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international charity. We use media and communication to help deliver stronger democracies, a safer, more habitable planet, and inclusive societies. We combine a unique blend of journalistic, creative, research, and international development expertise; deep local knowledge of our audiences in the places we work; our strong networks of local partners; and our invaluable link to the BBC and everything it stands for.

We serve people most vulnerable to information disorder (including mis- and disinformation and information poverty), division, and distrust, focusing on people underserved by public interest media and at the frontline of global challenges, risks and crises. We have a particular affinity for and track record of working with young people as agents of change; they will continue to be a central focus. BBC Media Action works with partners around the world to provide impartial, impactful, and trustworthy media to people in need so that they can make informed choices to transform their lives.

Job purpose

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be accountable for supporting quantitative studies, monitoring, and evaluation activities in the Bangladesh office. This role involves overseeing the design and implementation of baseline, midline, and endline surveys in consultation with the supervisor. Additionally, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will develop the project's M&E plan, including reporting, database management, and creating performance monitoring frameworks. The position also requires managing, compiling, and analysing large-scale datasets. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of statistical methods, monitoring and evaluation tools and techniques, along with practical experience using software such as SPSS and KOBO for their work.

Main Duties & responsibilities

  • Lead the development of quantitative research plans when assigned with a research project. Formulate quantitative research designs and develop necessary instruments such as surveys and needs assessment questionnaires. 
  • Oversee the field research team and liaise with agencies in conducting fieldwork, including briefing the field team and supervising the piloting of the survey instruments. Monitor and control the data quality of fieldwork/ data collection.
  • Analyse data, prepare draft research reports, and creatively present and disseminate key findings, insights, and recommendations for internal/external stakeholders and partners
  • Lead with the development of the M&E Plan, including reporting, database management, and developing M&E and/or performance monitoring plans. 
  • Lead role in overseeing data collection, collation, storage, analysis, and reporting, ensuring that data is of high quality and audit-worthy
  • Work closely with the partners’ staff responsible for project management and monitoring data collection and analysis, and contribute to the timely updating of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) database.
  • Identify lessons learned and develop case studies to capture the project's impact evidence and share it with the project manager to improve project performance using M&E findings.
  • Train and share knowledge with research assistants, helping them build their research skills and management knowledge.
  • Check that monitoring data are discussed in appropriate forums and in a timely fashion regarding their implications for future action. If necessary, create such discussions to fill any gaps.
  • Track the timeline and ensure all research and monitoring activities are delivered on time.

Skills, knowledge, and experience requirements:

Criteria
Essential / desirable
A minimum bachelor’s degree in statistics/applied statistics/ social science or other relevant discipline.
E
Strong knowledge and experience in indicator selection, target setting, and developing M&E plans, tools, and methodologies.
E
Highly competent in quantitative data analysis using statistical software, particularly SPSS and MS Excel.
E
Good knowledge of research and database management, with an emphasis on quantitative methods.
 
Strong knowledge and experience in using QualtricsTM, ODK, KOBO, and other mobile/online data collection.
E
Strong report writing skills, with the proven ability to communicate complex technical ideas using non-technical language to a wide range of audiences, including production staff and development practitioners.
E
Strong IT skills, including Excel and PowerPoint.
E
Good time management skills, with a track record of delivering to deadlines.
E
Knowledge and experience in data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, etc.
D
Experience in conducting fieldwork and applying qualitative research tools
D

The role may involve working with groups of vulnerable children and adults. For the successful candidate, mandatory training will be provided on BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct. A police background check may form part of the recruitment process. BBC Media Action operates a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people.

How to Apply:

If you are interested,

  • You must complete the latest job application form for BBC Media Action, available at the link on www.bdjobs.com.
  • Mark your filled-in application form with your name and position
  • Mention the name of the position properly in the email subject line
  • Email your application form to applications@bd.bbcmediaaction.org.
  • Do NOT send any cover letter/CV/certificates/photograph except your completed application form.
  • If you are applying for more than one position, you must apply separately in line with the job description.

The deadline for submitting applications is 31 March 2025.

The BBC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to being inclusive and accessible to disabled people.