Date: 14/12/2022

Caritas Bangladesh (CB) is a national and non-profit development organization operating in Bangladesh since 1967. It has its Central Office in Dhaka and eight Regional Offices (Barishal, Chattogram, Dhaka, Dinajpur, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi and Sylhet Region). CB is implementing 95 on-going projects covering 200 Upazilas focusing on six main priorities i.e i) Social Welfare for Vulnerable Communities (SWVC), ii) Education and Child Development, iii) Nutrition and Health Education, iv) Disaster Management, v) Ecological Conservation and Food Security (ECFS), and vi) Development of Indigenous Peoples.

Caritas Bangladesh (CB) is looking for suitable candidate for an immediate appointment as well as to prepare a panel list for the post of Program Officer (MEAL) under Caritas Central Office.

The details of the position including job responsibilities, educational qualification and other qualities /competency required for the above position are given below for your information:

Details of Position:

Required Educational Qualification:

• Minimum GPA 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent in Masters and Honors Degree in Statistics and minimum GPA 4.5 (on a 5.0 scale) or equivalent in SSC and HSC.

Required Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years’ working experience in MEAL sector preferably with National/International organizations.

Required Competencies:

• The candidate should have a sound knowledge of development practices and different monitoring and evaluation methods and be independently capable of designing M&E tools and techniques (especially apps based) and preparing their application guidelines. S/he will contribute the design and development of participatory MEAL system to track progress against result based program objectives, will take a lead in the development and maintenance of a program tracking database, will engage in guiding field staff for regular data collection, synchronizing data, analyzing data and produce analytical reports to support planning and decision-making process.
• Leading M&E system, framework, processes and products and ensure alignment and compliance with Caritas Bangladesh and donors.
• Providing program information and analysis that articulates the organization’s programmatic delivery position in light of internal and external targets, results and priorities.
• Designing, planning, monitoring, reviewing and reporting using Project Cycle Management approach and sector tools such as Theory of Change and Logical Frameworks.
• Conducting and/or managing reviews and evaluations of projects that use both quantitative and qualitative monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment.
• Excellent practical experience in designing survey methodologies (quantitative and qualitative), conduct data collection using apps, processing, ratification, analysis and reporting.
• Excellent working knowledge and skills in Statistical Data Analysis Software, e.g., SPSS, Stata, SAS, etc.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Experience on participatory approach especially in working with CBOs, primary groups and households independently.
• Skilled in managing baseline survey, digital data collection, data analysis and reporting.
• Skilled in conducting and commissioning review, research and impact assessment.

Other Requirements:

• Should have high level of competence with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, composing English and Bangla etc., is essential.
• Should be self-driven and positive to work in a team.
• Should have “can do’ attitude and able to handle multiple tasks managing priorities.
• Should be committed to work following organizational aims, values, principal and policies.
• Should have excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
• Should be smart, dynamic, intelligent and committed.
• Commitment to work following organizational aims, values, principal and policies.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Provide feedback at regular interval and supply authentic information to the decision makers on the implementation of various undertakings, and identify key variables on the objectives of each program/project thus helping the management to take appropriate decisions at the right time.

Required Languages: Strong written and oral command in English/Bangla is required.

Travel: This position is based in Dhaka with frequent travel throughout Bangladesh. Up to 50% travel to Region/field offices and field.