Career Opportunity with International Rescue Committee
MEAL Manager - Protection

  
Country: Bangladesh
Job Title: MEAL Manager – Protection
Department: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)
Contract length: Till 31 December 2026 (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)
Work Location: IRC-Bangladesh, Ukhiya Office
Reporting to: Head of MEAL and Program Quality
Expected Start Date: At Earliest
Remuneration Package: Competitive Base Pay with Fringe Benefits (As per IRC National Pay Scale in Bangladesh)
Program Brief

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Since 2017, IRC has supported Rohingya Refugees and Bangladeshi nationalities communities in Cox's Bazar, Khulna, Barisal, and Chittagong with integrated services. The organization also addresses climate change impacts by building resilience and promoting economic recovery, education, and protection.
Purpose

Reporting directly to the Head of MEAL and Program Quality, you will strengthen the MEAL efforts, approaches, and systems to foster learning and accountability for our clients; support IRC’s global and measurement ambitions of Strategy 100 and the Country Strategic Action Plan. You will oversee the MEAL functions of the Protection program – including Child Protection, Women’s Protection and Empowerment and Protection and Rule of Law – within the Bangladesh MEAL team.

Major Responsibilities

Technical Leadership and Partnership

  • Manage all technical aspects and actions of MEAL regarding the Protection program; respond to program needs; foster high standards and practices for quality data, analysis, and reports. Enable accountability to clients, partners, and donors.
  • Improve MEAL systems and approaches and foster learning.
  • Represent IRC at technical meetings, forums, and other events & build partnership within IRC and other areas of expertise.
  • Champion design, access, and use of data by leaders and partners for shared learning and evidence-based decision-making.
  • Collaborate with MEAL teams within and outside IRC to support harmonization of MEAL systems and approaches, sharing capacity and experiences.

Technical Oversight

  • Lead the MEAL system and processes for the Protection program in harmony with the MEAL Country and Global Strategy throughout the project cycle by:
  • Using learning, evidence, and data from previous projects to inform project proposal design.
  • Working with the Head of MEAL and Program Quality to develop logical frameworks and MEAL plans, and with the MIS Manager to develop digital data collection tools, and processes for online data management.
  • Establishing and ensuring timely data flow, quality checks, and audits, and updating of data visualization.
  • Supervising routine MEAL field activities.
  • Conducting periodic field monitoring visits to assess program quality as per agreed upon checklists and benchmarks.
  • Undertaking regular analysis of monitoring data and working closely with program coordinators and managers to facilitate decision-making for real-time program adaptation.
  • Producing quality reports and updating dashboards with key findings that foster learning and decision-making and share in project cycle management meetings and team meetings.
  • Working with the Accountability and Knowledge Management Specialist to identify, detail, and share lessons learned to improve services and results for our clients.
  • Coordinating with relevant partners to ensure that they can collect data and provide their inputs as per agreed upon timelines.
  • Provide Protection data and programming inputs to the Head of MEAL and Program Quality to support the design, method, and conduct of surveys such as baseline and end line, and the commission of evaluations in coordination with colleagues and partners.
  • Advocate for and support the expansion of standard mobile data technology and online dashboard to enhance timeliness and quality of data collection, analysis, and visualization.
  • Join and contribute to IRC’s effort in meeting its internal and external accountability commitments through the implementation of sound accountability, client feedback, and response mechanisms.

Team Management

  • Coordinate, lead, mentor and support a dynamic small team of MEAL staff for Protection programming; foster timely and high-quality achievement, and an inclusive and respectful team climate.
  • Promote the growth and development of others in IRC teams and partners in MEAL: Lead and craft high-quality technical training and learning materials for partners, colleagues, and junior staff.
  • Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of country MEAL officers, assistants, and relevant partner staff.

Working Relationships

  • Internally, reports to Head of MEAL and Program Quality, supervises MEAL Officer(s), and liaises with technical Coordinators/Managers throughout the country program.
  • Externally, supports partner MEAL staff, and ensures accountability to affected populations (clients).

Others

  • Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC [team/office]
  • Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.
Requirements
  • A Minimum 5 years of working experience in MEAL related functions.
  • A University degree in statistics & data management, social science, public health, development economics, or a related subject area.
  • Technical skills in setting up quality MEAL processes and creating logical frameworks and data analysis that leads to learning and action.
  • Proficiency and experience with mobile data collection such as Kobo, Commcare, ODK Collect is vital as well as proficiency with Microsoft Excel, SPSS, STATA or other similar software. Knowledge of Tableau, PowerBi, or GIS software tools are additional assets.
  • Demonstrated analytical, systematic-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and non-formal methods together with presentation and reporting skills are a strong asset.
  • Confirmed ability to lead, mentor and empower a small to medium professional team.
  • Self-motivated with good organization, planning skills, including prioritizing work and multi-tasking.
  • A strong understanding of accountability and proven ability to build Client Feedback Systems.
  • Willingness to travel to various field-level offices.
  • Ability to communicate in English and Chittagonian, with strong English writing skills.
  • Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Specific Educational Qualification
  • A University degree in statistics & data management, social science, public health, development economics, or a related subject area.

How to Apply: https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Careers/job/Ukhiya-Bangladesh/MEAL-Manager---Protection_JR00001718?locations=21481910a42110021130623d3e000000

Application Deadline: January 29, 2026 

Standard of Professional Conduct:
The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. In accordance with these values the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding (including PSEAH, Adult Safeguarding and Child Safeguarding), Anti workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti Retaliation.

"Please note that any form of persuasion or undue influence will result in immediate disqualification from the selection process."