MANAGER - Research, Monitoring & Evaluation
 

Marie Stopes Bangladesh is affiliated with Marie Stopes International (MSI). MSI delivers quality family planning and reproductive health care to millions of the world's poorest and most vulnerable women in 36 countries. Marie Stopes Bangladesh delivers family planning, safe MR and sexual health services fulfilling the mission of children by choice, not by chance in Bangladesh.

MSB’s research, monitoring and evaluation department oversees routine monitoring and evaluation activity and conduct research to craft organization strategies based on evidence and research. MSB is looking for a Manager – Research, Monitoring & Evaluation to conduct and coordinate the specific research activities of MSB, developing and delivering implementation plans, undertaking analysis and report writing. The position will be based in MSB Head Office, Dhaka and include travelling to the field.

Key Role

  • Carrying out and successfully managing Monitoring, Evaluation and Research (MER) activities.
  • Support data analysis using standard data analysis software and report writing.
  • Develop and implement plan for monitoring various elements of MSB’s program and projects, implementation and allocation of roles and responsibilities, coordinate with program and project staff.
  • Ensure that RME data collected is of high quality though designing and implementing rigorous quality assurance mechanisms.
  • Develop RME budgets and quarterly budget forecasts and ensure that the budget is utilized properly.  
  • Preparation of M&E training materials, tools for data collectors.
  • Communicate with RME team at MSI London on RME progress and seek technical support from other team members in Bangladesh and / or London when required.
  • Obtain necessary permission from BMRC for any formal research.
  • Maintain regular contact with related institutions and network of researchers.

Key requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Public Health/ Sociology/ Statistics/ or other relevant Social Sciences.
  • 5-7 years Experience in carrying out and managing quantitative and qualitative evaluations, assessments and studies; knowledge of program monitoring tools and techniques of health sector and at least 3 years experiences in research related job.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with ability to think laterally when confronted with problems.
  • This post requires a person with monitoring and research skills who is flexible, shows strong initiative, and has excellent communication skill.
  • Experience in using SPSS (or experience with a similar statistics software and willing to learn SPSS).
  • Strong computer literacy, with good skills in MS Office.
  • Having publications in national & international research journals will be given preference.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and ability to communicate effectively in English.

Salary and Benefits:

  • Competitive salary & benefit packages will be offered for deserving candidate.

If you are passionate about making a difference in society, please send your resume via email: hr@mariestopesbd.org or send hard copy to  General Manager, HR & Administration, Marie Stopes Bangladesh, House # 6/2, Block # F, Lalmatia Housing Estate, Dhaka – 1207 by August 25, 2019.

Marie Stopes Bangladesh (MSB) is an equal opportunity employer and don’t accept any form of influence for recruitment. MSB does not tolerate child abuse in any form by anyone who works for or is associate with the organisation in any capacity