Introduction
Solidaridad is a global network organization working on sustainable, resources-efficient and inclusive supply chains. Solidaridad is working across 44 countries through 8 Regional Excellence Centre’s, and facilitating development of socially responsible, ecologically sound, and profitable supply chains. Solidaridad Network Asia started operating in Bangladesh in 2012 to develop scalable and economically sustainable solutions in the agricultural and industrial landscape in close collaboration with government agencies, businesses and communities. Concerning agriculture, the focus lies on developing climate-resilient agricultural production systems and food systems for the local market, promoting inclusivity and long-term sustainability of agriculture and improving the availability of nutritious food for the local population. In the industrial landscape, our work focuses on business growth, fair value distribution, income and employment creation and promotion of decent work environment.
In Bangladesh, Solidaridad Network Asia has been implementing landscape based agricultural development programming for making tangible impact on agricultural productivity and promotion of agri-business covering 106,000 smallholder farm households. Solidaridad Network Asia also fostering inclusivity and sustainable trade in textile and leather supply chain of Bangladesh: Under the broader theme ‘Reclaiming Sustainability” our work focuses on strengthening civic space for enhancing productivity and inclusivity in the textile and leather value chains in Bangladesh.
Overall Job Description
The M&E Officer in a team approach will develop and execute the M&E systems under each projects. The incumbent will be responsible for M&E and learning needs of the respective projects and will come up with findings based on real data to show performance of the project. The position shall design, collect and analyse all M&E related data and write necessary reports based on the project needs. The M&E Officer will support the project team in developing effective implementation plan, strategic directions, donor reports and assessing project results. S/he will be responsible to develop capacity of project staff and partners on M&E. The M&E Officer will also be responsible for authentication of data in different levels through documenting the evidence and learning.
The position will be based in Dhaka/Noakhali and will report to the Assistant Manager- Monitoring & Evaluation and maintain close coordination with other team members.
Major Duties and Accountabilities:
- In consultation with project team and partners, develop and update project monitoring plan in line with the result chain;
- Ensure collection of monitoring data against agreed results indicators and ensure quality of data collected by project team and or others;
- Assist project team in planning, designing and implementing project activity and compilation of quarterly action plan;
- Support in conducting the baseline and annual household survey, including review of tools and survey methodology; training of enumerators and review of data quality and analysis;
- Build capacity of project staff and partners on M&E and project result chain;
- Assist in developing quarterly, six-month and annual reports based on M&E data;
- Provide periodical updates of the SaFaL progress as required by the donor;
- Document the learning and best practices for use in the project and future project development; Share learning from M&E process with the project team and partners;
- Develop and manage database of farm household, Lead Farmer, CNV, Entrepreneur, Skill Labor, Technology & Service Tracking, Demo and Piloting;
- Work closely with sub-sector team members to ensure Performance Monitoring Plans with appropriate methodologies and approaches (quantitative and qualitative);
- Provide supports to the Project team members to prepare case studies or success stories to capture qualitative outputs of the project and writing reports;
- Provide ideas based on field experience in improving project quality and further development of Agricultural Supply Chains and on M&E system for its effective implementation;
- Contribute to research design and conduct project related research;
Education & Experience Criteria
- Master’s in Social Science, Development Studies or relevant discipline from a recognized University.
- A minimum of 5 to 7 years’ professional experience in Monitoring and Evaluation sector. Experience in working of food security, agriculture value chain, Tea and Textile sector would be added value;
- Sound knowledge on quantitative and qualitative data collection methods;
- Ability to design, review and establish M&E framework;
- Organized and able to manage own time under guidance and direction from line-manager;
- Ability to use different statistical software in computers for data analysis;
- Excellent proficiency in English language;
- Proven skill in analysis of quantitative data and narrative report writing;
Person Specifications & Attributes
- Must ensure effective team alignment and coordination between operational and support functions to ensure overall performance;
- Ability to work in a team;
- Proven understanding on financial and operational aspects in agri-business.
- Proven ability to work in an intercultural environment
- Effective and efficient communication skills.
Employment Type
Salary & Other Benefits
Solidaridad offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with Solidaridad Asia pay scales and Service Rule. The benefits package includes provident fund, one festival bonus, gratuities and medical insurance as per the organizational policy.
Apply Instructions
To apply, please send a CV (3 pages max.) and a cover letter (1 page) explaining the desire, your relevant skills and experiences at recruitment.hrsna@gmail.com. Position applied for should be clearly mentioned in the subject line of the email. Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.
Closing date of application is August 12, 2021.
Solidaridad strives to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all job applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status and disability.
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