WaterAid (WA) Bangladesh is an international non-government, not-for-profit organisation, determined to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere within a generation through convincing the governments to change laws, linking policy makers with people on the ground, pooling knowledge and resources, and rallying support from people and organisations from different corners for making lasting change happen on a massive scale is looking for a dynamic, committed, passionate and self-driven individual for the position of ‘Associate Officer, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)’ for its country office in Bangladesh.

To know more, please visit: www.wateraid.org

Key Responsibilities: As one of the key members of the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) team, the key responsibilities of this position include (not necessarily limited into) to

• Conduct field monitoring and quality verification of project implementation by partner NGOs as per need
• After monitoring visit, compile monitoring findings and prepare reports to share with respective project/programme focal and line Manager
• Work with WaterAid UK designed web-based system (Project Center), applied globally for all WaterAid countries related to planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting (PMER) of projects and programmes.
• Coordinate with PMER focal at WaterAid Bangladesh Country Office to review inconsistency in Project Centre (PC) and assist in executing solutions.
• Work with internally designed mobile phone based online project management information system/database (mWater) for planning, monitoring and periodic performance evaluation of projects.
• Build capacity of partner MEL staff and field forces on mWater and routine MEL activities.
• Support WaterAid programme teams on mWater, Project Centre, Water Quality Apps and other systems and tools already or to be in use.
• Review and help maintain data integrity and consistency in multiple systems by programme teams and Partner NGOs.
• Support capacity building of partner NGOs across all monitoring and reporting functions including data input, validation and reporting as per WaterAid/donor requirements
• Provide data support to programme and fundraising team from the mWater for grant specific donor reporting as well as six-monthly and annual reporting of WaterAid as per PMER cycle.
• Assist Six-monthly and Annual data reporting by reviewing project centre inputs
• Manage specific databases on Water Quality Test, inventory of water and sanitation hardware and any other system that will come into place.
• Any other tasks related to the field of engagement, experience and expertise as and when required by the organisation and assigned by the supervisor.

Requisite qualifications and experience:

Education and experience: Masters or equivalent degree preferably in Anthropology/ Statistics/Development Studies/Economics/Public Health/Any other relevant social science discipline. At least one (01) year of demonstrated experience in the relevant field preferably with INGOs/donor agencies/international organisations is required. For excellent academic attainment or graduation/post-graduation from abroad, experience may be relaxed.

Knowledge: Basic knowledge on both qualitative and quantitative research methods; study methodology, Tools for capturing knowledge and learnings, MEL tools and techniques, and application of computer software (MS Excel, SPSS, GIS, data visualization software) and monitoring devices is essential.

Skill: Basic analysis and excellent analytical writing skill is crucial; ability to present study findings with excellent data visualization techniques, and electronic data archiving is required. Good communication skills and experience to work with partners and donors; pro-activeness, positive attitude and professional integrity are required as well.

Competencies: Must be a team player with mutual trust and understanding in a mixed team, self-motivated, problem solver, demonstrates gender and cultural awareness, effective communicator, capable to work under extreme pressure, ability to prioritize works and meet deadlines. Ready to undertake extensive field visits as required.

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WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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