Job Context
- Uttaran is an NGO working in Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged community people. Uttaran is a people-centered organization using a rights-based approach to alleviate poverty, diversify livelihood opportunities and empower poor communities of Bangladesh
- Uttaran is inviting applications for the vacant position titled – MEAL Officer for the Uttaran under the project - Empowering Civil Society for Climate Justice and Environment Protection. The position will lead field-level Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) systems, ensuring quality data tracking, social accountability, evidence generation, and donor compliance.
Reports to: Head of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning, Climate Change Program
Key Responsibilities
MEAL Framework Implementation & Indicator Tracking
- Collaborate with the Project Coordinator and consortium MEAL teams to execute the project's MEAL plan and Logical Framework.
- Track indicator progress against target benchmarks across project activities, sub-grantees, and community initiatives.
- Ensure systematic archiving and preservation of project monitoring data, field reports, evaluation records, and publications.
Data Management, Quality Assurance, & Digitization
- Manage the project MIS database, including template design, data entry, cleaning, and logical checks.
- Standardize and deploy app-based mobile data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK) for field surveys and routine monitoring.
- Conduct regular field-level data verification, spot checks, and data quality assessments (DQA) across local CSOs, CBOs, and community networks.
Assessments, Learning, & Case Documentation
- Support baseline studies, mid-term reviews, endline evaluations, and participatory assessments (FGDs, PRAs, climate vulnerability mapping).
- Capture evidence-based learning, lessons learned and prepare compelling case studies and success stories with photos.
- Facilitate feedback and accountability mechanisms for project participants, CSOs, Environmental Human Rights Defenders (EHRDs), and local government stakeholders.
Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination
- Prepare analytical weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual MEAL progress updates according to Uttaran and donor requirements.
- Coordinate closely with project officers, consortium members (WHH, MJF, Educo), and local governance bodies to ensure activity alignment and timely reporting.
Safeguarding and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Uttaran's Code of Conduct, Safeguarding, PSEA, Child Protection, Gender Equality, Anti-Fraud, and organizational policies.
- Promote accountability to affected populations (AAP) in all project interventions.
- Ensure ethical conduct and confidentiality while working with vulnerable communities.
Other Responsibilities
- Perform any other duties assigned by the senior management in support of organizational objectives
Job Location: Tala, Satkhira (with frequent travel across project working areas)
