M&E Specialist

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International envisages a world in which all children and young people realize their full potential, a vision now shared by the 193 Heads of State and Government who adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in September 2015.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. This is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. Its girls who are most affected. Plan International’s new Global Strategy aims to transform the lives of 100 million girls by implementing an integrated programme and influence approach.

 ‘We will partner to empower girls and young women, to be heard, to live without fear of violence and to achieve their rights’ is Plan International Bangladesh’s Vision for 2030. We have started new country strategy in July 2020 aiming to achieve this exciting and ambitious vision.

This would require the organization to have an effective, efficient and committed workforce willing to challenge the prevailing status-quo, engaging men, women, boys, youth people, specially girls and bringing best out of all to create synergy for movement at all levels – from community to national, and beyond.

Plan International Bangladesh in view to support its Vision for 2030 has been familiarizing   implementation of a dedicated decentralized People & Culture team to support its staff thus organization to excel in their capacity, motivate and retain talent them with right career support.

The role and Scope:

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be responsible to design and lead the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities and ensure the result-based management in Program and project areas as per defined in the country strategy. The position holder will develop theory of change (TOC), result framework and indicators to measure success in respective project from regular monitoring and evaluation activities. In line with P&IQP s/he will track output delivery and assess outcomes to understand project progress towards achieving objectives, hold regular process monitoring, compile information and produce quarterly report for programme team and country management team to take decisions. Data quality assurance is one of the key responsibilities of this position holder. The M&E Specialist will also provide effort for capacity building of staff at Plan and partner organisation to enhance skill in programme monitoring.

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• At least Postgraduate degree, preferably in Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Development Studies and Statistics, or other relevant field;
• At least 5 years’ working experience in leading Monitoring and Evaluation activities for projects and programs in national/international development organizations.
• Skill in using MS Excel and skill in analyse data with statistical software like SPSS, STATA or R.
• Experienced to implement Annual Outcome Monitoring and evaluation of the projects
• Experience in using implementing M&E system for programme monitoring is preferred. 
• Ability to develop and revise TOC, result framework, log frame, etc. at programme level, and indicators to measure success.
• Ability to develop, communicate and implement M&E plans of country programmes and projects
• Experienced to measure the progress of the project and program through evaluation and annual outcome monitoring.
• Knowledge on predefined indicators and understanding of the logic of using these indicators
• Good understanding of quantitative and qualitative data collection methods and tools and ability to apply.
• Ability to implement data quality assurance mechanism for project level
• Knowledge on digital data collection tools and procedure.
• Skill to critically analyse data and produce comprehensive useful report to support programme to take decision
• Experienced in TOR development and coordinate evaluations to get quality deliverable from consultants

Desirable:

• Proven experience in managing multiple and competing tasks while maintaining quality of deliverables within deadlines;
• Strong communication skills and ability to write clear and concise reports in English;
• Demonstrates an understanding about the Safeguarding of Children and Young People Policy and compliance, applies the possible protection measures within the scope of job, and provides inputs for strengthening safeguarding measures.
• Willingness to work for and on behalf of the organization at the time of disaster within Plan working areas or outside

To find out more details & apply instruction visit:  Role Profile of Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Last date to apply online is 09 December 2024. Plan International Bangladesh is committed to ending gender inequality, and achieving a gender balanced workforce. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that we stand for.

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. Any prior communication or persuasion may lead to disqualification of the candidacy.

A range of pre-employment checks and anti-terrorism screening will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Global Safeguarding Policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never ask for any fees through mobile banking or send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

Monthly consolidated salary range for this role is 147,106 BDT – 183,883 BDT CTC (may vary based on experience) along with other benefits i.e. Provident Fund, Gratuity, Festival Bonus, Life Insurance, Hospitalization Insurance coverage along with Out Patient Treatment Benefit.

We promote competitive salary, female friendly workplace, outstanding co-workers (who are respectful, professional, unbiased and easy to work with); equal opportunity that mean equal access to promotion, leadership role or incentive programme.

Selected candidate will get initial contract for one year for this position and highly possibility for extension based on performance. Plan follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability.

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