• Masters
• Master’s degree in Statistics, Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a related discipline.

• 5 to 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Professional Experience
• • Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in Monitoring and Evaluation within the international development or humanitarian sector.
• • Proven experience working on projects related to education, governance, civic engagement, youth development, or awareness-raising initiatives.
• • Prior experience managing MEAL components for EU- or USAID-funded projects will be considered an asset.
• • Demonstrated experience in conducting field monitoring, evaluation studies, data verification, and impact assessments using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• • Experience collaborating with government agencies, development partners, and community-based organisations.
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• Technical Skills
• • Strong understanding of MEAL frameworks, results-based management (RBM), indicator design, and theory of change development.
• • Proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools such as SPSS, STATA, Power BI, or similar statistical software.
• • Skilled in developing and applying data collection tools, methodologies, and digital monitoring systems.
• • Excellent analytical and report-writing abilities, with the capacity to translate data into actionable insights for programme improvement.
• • Strong command of qualitative research methods, including KII, FGD, observation, and case study documentation.
• • Commitment to data integrity, accuracy, and adherence to ethical research and safeguarding standards.
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• Behavioral Competencies
• • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and organisational skills.
• • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, including communities, youth groups, and local government bodies.
• • Ability to train, mentor, and build the capacity of project staff and partners in MEAL practices.
• • High level of initiative, adaptability, and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• • Strong teamwork skills and a collaborative approach to working with multi-disciplinary teams.
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• Other Requirements
• • Willingness and ability to undertake regular field visits, including to remote or hard-to-reach areas.
• • Understanding of MEAL policies, monitoring processes, and reporting standards used by JAAGO Foundation, including internal monitoring tools and field visit protocols.
• • Familiarity with donor reporting formats, compliance standards, and log frame-based monitoring systems.
• • Adherence to safeguarding, confidentiality, and organisational ethics.

• Organization Overview: JAAGO Foundation Trust is a non-profit organization that empowers underprivileged individuals and communities in Bangladesh through education, youth development, women’s empowerment, climate change, governance and poverty alleviation.
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• Key Responsibilities:
• 1. Strategy and Planning
• Develop and implement comprehensive MEAL strategies and frameworks aligned with organisational goals and donor requirements.
• Collaborate with programme teams to design project-specific MEAL plans, indicators, results frameworks, and data collection tools.
• Ensure MEAL approaches follow JAAGO Foundation’s Monitoring & Evaluation Policy and standard procedures.
• 2. Monitoring and Evaluation
• Lead the development, rollout, and maintenance of monitoring systems to track project progress, outputs, outcomes, and quality of implementation.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits to verify activities, gather data, and assess progress against targets.
• Oversee the design and implementation of qualitative and quantitative data collection processes, ensuring data quality, completeness, and reliability.
• Analyse monitoring and evaluation data to identify trends, gaps, risks, and opportunities for programme improvement.
• Conduct midline, endline, and periodic evaluations to assess programme impact and effectiveness.
• Prepare high-quality MEAL reports for internal management, donors, government agencies, and external partners.
• 3. Accountability and Learning
• Establish and maintain accountability systems, including feedback and complaint mechanisms for beneficiaries and community members.
• Ensure beneficiary voices are captured, documented, and used to improve program delivery.
• Facilitate reflection sessions, learning workshops, and after-action reviews to promote evidence based decision-making.
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and case studies for organizational learning and donor reporting.
• 4. Capacity Building
• Assess capacity-building needs of program and field staff in MEAL-related areas.
• Provide training, mentoring, and technical assistance on MEAL methodologies, data management, analysis tools, and reporting standards.
• Support teams in integrating MEAL findings into program design, work plans, and adaptive management.
• 5. Data Management and Quality Assurance
• Ensure accurate, timely entry and management of data across MEAL systems, including digital tools and software.
• Implement data quality assurance (DQA) processes, including validation, verification, and audit mechanisms.
• Maintain adherence to ethical standards, safeguarding protocols, and confidentiality requirements in all MEAL activities.
• Work closely with project teams to track inputs, outputs, and outcomes in alignment with JAAGO’s internal monitoring templates.
• 6. Coordination and Compliance
• Support compliance with donor MEAL requirements, and other international partners.
• Coordinate with programme teams, external evaluators, government stakeholders, and implementing partners as required.
• Contribute to proposal development by providing input on MEAL frameworks, indicators, and theory of change.
• Ensure MEAL activities follow JAAGO’s Monitoring & Evaluation Manual guidelines across planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting stages.

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