II.   Responsibilities and Tasks:  

% of Time

Responsibility # 1: Implementation of the M&E system

40%

• Designing monitoring framework including roles and responsibilities, evaluation plan, monitoring instrument, reporting templets, relevant surveys and supervision mechanism for SN strategies and activities.
• Designing the tools and information flow strategy in connection with the overall EARN monitoring framework and providing support in developing the evaluation tools on the SN and GESI activities.
• Develop the capacities of staff involved with the M&E system to ensure they play an effective role in its implementation.
• Support project teams to develop the capacities of all project staff to ensure information is effectively gathered and used in decision making at all levels within the Projects.
• Develop and implement effective “learning” systems for both beneficiaries and staff enabling them to better take up activities.
• Monitor overall project implementation and propose preparedness and adaptations needed to achieve objectives, improve integration of approaches among implementing partner organisations, or improve coordination with external stakeholders.

Responsibility # 2: Reporting on the RESPONSE project

25%

• Liaise with PMU for establishing effective information sharing/updating/ reporting mechanism.
• Producing bi-annual progress reports based on the findings during monitoring.
• Assist and extend support to PMU and SPs to improve the GESI and SN interventions based on the findings from the monitoring report.
• Ensure that the project collects and organize all necessary information to produce substantial evidence against the indicators as was set in the proposal and log frame.

Responsibility # 3: Development of an effective M&E system

15%

• In line with Donor requirements, design the M&E system of the project in line with the project proposal and log frame.
• Ensure the M&E system produces information catering to the needs of different project staff, as well as other important stakeholders.
• Manage project MIS tracker for timely data input and analysis and share with relevant staff and stakeholders.

Responsibility # 4: Compliance of different rules and regulations

10%

• Ensure M&E compliance to DYD and World Bank rules and regulations.
• Follow carefully all donor and CARE Bangladesh requirements in the implementation of the M&E system.
• Regularly monitor the M&E system to ensure all compliance issues are being maintained.
• In consultation with the PMU and M&E staff, ensure the effective compliance and response mechanism is established at their field.
• Make necessary adjustments as and when required.

Responsibility # 5: Knowledge Management and developing Learning materials

10%

• Work closely with the WLiE Global team and the research partner to Identify initiatives of interest, and to provide information around these areas to produce quality case studies, web updates etc.
• Gather information, analyze and produce quality communication materials on achievements and lessons.
• Provide technical support to the national research consultant to produce quality baseline, midline and endline reports.

General Responsibilities on Safety and Security, and Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults

As part of this role, the job holder must adhere to and support CARE Bangladesh’s Safety and Security policy and systems as part of their day-to-day duties and comply with safety & security protocols and directives, including reporting. Staff must maintain situational and self–awareness and be aware of the safety – security-related consequences of their actions upon themselves, their team, and the organization.

CARE is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and expects staff to promote the welfare of children, young people, and adults always.  CARE expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our Code of Conduct.  We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate this commitment are recruited to work with us.

All CARE staff must uphold ethical standards, following codes of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and neglect. Regular monitoring ensures accountability to uphold these principles and support our mission of social justice and poverty alleviation.

III.           Reporting to:  

Team Leader

IV.          Working Condition:  

To be declared

V.     Qualification:

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience in any reputable national/ international NGO/relevant agency in a similar position.
• Master's from preferably Economics, Statistics, Public Administration, development studies, Social Science or other relevant disciplines.
• Excellent organizational skills, effective time management, the ability to work independently, excellent attention to detail, positive client service attitude, the ability to multitask, and the ability to be flexible with changing priorities.
• Experienced in leading, designing and Developing Monitoring strategy and tools for SN, GESI, SEA/SH and Monitoring framework including roles and responsibilities.
• Designing the tools and information flow strategy in connection with the overall project monitoring framework.
• Experience in data input to MIS online portal.
• Clear knowledge and understanding of social and gender norms in the context of Bangladesh.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Proven Skill in statistical and M&E software packages.  SPSS, MS Access and Excel is essential.
• Strong commitment to accountability, social justice, promoting gender awareness and equality.
• Experience to conduct mapping of GBV service providers, especially for project areas where there are gaps in napping of such service providers and SEA/SH Grievance Redress Mechanism and referral pathways in partnership with the identified GBV service provider.
• Strong communication skill in both verbal and written in English and Bangla.
• Excellent computer skills especially in MS Excel and experience with using email.
• Excellent oral and written English skills.