MEAL Specialist
April 29, 2025
Job Description: MEAL Specialist
Position Title: MEAL Specialist
Reports To: Program Manager/Project Manager
Location: Based in Dhaka with frequent field visits
Job Type: Full-Time, contractual up to June 2027
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated MEAL Specialist with 3-5 years of professional experience and a Master’s degree in a relevant field. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of publications and a deep understanding of research methodologies. This role involves contributing to the strategic direction of the team and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
- Design and implement robust M&E frameworks, tools, and indicators for projects and programs.
- Develop data collection methodologies (quantitative and qualitative), validate data collection processes and supervise partners’ data collection processes.
- Analyze M&E data to assess program performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Prepare high-quality M&E reports for internal and external stakeholders, including donors.
- Create a data management framework for collecting partner data and integrating it into the central project database.
- Manage and maintain the project’s data backup system.
- Accountability
- Establish and maintain community feedback and complaints mechanisms.
- Ensure that beneficiaries and stakeholders have access to timely and relevant information about the project.
- Ensure that accountability practices are integrated into all stages of the project cycle.
- Learning and Knowledge Management
- Promote a learning culture through documentation, reflection sessions, and knowledge sharing.
- Lead lessons, learned exercises, and evaluations to inform future programming.
- Ensure that learning is shared across teams and integrated into program design.
- Maintain project records and draft the donor reports
- Document field visits, case studies, and lessons learned.
- Capacity Building
- Provide training and technical support to program teams on MEAL systems and best practices.
- Support partners and local staff in understanding and implementing MEAL strategies.
- Compliance and Reporting
- Ensure MEAL systems comply with donor requirements and international standards.
- Contribute to donor reports, proposals, and log frames as required.
Qualifications & Skills
- Master’s degree in [Development Studies/Economics/Statistics/Sociology/Anthropology/ relevant field]
- 3-5 years of professional research experience in [specific industry/field].
- Proven track record of study report/research article
- Strong knowledge of research methodologies and statistical analysis.
- Excellent report writing and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lead and manage research projects effectively.
- Experience with grant writing and securing research funding is a plus.
- Proficiency in relevant software/tools.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Creative problem-solving abilities.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their detailed CV with a cover letter, and a list of publications to jobs@dnet.org.bd . Please include “MEAL Specialist” in the subject line.