About WaterAid

WaterAid is a global non-government, not-for-profit organisation, working for over 30 years now in changing lives for the betterment in 34 countries around the world. We work to offer clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene to underprivileged people globally, through convincing the governments to change laws, linking policy makers with people on the ground, pooling knowledge and resources, and rallying support from people and organisations from different corners of the world – altogether making lasting change happen on a massive scale.

Job Purpose

This is a mid-level senior position in WaterAid Bangladesh that represents a leading role for steering, coordinating and managing the overall monitoring, evaluation and learning functions of WaterAid Bangladesh (WAB). The role is responsible to contribute to the planning, reporting and learning objectives of WA Bangladesh in close association with programme, fundraising and research functions. The position is to coordinate WAB’s technical and operational support to Partner NGOs in terms of monitoring, reporting and computer/mobile phone supported database management. S/he will lead the result-based monitoring and evaluations under various grants. This is country office- Dhaka based position with frequent demand for field visits across the country. The post holder will be a member of the ‘Extended Management Team’ – the 2nd tier management in WAB.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinate and lead Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning activities with support from other departments within WAB and WaterAid UK and provide technical and operational guidance to partner NGOs on field monitoring, survey activities and database management in connection with WaterAid supported projects and programmes. 2. Design and lead output, process and outcome monitoring activities related to WaterAid supported projects and organise baseline, midterm and end-line assessment studies and dissemination of their findings within and outside WAB. 3. Generate organisational learning out of regular and special monitoring and evaluation activities, lead to document lessons learnt and share organisational learning with potential audiences and users – both internal and external to promote and replicate WAB/Partner NGO best practices across the WASH sector and Global WaterAid family. 4. Contribute to WaterAid six-monthly and Annual reports and grant specific donor reports using the mWater system and organising sample survey to assess project specific results in relation to result framework proposed in various project plans under implementation. 5. Encourage improvement of monitoring and evaluation system including database of WAB and its partners in line with MPB and project plans; design data collection forms, questionnaires and reporting formats to capture physical progress and impact data. 6. Develop ToR and organise engagement of external consultant/firm to carry out survey, data collection, computer entry and evaluation of WAB projects and related MEL activities. 7. Design and improve WAB M&E framework (policy and strategy), protocol and definitions of beneficiary, facility, access and other planning, monitoring and evaluation terms used on a day-to-day basis. 8. Prepare and review annual budget for Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning activities; and manage a team of 3-4 dedicated staff associated with the MEL Unit with different specialised background and oversee their work including day-to-day supervision of the team. 9. Feed WAB SMT and Programme Department with periodic internal monitoring feedback on the problems and prospects related to implementation of WaterAid supported projects on the ground. 10. Any other tasks related to the field of engagement, experience and expertise as and when required by the organisation and assigned by the supervisor.

Requisite qualifications, experience, and attributes

Education: Master’s degree in relevant discipline. Advanced degree from recognised overseas institution would be an advantage. Fellowship award, research credential and publication in reputed journal considered as extra academic accomplishment. Experience: At least 10 years demonstrated experience in monitoring, evaluation and knowledge-based activities with research and development organisation, preferably an international organisation of which minimum 05 (five) years in the management position. The years of experience is flexible for excellent academic accomplishment as stipulated earlier and/or first-rate professional track record. Demonstrated expertise of leading and managing a highly competent team as well as excellent people management skill. S/he is expected to have experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing monitoring and evaluation and/or performance monitoring plans. Experience to deal with research conduction, methodology, external consultant and work on water, sanitation and hygiene field is preferred. Experience and background on the use of computer application, online monitoring system and database management is highly desirable. Knowledge: Conceptual understanding of how to manage effective monitoring and evaluation functions in a multi-disciplinary environment. Knowledge on PMIS and software driven database systems including application of statistical tools is desirable. Understanding of technical, social and institutional issues relating to water and sanitation, hygiene education in developing countries, both in rural and urban areas. Skills: Good analytical and research skills along with writing and publishing; excellent representational skills to represent own organisation and department at national and international forum. Reasonable computer skills are required on Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point including Microsoft outlook and internet. Skill on Microsoft Access and SPSS is optional. Excellent facilitation, negotiation and mentoring skills with different groups of audiences. Ability to establish good relationship and rapport with stakeholders and partners; allure cooperation from other teams and maintain network outside the organization. Personal Competencies: • Good leadership qualities, team building spirit and problem solving skills; should be able to draw confidence and support from others. • Must be a person who is self-motivated with good interpersonal skills and capacity to understand and walk with people from all walks of life. • Possess personal integrity, flexible attitude, sense of transparency, proactive stance and respect for gender and organizational cultural. • Competent to make effective decisions, uphold organizational values, promote integrity and advance organizational mission and vision. • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Reportable To

Director - Business Development and Quality Assurance

Workstation

WaterAid Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka

Working Hours

37.5

Contract Tenure

Long Term

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary package with admissible benefits that include provident fund, gratuity, festival bonus, life insurance for self, combined health insurance for self, spouse and children, cell phone allowances etc. as per policy provision.

Travel

Willingness to travel on a regular basis to remote areas minimum 30% of available working time should be dedicated for field visits.

Ways of Working

Internal: Includes but not limited to Country Director, Directors, Heads of the Teams, PM/PC/PO from other departments/teams, Partner Organizations External: Staff members in Regional Team and respective officials at WaterAid UK

Apply Instruction

If you are passionate to improve lives of the people in the transforming climate context, courageous to bring positive impact through your proficiencies, confident to meet organisation’s expectations and fulfil the above-mentioned requirements please visit the following link and apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates will have to be ready to go through an extensive selection process. Any lobbying will be considered as disqualification. Any difficulties faced while submitting application needs to be addressed to afsanaislam@wateraid.org. Apply Now

Application Deadline: 14 April 2024

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
Candidates will have to go through an extensive selection process.
Any lobbying will be considered as disqualification

WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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