Job Summary: The Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring that the "Gender Uplifting for Inclusive Development and Community Empowerment" project is effectively monitored, evaluated, and informed by learning. The MEL Officer will design and implement robust systems to track project progress, assess outcomes, and capture lessons learned to inform future programming. The role involves working closely with project teams and partners to ensure gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches are embedded in all MEL activities, contributing to the project’s success in advancing gender equality and community empowerment.

Project Title: Gender Uplifting for Inclusive Development and Community Empowerment (GUIDANCE)

Job Location: Naria, Shariatpur with frequent field visits to other project upazilas and grassroots project locations.

Time Period: 14 Months (up to August 2027)

Reports to: Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:

1. Monitoring and Evaluation

Develop and implement a comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework that aligns with project goals, donor requirements, and organizational policies.
Create and refine gender-sensitive indicators to track project progress, ensuring that all data collection reflects the project’s focus on gender equality and inclusive development.
Collect, analyze, and interpret both qualitative and quantitative data to monitor the performance of project activities and assess outcomes.
Conduct regular field visits to verify data accuracy, assess the quality of activities, and gather feedback from beneficiaries and stakeholders.
Ensure that all M&E processes are inclusive, participatory, and responsive to the needs of marginalized groups, including women and vulnerable populations.

2. Reporting and Documentation

Prepare high-quality, timely M&E reports that highlight project progress, key outcomes, and challenges, ensuring compliance with donors and organizational reporting standards.
Provide data-driven insights and recommendations for project adjustments to enhance effectiveness and impact.
Maintain an organized system of data management, ensuring that all M&E data is accurately recorded, stored, and easily accessible for reporting and analysis purposes.
Contribute to donor reporting by providing M&E inputs, including achievements, lessons learned, and impact stories.

3. Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Lead efforts to capture and document key lessons learned, best practices, and innovations emerging from the project, ensuring that they inform future programming.
Organize learning events, workshops, and reflection sessions with project stakeholders.