Monitoring and Evaluation Associate | Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)

The M&E Associate will be responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation and learning framework of projects and programmes. To ensure effective monitoring, the M&E Associate will ensure timely receipt of detailed reports from all meetings, dialogues, training sessions, expert group meetings, workshops, and stakeholder sessions. The M&E Associate will accurately capture discussions, decisions, action points, and feedback for documentation and later analysis. Furthermore, the M&E Associate will need to maintain attendance records of events and take/collect photographs as visual evidence of activities for reporting purposes.

The M&E Associate will compile all training materials used during sessions with assistance from CPD’s Research and Dialogue Division colleagues, ensuring a comprehensive record of delivered content. Additionally, the M&E Associate will collect copies of all publications and track social media metrics, collaborating with CPD’s Dialogue and Communications Division to submit evidence of engagement.

The M&E Associate will conduct pre-assessment surveys to evaluate stakeholders’ baseline capacity regarding thematic working areas and post-assessment surveys to measure improvements in understanding and skills. The Associate will develop defined indicators and structured survey questionnaires to measure stakeholders’ understanding and readiness to support sustainable development

After thorough analysis, the M&E Associate will prepare detailed reports outlining the project’s progress, outcomes, and challenges, which will serve as communication tools for stakeholders, ensuring accountability and transparency. The Associate will share these findings with CPD management as well as different funding entities. All reports, analyses, and supporting evidence will be archived for future reference.

The applicant should be highly motivated and committed and must be capable of displaying learning ability and a capacity to work effectively as a team player. Also, the applicant should be willing to travel outside Dhaka to carry out M&E related activities of projects/programmes.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Master’s degree in social sciences, economics, development studies, or statistics with academic and professional credibility.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years in an M&E position, implementing M&E activities for national/international development projects.
  • Proven experience designing and operating M&E systems from project initiation to closure.
  • Skilled in preparing comprehensive reports, conducting surveys, and developing structured questionnaires and indicators.
  • Experience organising and facilitating meetings, workshops, and training sessions, including managing logistics and post-event evaluations.
  • Proficient in data analysis software and computer applications.
  • Excellent written communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

Language Proficiency:

  • Strong written and oral communication skills in both English and Bangla.

Compensation:
Gross salary starting from Taka 61,600 per month, along with other admissible benefits. Final compensation will depend on qualifications and suitability, including experience.

Application Procedure:
Qualified candidates should send their resumé and a recent photograph to [email protected].

The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 15 January 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified for written, viva-voce, and computer literacy tests.