Islamic Relief Bangladesh
Assistant MEAL Officer — Humanitarian Crisis Response Programme (Cox's Bazar) | Islamic Relief Bangladesh
Ukhia, Cox's Bazar
Deadline: 2025-10-11
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Job Overview
Company: Islamic Relief Bangladesh
Location: Ukhia, Cox's Bazar
Type: FullTime
Salary: Tk. 51,659 - 67,156 per month
Posted: 2025-09-29
Experience: 3 Years
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Development Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, Statistics, Anthropology, Social Work, Disaster Management, Economics or other relevant social science field.
Job Responsibilities
- Design, plan and ensure effective monitoring of Shelter and WASH project activities.
- Collect, compile and validate data from field teams using approved formats and ensure timely reporting.
- Monitor project indicators and targets using sex-, age- and disability-disaggregated data.
- Coordinate with sector leads (WASH, Shelter, Protection) and MEAL team to align monitoring with donor requirements.
- Support development, adaptation and orientation of KOBO and other data collection tools.
- Maintain monitoring dashboards, records and checklists to ensure donor compliance.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, interim and final narrative reports as per donor and project requirements.
- Update project tracking systems and ensure organizational visibility through documentation.
- Manage complaints & feedback mechanism (CFM) and maintain complaint logs and registers.
- Promote SPHERE and Core Humanitarian Standards and integrate community feedback.
- Organize learning events, prepare success/case stories and maintain learning logs.
- Conduct needs assessments, PDMs, FGDs, KIIs and support baseline/midline/endline evaluations.
- Support capacity building for staff, stakeholders and project participants on CFM, child protection and safeguarding.
- Contribute to other project activities and travel frequently to remote field locations as required.
- Ensure safeguarding and PSEA compliance and support program management in related investigations.
Required Skills
- Practical knowledge in project implementation and project management
- Experience in humanitarian response, FDMN context and development sector
- Strong reporting, documentation and advanced report writing skills
- Monitoring & Evaluation, data analysis and dashboard management
- IT skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Kobo tool, Power BI (basic), internet
- Coordination, advocacy, networking and communication skills
- Problem solving, planning, analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage workload effectively
- Language: English (reading/writing/speaking); Chittagong dialect preferable
Benefits & Compensation
- Mobile bill
- Tour allowance
- Health insurance
- Provident fund
- Weekly 2 holidays
- Gratuity
- Festival Bonus (1)
- 10% high cost allowance
- Other benefits as per organizational HR policy
Job Description
Islamic Relief Bangladesh is seeking a dedicated Assistant MEAL Officer to join its Humanitarian Crisis Response Programme in Cox's Bazar (Ukhia). This job circular invites experienced MEAL professionals to contribute to high-quality monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) across Shelter and WASH interventions in a dynamic humanitarian context. The company values safeguarding, inclusion and diversity and encourages qualified candidates to apply.This position is ideal for someone with strong field-level monitoring experience in the FDMN (Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals) context, the ability to translate field observations into quality reports, and the skills to support project teams to meet donor compliance and programmatic milestones. The job offers an opportunity to work with a recognized international NGO in bangladesh, contribute to emergency and seasonal responses, and enhance program quality through strong MEAL systems.Key responsibilitiesDesign, plan and ensure effective monitoring of project activities across Shelter and WASH components.Collect, compile and validate data from field teams using approved formats and ensure timely reporting.Monitor project indicators and targets using sex-, age- and disability-disaggregated data.Coordinate with sector leads (WASH, Shelter, Protection) and the MEAL team to align monitoring with donor and organizational standards.Support development and adaptation of monitoring tools (including KOBO) and maintain monitoring dashboards.Prepare monthly, quarterly, interim and final narrative reports to meet project and donor requirements.Ensure complaint logs and registers are maintained and strengthen the Complaints & Feedback Mechanism (CFM).Promote SPHERE and Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and integrate community feedback into implementation.Organize and conduct needs assessments, PDMs, FGDs and KIIs; support baseline, mid-term and end-line evaluations.Support capacity building: orient staff and stakeholders on CFM, child protection, safeguarding and gender sensitivity.Document learning, prepare success/case stories and ensure proper archiving of project documentation.Support safeguarding compliance, staff safety, and ensure adherence to IR child protection and PSEA policies.Required qualifications & educationBachelor’s degree in Social Science, Development Studies, Urban & Regional Planning, Statistics, Anthropology, Social Work, Disaster Management, Economics or related social science fields.Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in MEAL, monitoring, evaluation, accountability within NGO, Development Agency or humanitarian responses (FDMN context preferred).Skills & competenciesPractical knowledge of project implementation and project management.Experience with humanitarian response and development sectors; familiarity with donor requirements and reporting.Strong reporting, documentation and analytical skills; advanced report writing and proposal development skills.IT skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Kobo tool, Power BI (basic), internet and data collection tools.Good coordination, advocacy, networking and communication skills.Ability to work under pressure, manage workload and travel frequently to remote field sites.Language: working knowledge of English (reading, writing, speaking) and knowledge of Chittagong dialect is preferable.BenefitsMobile bill reimbursementTour allowanceHealth insuranceProvident fundWeekly two holidaysGratuity and festival bonus10% high cost allowanceOther benefits as per organizational HR policyHow to applyThis job circular is open for online applications. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Islamic Relief Bangladesh is an equal opportunity company and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of gender, race, marital status, ethnicity, disability or religion. For more details and to apply, please visit the official website (https://islamicrelief.org.bd) and follow the application instructions on the careers page. Ensure your CV, cover letter and any required documents demonstrate relevant MEAL experience in humanitarian contexts. All offers of employment will be subject to reference and screening checks as per organizational policy.Keywords: job, company, circular, bangladesh, apply – include these terms when searching or sharing this job circular and when preparing your application materials.Note: The post is based in Cox's Bazar (Ukhia) and requires field travel. Applicants should be prepared to work in challenging humanitarian environments and uphold IRB safeguarding and PSEA standards at all times.