M & E Coordinator

1. Strengthened municipal and national government capacity to deliver pro-poor, climate sensitive, urban   development;
2. Strengthened community organization in informal settlements; 
3. Improved livelihoods and well-being;
4. Piloting options to improve land tenure and developing low cost housing initiatives; and 
5. Climate smart rehabilitation of small scale infrastructure supported. 

1. Take the lead in data analysis and presentation of that analysis (with support from the MIS Officer) e.g. data collected through the online database, further analysis of data collected during the annual surveys etc.
2. Support the M&E Specialist to implement NUPRP’s M&E Strategy, the key components of which include: impact evaluation, research, beneficiary feedback, online database (monitoring system) and verification.
3. Provide guidance and direction to the firm hired for the impact evaluation, in particular related to the quantitative component.
4. Provide guidance and direction to the firm hired to establish the online database e.g. in defining what information is to be collected.
5. Provide leadership in the ‘verification’ process i.e. developing checklists with the Programme team and sampling activities to be spot-checked by M&E Cluster Officers.
6. Support beneficiary feedback processes.
7. Oversee the development of brief monthly progress reports (largely numeric) developed by the MIS Officer that outline progress against logframe and workplan.
8. Support the M&E Specialist in preparations for annual reviews e.g. developing the self-assessment, collating information.
9. Support the M&E Specialist to respond, in a timely manner to ad hoc information requests from DFID, UNDP and GoB.
10. Coordinate and facilitate relevant M&E training for town teams and headquarter staff.
11. Support the M&E Specialist in developing and managing the RELU budget.
12. Assist the M&E Specialist in disseminating quality information, including results and lessons learnt, to a range of stakeholders, including town teams, headquarter staff, DFID, GoB and UNDP Country Office.
13. Provide support to the M&E Specialist and International Project Manager in managing the Bangladesh Urban Poverty Knowledge Series, to help manage consultants and providing direction in relation to methodology design.
14. Liaise and work with a range of GoB stakeholders potentially including the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics e.g. providing technical assistance.
15. Manage a team of M&E Cluster Officers, ensuring they have clear workplans and deliverables.
16. Support the M&E Specialist in ensuring reporting obligations to DFID, UNDP and GoB are met.
17. The M&E Coordinator will also undertake any other functions or responsibilities which may be assigned by the Project Management Team

• Promotes UN’s values and ethical standards (tolerance, integrity, respect, results orientation, impartiality) 
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability 

• Works with energy and a positive, constructive attitude 
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills 
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities 
• Provides inspiration and leadership to project staff and project partners  

• Capability to engage in team-based management, experience of leading workshops and being a resource person. 
• Ability to undertake results-based management and reporting. 
• Ability to oversee timely project implementation and to provide the necessary trouble shooting to keep project implementation on schedule 
• Ability to formulate and manage budgets and work plans. 
• Ability to implement new systems and positively affect staff behavioural/ attitudinal change 

• Promotes knowledge management and a learning environment through leadership and personal example. 
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development;  
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral): 
• Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners, 
• Respectful and helpful relations with all UN/UNDP staff 

Education:

• Masters’ degree in statistics, research methods or a relevant discipline

Experience: 

• A minimum of 6-7 years of experience, which must include a minimum of three (03) years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in M&E.  
• Strong data management and analytical skills
• Proven experience in supporting the management of large, complex M&E systems.
• Experience of managing M&E teams i.e. the equivalent of M&E Officers 
• Proven experience in managing or supporting the management of consultants e.g. independent impact evaluation teams
• Working experience as M&E Coordinator/supervisor in the field of socio-economic development with national or international NGO, donor or development agency
• Proven experience and skills in developing monitoring, evaluation and research protocols and tools
• Experience in working with local communities, civil society partners, and government officials
• Experience of designing studies and research, outsourcing the same and monitoring service providers
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders with a range of education levels and disciplinary backgrounds 
• Experience with DFID and UNDP Programmes would be advantageous

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to think clearly and analytically.
• Ability to plan own work, setting priorities and complete it under pressure or when faced with competing demands.
• Committed to a facilitating working environment
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, SPSS, access and other monitoring and evaluation software 

Personal qualities:

• A strong commitment to gender sensitive, inclusive and pro-poor development work. 
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary team. 
• Consultative and empowering management style and willingness to learn from others

• Fluency in written and spoken Bangla and English. Excellent English communication and writing is a must.