About Us
JAAGO Foundation Trust is a non-profit development organization with a mission to eradicate poverty in Bangladesh through education and positive change. JAAGO focuses on various sectors, including education, youth development, women empowerment, climate change, and governance. JAAGO provides free, high-quality education to children through conventional and digital schooling programs, serving 4500 students currently. Our Youth Development Program empowers 50,000 young citizens with skills and resources for national development. JAAGO addresses challenges faced by women and girls, offering alternative learning opportunities in underrepresented communities. JAAGO actively collaborates with local communities, women, youth, and marginalized groups to develop climate resilience and sustainable livelihood options. JAAGO promotes civic education to enhance youth civic participation, collective action, and leadership for effective societal change.
Position Summary
The project aims to provide structured basic literacy and numeracy education to 100 out-of-school children from the Manta community in Barishal. Due to river erosion and displacement, these children— many living on boats—have limited access to formal education. Through a customised learning module and a digital education model, the project will conduct 80 structured classes over five months, complemented by learning materials, basic snacks, social and emotional learning (SEL) activities, and community engagement initiatives.
The MEAL Officer will be responsible for overseeing monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) functions of the project. The position will ensure systematic data collection, tracking of progress against targets, quality assurance, and evidence-based reporting to support effective project implementation and learning.
1. Monitoring & Data Management
- Design and implement the project's monitoring framework in line with approved indicators.
- Conduct and oversee baseline and endline assessments.
- Track attendance, participation, and learning progress of 100 children.
- Maintain accurate databases and documentation of project activities.
2. Evaluation & Learning
- Support periodic learning assessments and analyse findings.
- Identify implementation gaps and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices.
3. Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare monthly progress reports and data summaries.
- Ensure data quality, verification, and compliance with donor requirements.
- Support reporting related to advocacy meetings, courtyard sessions, and social development activities.
4. Accountability & Safeguarding
- Establish feedback mechanisms for children and parents.
- Ensure safeguarding standards are monitored and documented.
- Maintain confidentiality and ethical data management practices.
5. Coordination
- Work closely with the Digital Teacher and Facilitator to collect and validate field-level data.
- Provide technical support to project staff on monitoring tools and reporting formats.
- Participate in coordination meetings and review sessions.
1. Monitoring & Data Management
- Design and implement the project's monitoring framework in line with approved indicators.
- Conduct and oversee baseline and endline assessments.
- Track attendance, participation, and learning progress of 100 children.
- Maintain accurate databases and documentation of project activities.
2. Evaluation & Learning
- Support periodic learning assessments and analyse findings.
- Identify implementation gaps and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices.
3. Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare monthly progress reports and data summaries.
- Ensure data quality, verification, and compliance with donor requirements.
- Support reporting related to advocacy meetings, courtyard sessions, and social development activities.
4. Accountability & Safeguarding
- Establish feedback mechanisms for children and parents.
- Ensure safeguarding standards are monitored and documented.
- Maintain confidentiality and ethical data management practices.
5. Coordination
- Work closely with the Digital Teacher and Facilitator to collect and validate field-level data.
- Provide technical support to project staff on monitoring tools and reporting formats.
- Participate in coordination meetings and review sessions.
Qualifications & Experience