Human Relief Foundation

Human Relief Foundation (HRF), Bangladesh is preparing for an anticipated donor-funded Community-Based Child Protection Project focused on strengthening and reactivating Community-Based Child Protection Committees (CBCPCs) across Rohingya camps and selected high-risk districts in Bangladesh. The project aims to support government-led child protection systems through community coordination, volunteer mobilization, safeguarding compliance, referral systems, monitoring, documentation, and evidence-based reporting. The organization is seeking a MEAL Manager based primarily in Dhaka with extensive field travel responsibilities. Purpose of the Position The MEAL Manager will lead the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system for the project to ensure accurate tracking, verification, analysis, documentation, and reporting of project results. The role will work closely with the MIS Manager and technical teams to maintain reliable databases, dashboards, and evidence systems for quarterly reporting and donor compliance. Key Responsibilities MEAL System Leadership The MEAL Manager will design and manage the overall MEAL framework, including indicators, monitoring plans, reporting systems, and verification processes. The role includes developing tools for CBCPC mapping, volunteer tracking, referral monitoring, safeguarding, and community engagement while ensuring alignment with donor requirements, safeguarding standards, and project SOPs. Monitoring & Results Measurement The position will track key indicators related to CBCPC functionality, community engagement, referrals, safeguarding, and capacity building. It includes developing indicator reference sheets, ensuring consistent data collection, verifying field evidence, analyzing progress, and recommending corrective actions. Data Quality Assurance (DQA) The MEAL Manager will conduct routine data quality checks, field verification, and consistency reviews to ensure accuracy and reliability. The role also leads quarterly validation processes and coordinates with MIS teams on database management and dashboard development. CBCPC Functionality Monitoring The role includes monitoring CBCPC performance, including membership structure, meeting frequency, referral systems, documentation quality, and community participation. Both quantitative and qualitative assessments will be used to measure progress and sustainability. Reporting & Documentation The position is responsible for preparing and validating monthly, quarterly, and donor reports. It ensures reporting includes achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and corrective actions, and supports evidence-based reporting for donor deliverables. Accountability & Feedback Mechanisms The MEAL Manager will integrate community feedback, complaints, and safeguarding concerns into MEAL systems while ensuring confidentiality and ethical data handling. The role also supports corrective action tracking and adaptive programming. Learning & Adaptive Management The position facilitates learning reviews, documents best practices, and produces learning briefs and evidence summaries to improve project implementation and sustainability. Field Monitoring & Team Support The role involves regular field visits, mentoring MEAL and field teams, and supporting proper use of digital tools such as Kobo/ODK for data collection and reporting. MIS & Data Protection The MEAL Manager ensures secure data systems, supports dashboard development, and guarantees compliance with data protection and safeguarding standards for sensitive information. Key Deliverables MEAL framework and indicator tracking plan Data collection and reporting tools CBCPC functionality assessment tools Data quality assurance and validation protocols Monthly dashboards and monitoring reports Quarterly verified progress reports Data quality audit and field monitoring reports Learning briefs and corrective action trackers Final MEAL contribution to project completion report