Background
Bangladesh is undergoing a pivotal electoral transition with significant reforms aimed at restoring trust in democratic processes. The newly established Bangladesh Election Commission (BEC) has requested support from UNDP and international partners to strengthen its institutional capacity and deliver credible, transparent, and inclusive elections.
In response, UNDP is implementing a multi-year project. The Democratic Reforms through Inclusive Participation in Bangladesh (DRIP) project aims to advance a more inclusive and participatory democracy by ensuring that diverse voicesโparticularly those of women, youth, and socially excluded groupsโare effectively represented in political, governance, and decision-making processes. The project emphasizes enhancing institutional capacities, generating data-driven evidence, and fostering civic engagement to support transparent, accountable, and inclusive electoral and governance reforms.
The project is structured around two key Outcomes:
The DRIP project will be jointly implemented by UNDP and UN Women in collaboration with academia, think tanks, media, and a broad spectrum of state and civil society actors, including Women Rights Organizations (WROs) and Women-Led Organizations (WLOs).ย
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Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Officer (Monitoring and Evaluation) will work under the overall guidance of the Chief Technical Electoral Advisor of the DRIP project. The Project Officer (Monitoring and Evaluation) will also collaborate with government counterparts, civil society organizations, and donor partners to ensure effective implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities within the project framework.
The Project Officer (Monitoring and Evaluation) will be responsible for tracking the projectโs results, preparing reports for the project, donors and government counterparts. S/he will substantially contribute to achieve the targeted projects results.ย
Develop a comprehensive Project Officer (Monitoring and Evaluation) plan in line with project objectives, UNDP standards, and national governance priorities. Develop and strengthen monitoring, inspection, and evaluation procedures within the project. Monitor all project activities, expenditures, and progress towards achieving the project output. Recommend further improvement of the logical framework. Develop monitoring and impact indicators for the project success.ย Develop TOR for impact, tracer, or research study. Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results. Monitor the likely sustainability of the project's results. Provide feedback to the Chief Technical Electoral Advisor on project strategies and activities. Suggest strategies to the Project Management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks.ย Undertake field visits to assess the improvement needed on existing monitoring and evaluation system. Develop indicators and a monitoring strategy for the project. Develop mid-term evaluation and end-evaluation plan, engage expert firm/consultants and guide to prepare solid evaluation of the projects.ย Report monthly, quarterly, and annual progress on all project activities to the Chief Technical Electoral Advisor. Produce donor reports and organizational reports, such as - annual report. Organize annual conference to present the findings of the report. Provide inputs, information, and statistics for quarterly, annual and other reports to Project Management and UNDP; andThe incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
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Competencies
Core competencies:
Achieve Results: Level 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: Level 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvementsย Learn Continuously: Level 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility: Level 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexibleย Act with Determination: Level 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner: Level 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Level 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discriminationCross-Functional & Technical competencies:
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System Thinking. Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the systemBusiness Developmentย ย ย ย
Knowledge Generation. Ability to research information and to turn it into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Ability to apply existing concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable solutions and new approaches. Knowledge of relevant concepts, conceptual models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations.Business Managementย ย ย ย
Results-based Management. Ability to manage the implementation of strategies, programmes, and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results. Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, concepts, methodologies, instruments, and tools. Risk Management. Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks Monitoring and evaluation. Ability to systematically monitor results of strategies, programmes, and activities with a view to make sure that they are being implemented effectively; Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback and reporting on the consistency or discrepancy between planned activities and programme management and results.ยAbility to make independent judgment of the management and results of strategies, programmes and activities based on set criteria and benchmark, keeping in mind the needs and concerns of client, current and upcoming.ย
Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, concepts, methodologies, systems, processes, and tools. Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns. Working with Evidence and Data. Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making
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Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Advanced University Degree (Masterโs degree or equivalent) from any reputed educational institution, in Law/ Public Administration/ Political Science/Economics/Statistics/ Human Rights or other relevant experience is required, orย A first-level university degree (bachelorโs degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.Experience:
Applicants with Masterโs degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. Minimum 2 years (with Bachelorยดs degree) of relevant experience in the field of monitoring, evaluation and reporting of rights-based programming preferably with (but not limited to) international organizations.ย Skills in developing tools for measuring the results/impact of policy projects. Experience in information analysis and report writing.ย Preference for those with an in-depth knowledge of democratic governance.ย Proven experience and skills in developing monitoring, evaluation and research tools is required. Experience in working with government institutions, local communities, civil society partners, government officials is an asset. Experience of designing and monitoring studies and research is an asset. Ability to communicate effectively with high-level government stakeholders, CSOs, mass public representatives Good inter-personal and teamwork skills, networking aptitude, ability to work in multi-cultural environment will be desirable.Required languages:
Fluency in English and Bangla is required.ยย
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.ย
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.ย
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