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Job Opportunity
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Plan International
https://plan-international.org/
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Organization:
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Founded in 1937, Plan International has grown from a small humanitarian response into a global organisation standing alongside girls to shape a more equal future in their communities and around the world.
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Corporate Office Location:
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House 14, Road 35, Gulshan 2, Dhaka
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Position
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Specialist
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Requirements
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- ● Relevant Academic Grounding: A Master’s degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Development Studies, Statistics, or a related discipline, providing the methodological and analytical foundation needed for robust evidence generation.
- ● Proven M&E Practitioner with Emergency Expertise: At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience leading M&E systems in development or humanitarian settings, including a minimum of 1 year on the frontline of emergency response projects in Cox’s Bazar.
- ● Strategic Framework Architect: Demonstrated mastery in designing, operationalizing, and tracking Theories of Change (ToC), results frameworks, logframes, and indicator matrices to measure project and programme success systematically.
- ● Advanced Data & Analytics Specialist: Strong quantitative and qualitative expertise—from managing digital data collection tools and quality assurance to conducting rigorous analysis using MS Excel and statistical packages (SPSS, STATA, or R) to drive evidence-based decisions.
- ● Evaluation & Consultant Coordinator: Proven track record in executing Annual Outcome Monitoring, formulating clear Terms of Reference (ToRs), and managing external consultants and project evaluations to secure high-impact, timely deliverables.
- ● Safeguarding Champion & Agile Field Responder: Deep commitment to child safeguarding, "Do No Harm" ethics, and donor compliance, paired with the readiness to deploy and deliver quality results during rapid-onset disasters or emergency responses.
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Responsibilities
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- ● Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Specialist will be responsible for designing and leading the monitoring, evaluation, research and learning (MERL) activities and ensuring result-based management in program and project areas as defined in the country strategy.
- ● The position holder will develop the theory of change (TOC), result framework, and indicators to measure success in respective projects & programmes through regular monitoring and evaluation activities.
- ● In line with PQI team the Specialist will track output delivery and assess outcomes to understand projects & programmes progress towards achieving objectives, conduct regular process monitoring, compile information, capture learning and produce quarterly reports for the projects & programme team and country management team to support decision-making.
- ● Data quality assurance is one of the key responsibilities of this role.
- ● The MERL Specialist will also contribute to capacity building of staff at Plan and partner organizations to enhance skills in programme monitoring. The role requires continuous support to resource mobilization initiatives for the Cox’s Bazar Programme.
- ● This position provides intensive support to different projects in Cox’s Bazar and other geographic locations and addresses donor requirements in the areas of MERL. Another major responsibility will be supporting the implementation of AAP (accountability to affected population) in different projects.
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Compensation & Benefits
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Salary Package for this role is monthly CTC 128,566 BDT which includes contributory provident fund, gratuity, festival bonus, along with other benefits, i.e., hospitalization benefit for spouse and children, leave, group insurance, yearly medical check-up for employee, and day care facilities.
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Application procedure
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To apply, please click on the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpS0TTDl_S_kpQ0FHIJD25of9VTLQtPly4w1Cxvkx2g9WvVQ/viewform
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Deadline
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31 October 2026
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Ismat Shereen
Adviser, Students’ Welfare and
Head, Career Counseling Center
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