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• Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

  Number of vacancy: 2

  Job Title : Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
  Report to : Project Coordinator
  Job Location : Dhaka, Bangladesh
  Employment Type : Full-time
  No of Post : 02
  Salary : Negotiable
  Application Deadline: 26 July 2025

  Awaj Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting workers’ rights and well-being in the Ready- Made Garment (RMG) sector of Bangladesh. Founded in 2003, we aim to ensure decent work, gender equity, and dignified lives for all workers. It upholds the principle that every individual is entitled to work in a professional environment free from harm, harassment, sexual abuse, bullying, humiliation, exploitation, or any form of unlawful discrimination. With 22 offices and community centers, we serve over 740,000 workers across 12 major industrial clusters in the Dhaka and Chittagong Divisions.

  Position Overview
  We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Monitoring Officer to support the effective delivery of projects focused on workers’ rights, women’s leadership, and community development. The role involves tracking project progress, collecting and analyzing data, and providing feedback to improve performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in project monitoring, working with teams, and using data to guide decisions, while ensuring that all efforts align with Awaj Foundation’s mission and goals.

  Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and apply monitoring tools to track project activities and results.
  • Conduct field visits to review progress and adherence to plans.
  • Collect and analyze data against key indicators (KPIs).
  • Ensure data accuracy through regular checks and validations.
  • Prepare reports highlighting progress, challenges, and suggestions.
  • Collaborate with teams to refine plans and performance indicators.
  • Support evaluations and contribute to impact assessments.
  • Organize and maintain centralized project data for easy access.

  • Identify risks and suggest timely corrective actions.
  • Provide performance feedback to teams and management.
  • Assist with donor reports by supplying relevant analysis.
  • Promote learning by documenting insights and best practices.
  • Train staff on monitoring tools and quality data collection.

  Qualifications & Requirements
  • Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics, or a related field (Master’s
  preferred).
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in the non-profit or
  development sector.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
  • Proficiency in data collection, management, and analysis tools, including MS Excel and statistical software.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Bengali.
  • Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including logical frameworks and indicator
  development.
  • Ability to conduct field visits and interact with community stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Demonstrated commitment to integrity, accuracy, and accountability in data reporting.
  • Familiarity with donor reporting requirements and project management practices is an advantage.
  • Experience in using data visualization tools (e.g., Advance Excell, SPSS) is an advantage.

  The Awaj Foundation will follow a strict selection criterion. Only the candidates who meet the above and have a proven track record will be considered.

  How to apply:

  “Please send your cover letter and up-to-date CV (in English, maximum of three pages), including two non- related references and a recent color photograph.”

  Apply to:  jobs.awajfoundation@gmail.com
  Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview

• Project Coordinator

  Number of vacancy: 1

  Awaj Foundation is a non-profit, voluntary organization. Awaj Foundation was established in 2003 out of the urgent need to protect workers’ rights in the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector of Bangladesh. Awaj Foundation is driven by the vision of decent work, dignified lives, and gender equity in the industrial sectors of Bangladesh. Awaj Foundation follows that each individual is entitled to work in a professional environment free of harm, harassment, sexual abuse, bullying, humiliation, exploitation or any other unlawful discriminatory practice. The organization works to establish and improve wages, strengthen workers’ rights, increase woman’s leadership, services for workers, legal aid, health services, migrant workers’ rights, research, and advocacy. Through 22 offices and community centers, we provide support to over 740,000 workers in 12 major industrial clusters in Dhaka and Chittagong Divisions.

  Position Name: Project Coordinator

  Job Responsibilities

  • Supervising and coordinating with respective project staff.
  • To Monitor & Prepare reports for donors and management.
  • Prepare internal & external reports for higher management or relevant concerns
  • Developing project strategic and operational planning, and communicating with team members.
  • Liaising with donors and other stakeholders.
  • Organize all activities of the project in consultation with the Executive Director.
  • Coordinating to implement all planned activities of the project timely.
  • Implementing other activities as situation and project management may demand.
  • Reports to Executive Director.
  • Carry out any other task given by the authority.

  Workplace

  Head Office at Mohakhali, Dhaka with periodical field visits in branch offices

  Educational Requirements

  Honor’s/ Master’s Degree in Social Science or other relevant disciplines.

  Experience Requirements:

  • At least 3 years of experience in an equivalent position in the relevant field is desirable.
  • Women are encouraged to apply.

  Employment Status:

  • Fulltime, Contract Salary
  • Negotiable Additional Requirements
  • Knowledge in community development, strong interpersonal skills, team-building capacity, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English and Bengali languages.
  • Experience in working with MS Office, Excel, and similar programs.
  • Strong negotiation skills and the ability to persuade others to adopt a specific course of action to achieve desired results

  Read Before Apply

  If you think you are aligned with our values and feel you would fit into the role, please send in a two-pager CV with names, recent colored passport-size photos, and contact details of three non-related referees, and a one-page cover letter addressed to the Executive Director, Awaj Foundation and send it to awaj@dhaka.net and hr.awajfoundation@gmail.com Application

  Deadline: 19th August 2023.

  Please mention the Applied Position Name in the subject line of your email.

  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated according to merit and with strict confidentiality.