Project Analyst (Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning)
Organizational Context
UNDP Bangladesh has been a partner to the government since 1972, focusing on democratic governance, climate adaptation, environmental protection, and inclusive growth. The organization supports these areas through policy advice, implementation assistance, financing, and knowledge sharing. The programme portfolio is structured into two clusters and a sub-office, with cross-cutting oversight from the Operations Team and Programme Management Support Unit.
Job Purpose
This role is crucial for the Social Security Policy Support (SSPS) Phase II project, which aims to reform and strengthen Bangladesh's social protection system. The Project Analyst will lead monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) activities, ensuring data quality, effective reporting, and evidence-based decision-making. The position contributes to advancing social protection reforms, improving delivery systems, and translating policy commitments into effective, inclusive, and sustainable social protection measures that reduce poverty and enhance human development.
Responsibilities
The Project Analyst will lead the design and implementation of the Project MEL Plan, coordinating the collection, verification, and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data across thematic portfolios. Responsibilities include conducting data quality assessments, preparing various reports (ROAR, donor reports, progress reports), and coordinating project evaluations. The role involves producing analytical reports, lessons learned, and outcome stories to support adaptive management and policy dialogue. Additionally, the analyst will lead the development and maintenance of digital MEL systems and dashboards, promote data governance, and apply data analytics for decision support. The position also entails supporting pilot monitoring, generating household well-being evidence, managing digital knowledge platforms, and coordinating MEL efforts with government and partners.
Work Experience
A minimum of 2 years of experience (with a Master's degree) or 4 years (with a Bachelor's degree) is required in monitoring and evaluation, results-based management, data analysis, or programme/project management, preferably in policy support or advocacy projects. Experience with digital monitoring systems and government institutions is also necessary.
Skills
Monitoring and Evaluation (MEL), Results-Based Management (RBM), Data Analysis, Digital MEL Systems, Dashboard Development, Reporting, Evidence Generation, Project Management, Data Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Coordination, Capacity Building, Web Content Management, WordPress, Data Visualization Tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL, R, Python).