The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH is an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. Jointly with the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs GTZ is implementing a project entitled “Promotion of Legal and Social Empowerment of Women” with the objective to improve women's access to formal and informal justice institutions and the prevention of crime and violence.
GTZ invites applications from suitable candidates for the position of a “Monitoring and Evaluation Expert” with the duty station in Dhaka.
A. Tasks
The incumbent shall be responsible for but not limited to the following:
- Develop and follow up a participatory and impact oriented project monitoring system, update information concerning the progress of the project, periodically document and present the results in team meetings
- Observe topics directly related to the project through evaluation by the press, direct dialog, forum participation, public hearings, seminars, etc.
- Travel to the project sites frequently to observe the implementation of the project activities
- Assisting in the plan ning, coordination, and documentation of meetings, workshops, seminars and other activities of the project, focusing on the technical aspects.
- Support public relations activities for the project.
B. Required Entry Qualifications and Competencies:
Formal Education & Experience
- Advanced University Degree in a relevant sector, e.g. development studies, statistics or law
- At least 5 years of proven track record in the field of participatory monitoring and evaluation
- Good working knowledge of the Bangladesh local governance structures
- Extensive familiarity with procedures for implementing donor programs
- Extensive familiarity with policy issues of bilateral and multilateral assistance
- Proven ability to maintain close relations with the government, NGOs and development partners to foster a learning environment through the monitoring and evaluation efforts
- Willingness to work using 'appreciative enquiry' methodologies
- Excellent writing skills in both English and Bangla
Other Qualifications
- Excellent command of modern telecommunication systems and MS Office, as well as Database Programs, e.g. Access or SPSS
- Fluency in English and Bangla
- Strong report writing skills to clearly articulate the issues of interest to the decision makers
- She/he must be a strong team player, demonstrate initiative, self-organization and have a results-oriented approach
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong ability to work in a team
- Previous work experience with GTZ and / or German language skills are considered an asset.
Please send your complete and current CV along with a recent passport size photograph, a letter of interest why you are the ideal candidate for this job (1 Page), 2 letters of reference, a writing example in English (3 pages maximum) and earliest availability before 15th of December 2008 to: GTZ-PLSEW, PO BOX 6091 Gulshan-1, Dhaka-1212. Please write the position applied for on top of the envelope. No phone calls please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
GTZ is an equal opportunity employer.
Women and impaired persons are especially encouraged to apply
and they will be selected in case of equal qualification with other candidates