About Helvetas Bangladesh

HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation is a development organization anchored in Switzerland. Our vision is a just world in which all men and women determine the course of their lives in dignity and security, sustainably using environmental resources. The promotion of good governance and gender equality, and social equity is an integral part of the overall organizational policy of HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation, through which we seek to ensure that our organizational culture and practice reflect our commitment to social change.

Job Context

We are looking for an ICT‑based M&E Consultant for an anticipatory action project under the DPHE-HELP initiative.

The ICT‑based M&E Consultant will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and strengthening the project’s monitoring and evaluation systems through ICT-enabled tools. The consultant will design digital M&E mechanisms, support data management, ensure functioning of the HELP monitoring dashboard, and provide training to project users for effective data reporting and decision-making. This role requires strong technical and analytical skills with proven experience in IT-based M&E systems.

Key Responsibilities

Development of ICT‑based M&E System

• Develop an effective M&E system (IT-based) including relevant indicators in consultation with project officials and consultants.
• Create appropriate monitoring tools and templates for tracking project activities at various levels (Piped Water Supply, Non-piped systems, Sanitation, etc.).

Data Collection & Reporting

• Establish a functioning M&E data collection routine with relevant entities and field personnel.
• Compile and integrate collected data into the Excel-based M&E system.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports following DPHE–World Bank approved formats.
• Ensure project data is accurate and made available to stakeholders and, where applicable, to the public.

Monitoring Tools & Work Plan Development

• Develop an in‑house M&E work plan for all project components.
• Implement M&E activities in accordance with the approved implementation plan.

Database Management & System Maintenance

• Ensure proper functioning of the existing HELP Monitoring Dashboard, including validation of data accuracy submitted by end users.
• Troubleshoot database-related issues and coordinate system updates as needed.
• Ensure timely data entry, system upgrades, and overall database integrity.

Capacity Building & Technical Support

• Provide need‑based development and troubleshooting support to different categories of system users.
• Conduct training sessions for DPHE staff, LGIs, consultants, and other stakeholders on digital data entry, dashboard usage, and M&E procedures.

Additional Responsibilities

• Undertake any other tasks as deemed reasonable to improve the efficiency and sustainability of the ICT‑based M&E system.
• Support project management in data-driven decision making.

Required qualifications, experiences and skills

Educational Requirements

• Minimum Master’s degree in Social Science, Sociology, Economics, or a related discipline.
• ICT degrees will be an advantages. 

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Monitoring & Evaluation with IT/software-based systems in government, public, or NGO sector projects.
• Professional certification in Information Technology (IT) is required.
• Strong understanding of project management principles.
• Proven experience in data management, digital M&E, dashboard systems, and Excel-based reporting tools.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong skills in IT-based data systems, dashboards, and digital reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, databases, and digital data visualization tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to design user-friendly M&E tools and templates.
• Excellent communication and training skills for diverse groups of stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Reportable To

Coordinator / Team Leader

Workstation

Cox’s Bazar (with extensive field travel)

Working Hours

8.5 hours per day including lunch break 30 minutes in between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Contract Tenure

March 2026 – April 2027

Salary & Benefits

Consolidated payment BDT. 100,000/- per month

Travel

Extensive field travel is required in Project Areas / DPHE Office – All subdistrict of Cox’s Bazar and 2 Sub-district oif Noakhali district.

Required behaviours

• Reliable in keeping the deadlines and commitments, and walk the talk.
• Develop and promote a culture of quality and performance.
• Demonstrate problem-solving, analytical and conceptual skills Foster teamwork, cooperation and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure fair and equal participation and opportunity.
• Transparent, just and objective

Apply Instruction

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated resume along with a motivational letter detailing their relevant experience and motivation for their role. Please apply online at https://career.helvetasbd.org/ by 23 March 2025. Hard copies or other forms of application will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps. We encourage early applications as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Application Deadline: 23 March 2026

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
Candidates will have to go through an extensive selection process.
Any lobbying will be considered as disqualification

Helvetas is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, age, race, religion, ethnicity, or minority status.

Helvetas promotes a code of conduct that aims to create a work environment with zero tolerance for mobbing, sexual harassment, child abuse, abuse of authority, corruption, fraud, and conflict of interest. This code of conduct applies to all Helvetas staff, volunteers, interns, contractors, and board of directors. Helvetas strongly encourages reporting through the complaint mechanism if any actions or behaviors are suspected of violating the code of conduct's zero tolerance policy.

To know more about our organisation, please visit: www.helvetas.org/en/bangladesh