MEAL Enumerator

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, have been registered in Bangladesh since 2013. In 2017, in response to the Rohingya influx, DRC launched an integrated program of support to the government in site management, shelter/NFI and protection. In 2018, DRC started implementing aid projects in support of the host communities most affected by the influx of refugees. As a key part of this, DRC opened an area office in Cox’s Bazar, and a country office in Dhaka.

POSITION PROFILE

The purpose of the Enumerator is to support the MEAL Unit to collect field data including surveys, post implementation monitoring and post distribution monitoring, outcome monitoring, data verification exercises, and need assessments. This will involve daily travel to the camps, and/or villages or towns surrounding the camps.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to all DRC policies and guidelines.
• Coordinate and collect data based on instructions from the MEAL Team Leader or MEAL Officer(s).
• Attend training on methodology, approach, data collection tools, and ensure adherence to data collection protocols as described by the MEAL team.
• Carry out data collection through field visits and/or phone interviews with beneficiaries and community members through household surveys, focus group discussions (FGDs), site observation, and key informant interviews as required.
• Accurately enter data of the collected data on a daily basis, if required, including submitting completed questionnaires on paper or via digital data gathering platforms on tablets/mobile phones.
• Complete daily reports of progress or activities completed, including communicating challenges faced in data collection and status of data collection.
• Perform any other task given by MEAL Officer(s) and/or MEAL Team Leader related to field-based data collection, data entry or data cleaning.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• 6 months experience in data collection and community engagement.
• Comfortable using a smartphone or tablet.
• Keen attention to detail, particularly in written work.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.
• Females are highly encouraged to apply.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Higher Secondary Certificate.

LANGUAGES  

• English – (Basic)
• Bengali – (Advance)
• Chittagonian – required

ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE DRC FIVE CORE COMPETENCIES :

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.

POSITION DETAILS

• Type of contract: Casual
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Duty station: Cox’s Bazar
• Closing Date for Application: 31 August 2026

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Applications must be submitted through the mentioned link on the page by clicking on Apply Button.   
2. Mentioning three referees' details of your present supervisor and HR along with past employment’s supervisor with CV.

Note: This recruitment process aims to establish a pool of pre-qualified candidates for upcoming opportunities. While successful applicants may not be offered an immediate role, they will be considered for future vacancies as they arise. Applications sent by email will not be considered. In addition, DRC doesn’t charge any fee for any of its recruitment process & believes in equal opportunity in employment regardless.

If you have questions, you can visit our FAQ page. 

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website: www.drc.ngo.

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap. 

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics.   

***FRAUD ALERT***

It has been brought to the attention of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from DRC in Bangladesh. These offers reportedly concern fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants asking for money. DRC would like to stipulate that the organization never charges or accepts any money from job seekers during the recruitment process. DRC recommends that you do not respond to unsolicited offers of employment.

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