PMER Lead

PMER Lead

Contract type: Long term | Full time – 37.5 hours per week

Location: WaterAid Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka.

Salary: Monthly gross salary BDT 210,000/- with excellent benefits (Flexible for deserving candidates with strong track record and demonstrated credentials)

Change starts with water. Change starts with you.

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.

About WaterAid

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About the role

The PMER Lead will strategically oversee all Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (PMER) functions to ensure alignment with WaterAid Bangladesh’s Country Programme Strategy and global standards. As the head of the Quality Assurance team, S/he will manage the full PMER cycle, oversee data systems (e.g., mWater, WAPS), coordinate key reports and evaluations, and build capacity among staff and partners. The role focuses on using evidence and learning to drive continuous improvement and impact.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and implement PMER frameworks and coordinate strategic planning processes (e.g. business planning, PIMS, mid-term reviews, and evaluations) aligned with WaterAid’s country and global strategies.
• Create and annually update RACI matrices to define PMER roles, responsibilities, and communication flows.
• Design, manage, and ensure quality of evaluations (baseline, midline, endline, impact, and country programme), in line with global and donor standards.
• Facilitate Programme Performance Reflections, after-action reviews, and learning workshops to drive adaptive management.
• Translate evaluation findings and project data into actionable recommendations and decision-making tools for planning, reporting, and senior-level strategic decisions.
• Track implementation and use of evaluation findings across programmes.
• Prepare and ensure timely, high-quality donor and internal reports, including progress updates and impact documentation.
• Maintain a central repository of PMER tools, templates, reports, and learning resources.
• Design and deliver PMER capacity-building initiatives for staff and partners, including training, mentoring, and technical support.
• Promote a culture of learning and evidence-based decision-making across the organization.
• Liaise with donors, government bodies, and partners on PMER-related matters and represent WaterAid Bangladesh in relevant networks and forums.
• Contribute to strategic discussions and broader organizational development initiatives.
  These responsibilities will be reviewed with the line manager from time to time.

To be successful, you will need:

Education: Master’s degree in development studies, Social Sciences, Statistics, Public Policy, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum 10 years work experience of which 7-8 years of relevant experience in PMER within the development sector. At least 4 years’ experience in team/people management.

Knowledge: Extensive experience in designing and managing M&E systems, evaluations, and reporting for large programs in participatory M&E and gender-sensitive indicators.

Skills:

• Skilled in PMER tools and software (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Kobo Toolbox, SPSS).
• Strong analytical, data interpretation, and donor reporting skills.

Competencies

• Possesses excellent communication skills in both Bangla and English, complemented by strong interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation abilities.
• Exhibits proactive leadership, creativity, and a positive attitude, with the ability to manage teams, solve problems effectively, and work independently under pressure.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

View the full job description here

Closing date: Applications close 05:00 PM BD time on 22 October 2025. Interviews may be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

How to apply: Click Apply to answer the Pre-screening questions and upload your CV only.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?

At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre‑employment screening

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy.

Our benefits
Festival bonus, provident fund, gratuity, life insurance for self, health insurance for self, spouse and children, cell phone allowances etc. are applicable as per policy provision.

Our Global Commitment:

Our People Promise

We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding

We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change!