Our Ideal Candidate:

All NRC contingent workers are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.

The role of the Data collector who are dependable and self-driven to ensure the successful completion of our MEL (e.g., PDM, Outcome survey, Routine monitoring survey, client satisfaction survey and any other assessment etc.) data collection process and responsible for conducting interviews and collecting information from households, programme/Project participants and individuals within a specific area, day-to-day implementation and coordination with the MEL Coordinator.

Key Tasks and Assignments:

• Conduct interviews with individuals to collect MEL data.
• Follow NRC’s guidelines, procedures, and protocols when collecting and recording data.
• Verify data for accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct follow-up interviews as necessary to obtain missing or incomplete data.
• Report any issues, concerns, or recommendations on ensuring NRC’s service quality to the Supervisor.
• Perform work in a designated geographical area, either by walking or traveling to specified locations
• Be available to work a schedule as assigned, including weekends and evenings, as required.
• Support to conduct regular spot checks and visits to NRC static points to ensure proper functioning and compliance with established standards as assigned.
• Support to conduct orientation sessions and support the community feedback mechanism team to ensure active participation and address concerns.
• Organize and facilitate Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) to gather community insights and feedback on relevant issues.
• Execute Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with relevant stakeholders to collect valuable qualitative data.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of data, adhering to the data protection policy
• Utilize electronic devices, i.e, a Tablet to record data, ensuring the proper care, maintenance, and security of any devices or equipment provided for project-related tasks.
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned by the line manager in support of project objectives and organizational goals. 

Key Education and Skills Requirements: 

• Minimum Academic Qualification: HSC/Diploma.
• Subject-based content knowledge with 6 months to 1 year’s data collection experience.
• Experience in survey/data enumerator/M&E/MIS, verification, and supporting peers in professional development is preferable.
• Experience in data collection through an online-based platform, e.g. KOBO.
• Proficiency in Chittagonian/Rohingya language is preferred.
• Work experience in the Rohingya refugee camp context is preferable. 

What We Offer:

• Duty Station: Ukhiya and Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar.
• Contract duration: 6 months
• Number of positions: 02
• 90% travel, approximately to camps and host community areas.
• Skilled Level 05 in NRC’s Contingent workers Salary Scale monthly Gross Salary is 33,000 BDT (If someone works more/less than a complete month then the payment will be calculated on a pro-rata basis as per actual attendance.)
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Important information about the application process:

• Internal candidates: – log in with your official NRC email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
• This position is open to Bangladeshi Nationals only.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport/NID.
• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
• Ensure to attach your latest CV.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. NRC is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and you meet most, but not all the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered.
• We welcome applications from qualified and interested candidates, particularly local candidates per the job location. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.
• An incomplete application will not be considered.
• Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

NRC works in Cox’s Bazar in response to the Rohingya crisis, and in areas such as Sylhet in the north-east addressing the impacts of climate change. Alongside partners, our integrated operations include shelter and water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH), responding to weather-related emergencies, ensuring education continuity through in-person and digital learning, and scaling up information counselling for refugees and host Bangladeshis, reaching over 150,000 people per year. Our approach to humanitarian action focuses on principled aid delivery and promotes the agency and dignity of impacted populations.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• Be part of a welcoming and assistance community committed to human dignity.

Learn more about NRC here