La Guilde recruits 01 Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Operational Software Technical Advisor – Philippines / Bangladesh – 12 months
Founded in 2008, better with water (previously Eau et Vie) is a French non-confessional and non-political international solidarity association, inspired by an idea: slum dwellers also deserve and can afford sustainable water supply in their homes.
The levers of action are access to a water service at home, the absence of which is a real scourge in densely populated urban areas, and whose impact is also achieved through community building.
In 2025, better with water works in 2 countries (Bangladesh and the Philippines) and plans on opening a third one (Kenya) for a global budget of 4.3M€, with mixed financing (private and public).
To anticipate the upcoming departure of the current volunteer on the position, better with water is actively seeking to recruit a :
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and
Operational Software Technical Advisor
based in the Philippines or Bangladesh
(12 months)
As part of the HQ team and under the supervision of the Development and Technical support Director, the M&E and Operational Software Technical Advisor will provide technical support to the field management teams.
The main responsibilities are the following:
1. For the M&E component (60%)
- Develop/improve the planning documents related to M&E (strategic plan and action plan, M&E manuals),
- Continuously improve the BWW’s framework documents (logical framework, programmes indicators),
- Coordinate with the local M&E Managers, the development of the M&E’s operational procedures and guidelines and ensure their proper implementation,
- Develop the M&E culture in BWW (Country and HQ) : training, capitalisation tools and methodology,
- Develop methodology and tools to launch studies and evaluations and lead the appropriate trainings,
- Support the local M&E managers on the development of the local M&E strategy and ensure consistency,
- Participate in the capacity building of local managers in relation to M&E (including planning, monitoring the implementation of action plans, etc.) in close connection with the ED
2. For the Operational Sofware component (40%)
- Train and empower local teams on this operational software, to lead them to autonomy,
- Provide advanced technical support,
- Ensure the appropriate development and smooth implementation of new features,
- Ensure and encourage the multi-countries sharing of good practices and challenges faced,
- Ensure that related documentation is kept up to date and shared accross the organization.
Expériences / Formation
Education & Professional Background
- Holder of a Master’s degree in Project Management or Engineering. You have a proven experience of at least four years in a position including one of the following topics: project methodolody, reporting, information management and quantitative&qualitative data follow-up, process management.
- A 2-year-long experience on international development/humanitarian program is compulsory, including coordination and trainings. A first experience with international donors (like AFD) is a strong asset.
- First contact with one of better with water’s fields of intervention is more than welcome.
- As a proficient conductor, you excel in supporting the teams in their daily planning, tool management, & formulation of indicators. You know how to simplify technical topics to be understood by non-technical colleagues.
- Working autonomously, you demonstrate proactivity and strong writing and analytical skills.
Langage skills
Fully proficiency in English is compulsory. Knowledge of French would be a very strong asset.
Salaire
Position including regular field visits in our intervention branches, in all BWW programs but fully based either in :
- The Philippines, in our Head Office in Mandaue City, Cebu Island
- Bangladesh, in our Head Office in Dhaka
Full time position – 40hrs/week
Status: VSI – Volontariat de Solidarité Internationale as defined by French Ministry of Europe and foreign affairs (regulated by the February, 23rd 2005 law)
Attractive package:
- Allowance : Basic amount + Country Bonus + Capital City Bonus (if applicable) + Past experience valued
- Vacation : leave (2.5 open days per month) + public holidays of the country based in
- Travel : VISA expenses + Round trip ticket beginning/end of mission + holiday round-trip tickets to home (1 per year if based Philippines and 2 per year if based Bangladesh)
- Insurances : health, assistance&repatriation, civil liability
- Communication : internet & phone expenses
- Pension contribution
- Installation bonus & return bonus once contract ends
- Local language classes
Four-day pre-departure training provided by La Guilde in Paris (mid-January 2026)
Individual HR follow-up during contract.
This position may allow a family posting with a dependent package.
How to apply? Please send your complete application to Pauline Gallay, HR Development Officer at recrutement@betterwithwater.org mentioning the reference : 202510_HQ _ME&OpSoft_TA