Position: MEL Manager (Recent Job)

Job Description

Qualification:

• Master’s Degree in relevant field such as public health, knowledge management, demography, development studies, research, social science and analysis, or equivalent; ideally with a strong focus on health research and learning.

Experience:

• At least 5 years’ relevant experience in MEL lead role in international development programming context with demonstrated experience in both quantitative and qualitative methods. Proven people management experience.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of USAID funded projects and programs and experience in development and implementation of project MEL system, tools, methods, processes and learning plan. Understanding of quasi experimental evaluation design and outcome mapping will be an added advantage.
• Good training and facilitation skills, and proven experience in capacity building in the development field.
• Solid experience in data analysis and generating learning to guide adaptive management for project implementation and contribution in design process
• Strong command of MS Excel; Knowledge and experience of using statistical tools / software packages (STATA, SPSS, R, NVivo etc. an advantage.
• Strong experience of working in project cycle management approach to establish MEL system will be a greater advantage.  Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills with a proven ability to deal with multiple tasks; establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Nepali, with particular emphasis on oral communication with research participants, with high level academic writing skills.