MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) Coordinator

MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) Coordinator

Job title: MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) Coordinator

Department / Unit: NEPCO 

Place of Assignment: Kathmandu, Nepal 

Position is: Fixed Term 01.1.2025 until 31.12.2026. (with possibility of extension)

Supervisor: Program Manager

Other reporting responsibilities and internal cooperation parties: 

Country Director, Nepal Country Office (NEPCO) Program Team, NEPCO Finance & Admin Team, FCA’s Head Office: Service and Accountability Center (SAC), SAC M&E Specialist, SAC Quality and Accountability Unit

Primary Purpose of the Position

Responsible for developing and supporting planning, monitoring, evaluation, documentation, learning and reporting within NEPCO and its projects in line with FCA’s policies and guidelines. Responsible for rolling out and effective implementation of FCA’s MEAL guidelines, practices and tools, and Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) requirements. Build the capacity of relevant FCA team members and partner organisations in M&E tools and mechanisms.

Description

Main Tasks

MEAL Systems and Accountability

• Design and execute the MEAL and M&E plan for the Country Program (CP) and new projects, aligning with FCA guidelines and collaborating with program teams.
• Lead developing project log frames, M&E frameworks, and MEAL sections in project documents in collaboration with program team.
• Collaborate with the Program Team and Senior Management to draft the Country Program Annual Plan (CPAP) and Country Program Annual Report (CPAR).
• Ensure that MEAL systems and reporting reflect FCA’s impact on rights holders, especially the vulnerable, and duty-bearers.
• Oversee NEPCO’s Accountability Improvement Plan (AIP) monitoring and embed Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) in all projects.
• Serve as the CRM focal point, ensuring its effective implementation across NEPCO projects.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

• Support the integration of CPAP and CPAR into FCA's program management platform, SAMPO.
• Review quarterly, annual, and final monitoring reports ensuring quality aspects before submission to the Program Manager.
• Manage the Country Program database, develop a live data monitoring system with Power BI, and ensure accurate reporting.
• Plan and execute baseline assessments in line with FCA’s Quality and Accountability Framework, monitor outputs, outcomes, processes, and context levels.
• Conduct regular field visits, data verification, quality assessments, and reporting.
• Create data collection tools per project log frames and integrate them into the FCA Country Programme Results Framework.
• Train FCA and partner staff on data collection, including mobile data collection techniques.
• Compile and analyze quantitative and qualitative M&E data monthly and quarterly.
• Lead mid-term and final evaluations as per FCA and donor guidelines, recruit evaluation consultants, and disseminate findings.

Learning and Knowledge Sharing

• Assess staff and partner training needs; provide MEAL training, coaching, and orientation to new staff and partners.
• Facilitate periodic review and reflection workshops with program staff and partners to promote learning from assessments and monitoring results.
• Collect and document success stories and best practices to promote shared learning.
• Foster knowledge exchange within NEPCO and partner organizations.

Coordination, Networking, and Representation

• Act as FCA’s representative in national and international forums as required.
• Assist the Program Manager in coordinating with government agencies for review meetings and report submissions per agreements.
• Represent FCA in the Nepal Cash Coordination Group (CCG) and other relevant AIN working groups and clusters as assigned by Program Manager.

Communications and Knowledge Sharing

• Provide data and information to Communication Focal person to create communication and fundraising materials.
• Ensure effective information sharing across teams, utilizing available platforms like debriefs, Viva Engage, intranet, and team meetings.

Special Tasks 

• Act as NEPCO DRR and Emergency Response focal point and take responsibility for scheduled updates of NEPCO EPRP and Contingency Plans.
• Take additional responsibilities as assigned by line manger.

Competence, Experience, Skills, Knowledge Needed

• Minimum a bachelor’s degree in social sciences or relevant field.
• At least 7 years’ experience in Program Design and Development, Program Monitoring and Evaluation, and Capacity Building.
• Understanding of the concept of accountability and its implications in monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data and use it for high quality reporting and learning.
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through informal and formal training. 
• Previous experience with developing PME tools, preferably for Country Program.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure in a structured, organised and responsive manner in an international working environment with multicultural team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Nepali.
• Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), database management, graphics presentations and other relevant computer and mobile-based applications.
• Experience of working with development, humanitarian, and/or advocacy programs in Nepal.
• Integrity, objectivity, and professional competence.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diversity and gender issues.

The following skills will be considered as an asset:

• Knowledge and skills in applying Core Humanitarian Standard.
• Knowledge of (Human) Rights Based Approach.
• Knowledge of Humanitarian Programming including the preparation and implementation of EPRPs, and Contingency Plans will be an added value. 

Impact 

• Project quality and implementation is improved in NEPCO projects.
• Built a strong evidence base and continual learning to improve monitoring of programs, ensuring that lessons learnt are built into improved program delivery and program design.

Responsibilities and Independence

Problem solution requires finding solutions independently. Work is done mainly independently according to goals, plans and general instructions, and it may include financial and supervisory responsibility.

Physical and Psychological Burden Imposed 

• Occasional peaks in workload.
• Frequent travel to field locations.
• Instability (political).
• Fraud and corruption threats.

Interaction Needed

• MEAL Community of Practice.
• Cash Coordination Group.
• CRM Community of Practice.
• SAC M&E Specialist.
• SAC Q&A Unit.
• Communication with FCA staff, partners and government officials.

Substitution and Representation 

• Represent FCA at national and international forums relating to main tasks and as and when assigned nationally and internationally. 

Application Method

For Registered Candidate:

Login to https://p2p.com.np/ with your username and password, click on the job you want to apply for and press "APPLY" that appears on the selected job page.

For New Candidate:

Go to https://p2p.com.np/

Register/Create new account,

Use your newly created username and password to login

Click on the job you want to apply for

And press "APPLY" that appears on the selected job page.

If cover letter/ CV is not attached, a pop up will appear The pop up will direct to "MANAGE COVER LETTER/ CV" page where you can add/upload cover letter/ CV, then press "APPLY" at the bottom of the page.

Application Deadline: Monday 25th Nov,2024

In recognition of the various needs of People with Disability (PWD), please reach out to People 2 People for direct application submission process.

APPLY NOW