Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Specialist



VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Enhanced Skills for Sustainable and Rewarding Employment (ENSSURE), a bilateral initiative of Governments of Nepal and Switzerland, supports Nepalese youths, women, and men, gain social and economic benefits from a federalized TVET system. To the end, the project has been supporting three spheres of governments to deliver TVET functions as per their constitutional mandate.  The project is being implemented by the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) at the federal level, by the Ministry of Social Development at the provincial level, and by municipalities within these provinces at the local level with technical support from Helvetas Nepal. Building on the experience of its phase one, the project has been supporting the governments to scale up and institutionalize work-based learning, which includes Dual VET- Apprenticeship, Training with OJT, and Workers’ Further Training. Besides, the project has been providing career guidance to youths, and students in grades nine and ten.

Helvetas Nepal invites applications from committed and experienced Nepali citizens for the following position:

Position: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Specialist (1)

Job Purpose: The MEAL Specialist will support the Deputy Team Leader (DTL) in leading the monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning efforts within the project. This includes developing and implementing a robust MEAL system that aligns with project goals, ensuring continuous improvement, and conducting data collection, analysis, reporting, and evaluation to assess the project’s effectiveness. The MEAL Specialist will also collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the project achieves its desired results.

Required Education, Experience and Social Competence:

Master’s degree in Public Administration, Sociology, Population Studies, Development Studies, Statistics, or a related field. At least 7 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), or 7 years of experience in project management with at least 3 years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning. Priority will be given to candidates who meet the above criteria and have experience in designing and conducting research, preferably in education/TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training). Prior experience in education, employment creation, private sector development projects, or Technical Education and Vocational Training (TVET) is an advantage. Commitment towards gender equality, social inclusion, and poverty reduction.

Duty station: ENSSURE Project Support Unit (PSU) in CTEVT Bhaktapur about 50% of field travel to project sites

Duration: Till 15 July 2025 with the possibility of extension

Salary and Benefits: As per rules and regulation of Helvetas Nepal

Application Procedures: Interested candidates who meet above requirements are requested to visit our website at http://apply.helvetasnepal.org and submit application through online portal. Detail job description is available on the website.

Any telephone enquiries/and or attempts to apply undue influence will result disqualification of candidates. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the selection process. Helvetas Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reasons.

Helvetas Nepal promotes workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination to candidates from discriminated groups (women, Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai, and other minority communities).

Deadline for submission of application: 9 February 2025.