Sr. Officer – MEAL

Sr. Officer – MEAL

Location: Head Office

Application Deadline: May 20, 2025

Starting Date: July 2025

Duration of contract: 1 year

Gross salary: 13,02,096 to 13,82,472 per annum

Good Neighbors International Nepal, in partnership with UNFPA and with funding support from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), is implementing the SAFE-Girls Project in Nepal. The project is designed to combat harmful practices and gender-based violence (GBV) affecting adolescent girls and young women. It focuses on creating safe and supportive environments, strengthening GBV prevention and response services, and promoting access to Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE). Good Neighbors International Nepal is leading the implementation of the project in Sudurpaschim and Madhesh Provinces, where the prevalence of GBV and harmful traditional practices remains significantly high.

Scope of Work

The Sr. Officer-MEAL will be responsible for supporting the effective implementation and management of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system for the SAFE Girls Project. S/he will engage in Designing, developing, and maintaining a comprehensive MEAL system tailored to the needs and objectives of the SAFE Girls Project. S/he will ensure the integration of accountability mechanisms in different stages of the project cycle and promote data-driven decision-making for program improvement. The Sr. Officer-MEAL will work closely with the project team and partners to foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement throughout the SAFE Girls Project. Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Team Lead, the Sr. Officer-MEAL will serve as the MEAL focal person for the project.

Key responsibilities:

The key deliverables include but are not limited to:

• Lead the design, planning, and implementation of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system in coordination with the Team Lead, project team, and implementing partners.
• Support the development of project work plans and budgets in close collaboration with donors and partners, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Assist in the preparation of the Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP), Project Implementation Guidelines, and ensure the timely execution of planned activities.
• Review and ensure quality of event reports, narrative reports, activity reports, event tracking sheets, and attendance records submitted from provincial teams to ensure compliance with donor requirements.
• Contribute to the preparation of quarterly progress reports, ensuring they meet donor requirements in terms of content, format, and timelines.
• Document key project learnings, including lessons learned, best practices, success stories, and case studies, in close coordination with the project team.
• Regularly track progress against project indicators and update the Indicator Tracking Table accordingly.
• Ensure data quality, reliability, and inclusivity by reviewing, validating, and updating data collected from the field.
• Design and adapt quantitative and qualitative tools, including questionnaires and surveys, to meet MEAL requirements and project objectives.
• Analyze project data and present findings and learnings with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and accessible records and data through standardized archiving and documentation practices.
• Conduct regular review meetings, and follow-ups with the project team, provincial coordinators, and implementing partners.
• Plan and carry out routine data quality assessments and monitoring visits to implementation sites as required.
• Capacity enhancement of project team on monitoring and evaluation.

Job Requirements

The candidates should have the following key job requirements and skills:

Education: A bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in Gender/Women’s studies, Public Health, Development Studies, Statistics, or other relevant Social Sciences.
Experience: A minimum of five years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation of development projects, with a strong preference for experience in gender-based violence prevention, ASRH, CSE, or advocacy-related projects.

Technical Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in developing M&E frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
• Strong data management skills (quantitative and qualitative)
• Proficiency in data analysis software (SPSS, Stata, Kobo, Excel, etc.)
• Experience in training and capacity building on M&E methodologies.
• Knowledge of ethical and safe data collection processes in GBV programming

Other Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in English and Nepali
• Previous reporting experience with UN agencies is highly desirable
• Effectively plan and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Strong skills in collaboration and coordination
• Sensitivity and understanding of GBV issues and survivor-centered approaches.

NOTES:

• Qualified women and members of ethnic or marginalized communities are encouraged to apply for this position.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be notified for the interview.
• Canvassing at any stage of the recruitment process shall lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate.
• All employees and consultants must adhere to GNI Nepal’s code of conduct, specifically the provisions related to child safeguarding, and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA). Any instances of misconduct will be promptly investigated and addressed.