Position: Manager-M&E
Duty Station: Kathmandu
Contract type: Fixed term contract with three months of probation period

Program Background

Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Program is a community-based model of inclusive development implemented in direct partnership with the provincial government of Province No.1 and the Local Governments. The goal of the program is to prevent avoidable disabilities and improve quality of life of children and adults with disabilities and their families through community-based rehabilitation. It works to strengthen community support systems for the achievement of these goals.

Purpose of the Position
The Manager for M&E is expected provide monitoring and evaluation leadership in the organization. 

Education and experience

• Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH)/Health Science from a recognized institution with minimum of four years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation of health-related field in International/Non-Governmental Organization

Skills and Abilities

• Good analytical and research skills
• Advanced user of Excel, Word and PowerPoint software along with other data analysis software such as SPSS, STATA
• Good knowledge and skills on design & use of ODK collect/ KoBo Toolbox or any other data collection mobile applications
• Proficient in using any software to make infographics such as Canva
• Good user of GIS software
• Good understanding of Health Management Information System and DHIS 2
• Ability to work both in an advisory and a hands-on implementation capacity
• Experience developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks such as the theory of change (ToC), M&E Manuals, and M&E Plan
• Ability to facilitate/conduct large M&E technical trainings for team and other stakeholders
• Understanding of Management Information System (MIS) and OneDrive
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills and fluency in Nepali and English
• Ability to work under pressure
• Incumbent with two wheelers driving license is preferred

Key responsibilities

• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Develop an organization level Monitoring and Evaluation Framework spelling the clear M&E Plan
• Ensure that verifiable data is routinely collected, validated and analyzed as per M&E plan to assure achievement and progress towards program targets and objectives
• Keep abreast of developments in program changes and progress in order to advise and recommend tools and strategies to increase program performances and results
• Lead the process of future projection and its analysis, communicate the projection (forecast) and alert the implementing team for timely intervention
• Analyze changes and patterns in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) indicator data and performance reports in order to support Program team
• Conduct review meeting at Province and organization level in close collaboration with program team
• Lead to implement evaluation studies (baseline, mid-line and end-line surveys) or facilitate such studies conducted for the program by independent research institution
• Take lead in other research related to components of the program and remain proactive in publishing certain articles from the findings of the study
• Conduct learning workshops and disseminate the learnings to the program
• Establish day to day communication with M&E officers at Province and District Offices 

System Development 

• Lead the (re) design and effective implementation of organizational M&E system (M&E Framework and M&E plan) to meet the range of organizational as well as funding partners’ requirements
• Develop M&E tools (monitoring checklist, accountability checklist, data validation form, supervisory checklist, among others) in close participation of program team
• Take lead in the implementation of Management Information System with support from IT Officer and Program 

Planning and Implementation

• Participate in providing support to program design including development of program theories of change and strategic frameworks
• Provide support the province and district program team, with critical feedback, to develop monthly, tri-annual and annual plan 
• Finalize the organizational annual plans in participation of program and finance team 
• Provide necessary support and timely feedback to the program team for the effective implementation of planned activities
• Lead the capacity building activities targeted to KFN team and partner’s team in relation to participatory monitoring and evaluation 

Documentation and Reporting 

• Prepare the M&E periodic progress report and submit to the supervisor 
• Provide critical feedback on the report prepared by the program team
• Ensure funding partner’s compliance in relation to submission of plans and reports 
• Ensure collection of case story, best practice documentation, lesson learn and update and manage that information in program reports and other knowledge products 
• Contribute to the development of proposals, particularly from the view of monitoring and evaluation

 Karuna Foundation Nepal is an equal opportunity employer. Women, persons with disabilities and persons from disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process. Karuna Foundation Nepal reserves all the rights to reject any or all applications without assigning any reasons. Telephone enquiries will not be entertained.