MEL Specialist

The ideal candidate is a senior Nepalese monitoring, evaluation and learning professional. They are solution oriented, resourceful, engaged, and able to work closely with and advise USAID. They are a leader who wants to help improve how development is delivered and are passionate about data and learning.

Position Description

The MEL Specialist(s) will support the Chief of Party (COP) and USAID to provide guidance, technical leadership and technical oversight for teams supporting monitoring, evaluation and learning assignments for USAID and their partners. The MEL Specialist(s) will provide expert level support and advice on MEL assignments and have a deep understanding of the USAID Program Cycle and the portfolio of investment in Nepal. They will be an innovator and enjoy learning and new challenges. They will be an excellent writer and public speaker and able to synthesize qualitative or quantitative data with a high level of quality. A senior leader—they can provide technical oversight on all types of MEL deliverables and also manage personnel, a budget, and the safety and security of staff. The period of performance is anticipated to be five years.

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Oversight

• Support the COP to deliver high quality monitoring, evaluation, and learning services as required by USAID, specializing in one area, but able to deliver on all areas of MEL
• Represents the company to USAID technical officers and implementing partners
• Provides senior level technical and managerial support on projects, such as designing, conducting or managing evaluations, strategy consulting, learning agenda development, training, or other tasks as required
• Assists with trouble shooting and problem-solving when the need arises, including delivering services to the client when required