Kathmandu,Nepal
Competitive
Fixed Term
Full Time, 38 hours per week

Role overview
The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will provide comprehensive management of the project monitoring and evaluation system for DFID funded education project-- Sister for Sister (SfS) Education-II. S/he will be responsible for implementing the monitoring and evaluation activities for the project.

Skills, qualifications, and experience required
 Essential:

• Masters degree in relevant field 
  
• Proven experiences working with diverse multicultural team 
  
• Fluent oral and written skills in Nepali and English
  

Technical Expertise: 

• Proven experience in MEL Framework development and processes within education including conduct of baseline assessments, evaluations; research that respond to challenges and opportunities; ability to translate ideas into practical action 
  
• Excellent understanding of project cycle management, participatory tools and at least 5 years’ experience in project management to ensure effective planning, resourcing, implementation and review of programme/projects
  
• Excellent training and facilitation skills particularly in the conduct of programme/project reviews and assessments 
  

Communication and Influencing Skills: 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills - able to listen, analyze, present, consult, negotiate with confidence and obtain stakeholder engagement
  
• Able to communicate complex issues effectively to wide range of audiences
  
• Experience of remote and cross-cultural communication, demonstrating sensitivity to cultural and language differences
  

Decision Making and planning: 

• Capacity for inquiry, research, logical and analytical thinking, powers of reasoning and critical analysis. Able to demonstrate sound judgment and a solution-focused approach, solving unstructured issues in unfamiliar settings. Able to consider implications of professional value, ethics and attitudes to decision making. Able to plan, juggle complex multiple priorities within restricted resources. Ability to manage competing deadlines. 
  
• Information Technology Systems: 
  
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel particularly experience in creating and training on the use of information management e.g. databases/shared drives 
  
• Experience of working with volunteers and 
  
• Commitment to VSO’s work and values
  

Eligibility: Nepalese 
contract: National 

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.