Brief Description:

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director will be responsible for the monitoring, evaluation, and learning components of this project including the design and implementation of the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Plan and customization, roll out and management of an online M&E system. S/he will support the effective use of data for programming decisions, ensuring the timeliness and quality and relevance of program data. S/he will directly supervise and manage the performance of Kathmandu and province-based M&E staff and lead preparation of all required program reports and development and dissemination of learning products among a wide range of Nepal-based and international stakeholders.

Eligibility Criteria:

Minimum qualifications for the MEL Director position include a Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Social Sciences or other relevant field, with a PhD preferred. Candidates must have at least 10 years of relevant professional experience in monitoring, evaluation, and research in the public health field, with progressively increasing level of responsibility; demonstrated expertise in rigorous research and analytical methods; and firm command of M&E issues with respect to health systems.

Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal skills, initiative, good judgment, demonstrated team leadership and problem-solving abilities
  
• Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills, including oral presentation skills, in Nepali and English
  
• Ability to undertake frequent field travel (approximately 30% time)
  

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection process. Canvassing at any stage of the processes shall lead to automatic disqualification.