We are seeking an experienced M&E Specialist to assist with our team’s implementation of USAID/Nepal’s Learning for Development (L4Dev) Contract in Kathmandu, Nepal. The contract is anticipated to start in July 2022. The M&E Specialist is responsible for supporting the activities managed by the Senior Evaluation Specialist and Knowledge Management Specialist and the program's capacity-building activities around M&E competencies in data, reporting, analysis, and use (DRAU) and support the drafting of implementing partner workplans.

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Project: USAID/Nepal Learning for Development (L4Dev)

Responsibilities:

• Develop, coordinate, conduct, and/or support the program’s capacity building activities;
• Design core course modules comprising specific monitoring and evaluation (M&E) competencies in data, reporting, analysis and use (DRAU); project management planning (PMP); and M&E planning; data quality assessments (DQAs); and other M&E-focused topics  for USAID and implementing partner personnel;
• Supplement M&E course modules with credentialed access to online training in the core M&E competency areas for USAID and/or implementing partner (IP) staff;
• Provide training to USAID and implementing partner participants on M&E topics, such as DRAU, PMP and M&E Plan, DQAs, as identified by the activity;
• Provide training support for the integration of implementing partner monitoring data into USAID systems;
• Assist with the implementation of knowledge management (project learning) tasks under the program;
• Serve as a point of contact for the technical teams in the Mission; and
• Contribute to the drafting of annual work plans, M&E plans, progress reports, and other ongoing M&E tasks.

Qualifications:

• An advanced degree (master’s degree required; PhD preferred) in a sector relevant to monitoring and evaluation of USAID/Nepal activities (e.g., economics, public policy, international relations, statistics, political science, health, education, agriculture, etc.);
• At least five years of experience working in the development sector with a focus on capacity building, preferably in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL).
• Experience working with international organizations, preferably USAID, including coordination and conduct of capacity building and facilitation.
• Experience using and training on computer applications relating to portal-based data entry, verification, aggregation, and reporting, as well as Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills in English (a recent writing sample will be required).
• Ability to work as an integral part of a professional team, set priorities, and handle a high volume of activities.

CAMRIS International, LLC offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at CAMRIS.com. CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.