Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

Oxford Policy Management (OPM) is a leading international development consultancy firm, with over 30 years experience working across 100 countries. In Nepal, OPM has been successfully providing support for nearly 20 years in facilitating the lasting policy reforms. Our breadth of expertise across all the key sectors and across the policy cycle, from diagnosing the problems and presenting evidence-based strategic options to supporting the implementation of solutions and monitoring and evaluating their progress, enables us to provide a holistic, integrated perspective in our deliverables. 

Since 2013, OPM has been implementing the DFID supported Karnali Employment Programme Technical Assistance (KEPTA) supporting the Government of Nepal in developing and testing new approaches to employment-led poverty reduction. After the successful delivery of the first phase OPM is now recruiting a number of key positions in preparation for the rollout of the second phase of KEPTA.

Role objective

• To design an M&E system for KEP, which will allow for the monitoring of inputs, outputs and outcomes at various levels, as well as increasing programme learning and accountability.

Key functions

• Design M&E functions and tools for KEP
• Training (M&E and MIS) key stakeholders in centre and districts 
• Regularly monitor the programme progress and produce key qualitative and quantitative findings 
• Regularly capture evidence of progress and achievement
• Regular monitoring and reporting of risk and mitigation measures
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of the required reports (AWPBs, quarterly progress reports, monthly progress reports – including financial forecast, risk matrix, annual reports and project completion report etc.)
• Develop a VfM framework for TS-KEP

Reporting to: Team Leader

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Candidates should hold a master’s level degree in economics, management studies or any other related discipline from a recognized institute of higher learning. Applicants should also have at least 10 years of appropriate experience. 

Core competencies and experience required:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in developing and supporting M&E systems
• Significant experience working with government
• Experience working with the following M&E tools: surveys, public audits, MIS (Management and Information Systems), Value for Money analysis 
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Willing to work closely in a team
• Willing to travel to rural areas
• Report writing skills

Desirable:

Previous work experience with international donor agencies and their projects or programmes Knowledge of the fields of poverty monitoring and social inclusion

Interested candidates should e-mail their CV along with a short expression of interest to vacancy@tskep.org followed by the position applied for in the subject line. 

The EOI should demonstrate a clear understanding of KEP and the context that it operates in. It should also adequately demonstrate why the candidate feels they are qualified for the position applied, outlining relevant experience and achievements. 

Deadline for applications is 6th March 2017