Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Associate

Job Description

Action for Nepal 

AFN is a high performing, community-centric organization building healthy, educated communities in Nepal through effective projects, sound strategies, efficient processes and successful partnerships. AFN is committed to respecting, protecting and promoting internationally recognized human rights including civil and political, economic, social and cultural rights, with particular emphasis on gender equality, the protection of children, people with a disability and the rights of minorities and vulnerable and marginalized groups.

Position overview:

The MEAL Associate supports monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning activities, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and performance tracking, to ensure evidence-based implementation and compliance with the project's monitoring framework across the RMNCAH Project in Khotang and the ASRH and Telehealth Projects in Solukhumbu. S/he is responsible for ensuring high-quality project data, monitoring progress against agreed indicators, and producing timely, accurate reports to support evidence-based decision-making. The MEAL Associate will also strengthen accountability and learning processes, ensure compliance with donor reporting requirements, integrate gender, equity, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) principles into monitoring systems, and work closely with the Project Manager and Project Officers to support adaptive project management and continuous improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Monitoring System Implementation

• Lead the implementation of the project’s MEAL plan, ensuring all activities are monitored in line with the logical framework and donor requirements
• Support the Project Officer in collecting and documenting regular project information in line with M&E framework, ensuring alignment with the theory of change and intended outcomes.
• Assist in tracking indicators across all outputs and monitoring progress of activities against approved plans.
• Maintain and regularly update indicator tracking sheets and project databases.
• Coordinate with rural municipalities, health facilities, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate data collection for all project activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual work plans, quarterly plans, and detailed activity schedules in coordination with the project team.
• Plan, implement, and coordinate project activities to ensure quality standards across AFN programs.
• Participate in joint supervision visits and in MSS assessments 
• Support data collection and documentation for MSS assessments, facility improvement plans, and supportive supervision mechanisms.
• Document MSS findings and track follow-up actions
• Assist in the preparation and timely submission of activity reports, quarterly reports, and required data as per reporting timelines.
• Ensure adherence to AFN policies and procedures across all field-level activities.
• Maintain regular communication with the project team and provide field-level support to program implementation.

B. Data Collection, Management, and Documentation

• Collect and verify data from Municipalities, Health facilities, project schools, FCHVs and Community activities
• Ensure quality data in terms of Accuracy, Completeness, Timeliness
• Support disability-disaggregated data recording and reporting
• Support training and follow-up on HMIS/LMIS reporting and data review and management practices
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor project activities, collect data, prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensure adherence to project plans
• Compile field monitoring findings and Data summaries and visualization
• Provide regular and timely updates of the field activities and document the information;
• Document stories of change, best practices and learning from the project
• Proper documentation of all the relevant references and materials

C. Accountability and Feedback

• Establish and manage functional community feedback and complaint response mechanisms at all project sites.
• Ensure that feedback from beneficiaries, especially women, adolescents, Dalits, and persons with disabilities, is collected, analyzed, and used to adapt project activities.
• Support the strengthening of complaint and incident reporting systems related to PSEAH and child safeguarding at the facility and community levels.

D. Safeguarding, Risk management and Inclusion

• Ensure all project activities comply with the organization’s safeguarding and inclusion policies, including Child Safeguarding, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH), and Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) standards
• Contribute to assessing, mitigating and reporting on risks, including risks of child abuse and exploitation and sexual abuse and exploitation, in the project area
• Ensure immediate reporting to AFN of any incident of abuse and exploitation.
• Follow directives of AFN for follow up required regarding incidents, including reporting to concerned authorities;
• Ensure safety of survivor, confidentiality and survivor centered approach. 

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Statistics, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience after completion of bachelor’s degree in M&E, research or data management
• Proven experience in developing and implementing MEAL plans, frameworks, and data collection tools.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, with proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R) and data visualization tools.
• Experience with mobile data collection platforms (e.g., Kobo Toolbox, ODK) is an asset.
• Experience in conducting community-based monitoring and accountability activities.
• Familiarity with HMIS/LMIS systems in Nepal
• Experience working with Local governments and Health systems in Nepal

Required Skills and Competences

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent writing, reporting, and communication skills in English and Nepali.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and database management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Willingness to travel extensively (at least 50%) to remote field locations.

Work Conditions:

• Extended working hours and overtime may be required.
• Travel may be necessary for meetings and site visits.

Inclusive Policy: AF Nepal encourages applications from women, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and marginalized communities.

Application Process: Interested candidates meeting the above requirements are encouraged to submit their CV and a cover letter explaining their suitability for the position to actionfnepal@gmail.com by 24 September 2026.

Action for Nepal is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.