Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

Vacancy Announcement: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

Background

Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN) is a national, youth-led organization of persons with disabilities, established and governed by Blind and Partially Sighted (BPS) youth of Nepal. BYAN works to advance the rights, dignity, and meaningful participation of children and youth with disabilities in all spheres of life. Our vision is persons with disabilities in Nepal enjoying a dignified life in an inclusive society.”

BYAN implements and advocates for inclusive policies and practices in education, employment and livelihoods, political participation, climate change and disaster risk reduction, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and digital inclusion. Through rights-based programming, evidence generation, and strategic advocacy, BYAN collaborates with government bodies, development partners, OPDs, civil society organizations, and youth networks at local, national, and global levels.

As BYAN’s programs and partnerships expand, the organization is committed to strengthening a robust, organization-wide Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) system that supports evidence-based decision-making, accountability to communities, and continuous learning. To this end, BYAN invites applications for a motivated and competent MEAL Officer.

Position Details

Position Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

Number of Positions: 1

Duty Station: Kathmandu (with frequent field visits to BYAN chapters and project sites)

Contract Type: Fixed-term contract for 1.5 years, renewable subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance

Reporting To: Director / Program Manager (as assigned)

Working Level: Officer level

Purpose of the Position

The MEAL Officer will support the strengthening and effective implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) systems across BYAN at organizational and project levels. The role will focus on supporting quality data collection, documentation of results, inclusive accountability mechanisms, and learning processes to improve program implementation, reporting, and organizational learning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Monitoring and Evaluation

• Support the development, revision, and implementation of organization-wide and project-specific MEAL frameworks, indicators, and MEAL plans.
• Assist in the development and use of standard MEAL tools such as data collection forms, monitoring checklists, and simple databases, ensuring accessibility and disability inclusion.
• Conduct regular monitoring through field visits to track project progress against planned activities and indicators.
• Lead data collection, data entry, cleaning, and basic analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Ensure timely and accurate data reporting while maintaining ethical standards, confidentiality, and informed consent.
• Support baseline, midline, endline, and other assessments, including surveys, FGDs, KIIs, and participatory monitoring activities.

2. Documentation, Learning and Knowledge Management

• Support the documentation of project outputs, outcomes, and emerging impacts, including stories of change, case studies, and success stories.
• Assist in organizing reflection meetings, learning sessions, and after-action reviews with project teams.
• Compile lessons learned and good practices to support program improvement and reporting.
• Provide MEAL-related inputs to donor reports, proposals, and organizational publications as required.

3. Accountability and Community Feedback

• Support the establishment and functioning of inclusive and accessible feedback and complaint response mechanisms at project and organizational levels.
• Assist in collecting, recording, and tracking feedback and complaints from rights-holders and stakeholders.
• Support timely referral and response to feedback in coordination with program teams.
• Promote awareness of accountability and participation among staff, partners, and community members.

4. Capacity Strengthening and Systems Support

• Provide basic orientation to staff and chapter/implementing partner teams on MEAL tools, data collection processes, and reporting formats.
• Support staff and partners in applying MEAL tools during project implementation.
• Contribute to gradual strengthening of organizational MEAL systems through documentation, tool refinement, and learning.

5. Coordination and Other Responsibilities

• Coordinate closely with program teams to align MEAL activities with project work plans and reporting timelines.
• Support compliance with donor MEAL requirements under guidance of the supervisor.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor in line with the role.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, Statistics, International Development, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in MEAL or research roles, preferably within NGOs, OPDs, or development/human rights organizations.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in monitoring and evaluation methodologies, indicators, and results-based management.
• Proven skills in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, including the use of tools such as MS Excel, KoBoToolboxor similar platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality, impact-oriented reports, stories of change, and learning documents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working in diverse, multi-stakeholder teams.
• Strong commitment to disability rights, youth leadership, gender equality, and social inclusion.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Nepali is required; knowledge of Nepali Sign Language or other accessible communication methods is an asset.
• Experience working with youth, women, and persons with disabilities is highly desirable.

Safeguarding and Code of Conduct

BYAN is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults from abuse and exploitation. The selected candidate will be required to adhere to BYAN’s safeguarding policy, code of conduct, and related organizational policies.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria are requested to submit:

• An updated CV
• A cover letter outlining suitability for the position
• Expected monthly salary

Please send applications to hr@byanepal.org with the subject line: “Application for the Post of MEAL Officer”.

Application Deadline: 24th Jan. 2026.

Phone inquiries will not be entertained.

BYAN strongly promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Applications are highly encouraged from persons with disabilities, women, Dalits, ethnic minorities, and individuals from the LGBTIQ+ community.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. BYAN reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without assigning any reason.