Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning officer (MEAL Officer)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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

Project Title: Integrated- Maternal, Newborn and Child health Project (I-MNCH Project)

Kathmandu-based, with frequent visits to project sites

Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (12 Months, with potential extension based on performance and project need)

Application Deadline: 14th October 2025

Number of Positions: 1

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:

Global Envirotech Initiative Asia (GEI Asia) is a non-profit organization committed to health, environment and sustainable economic development. In collaboration with Nepal government, health institutions, and development partners, GEI-Asia is implementing the Integrated- Maternal, Newborn and Child health Project (I-MNCH Project).

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for a highly motivated, results-oriented Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer to join our dynamic team. The MEAL Officer will play a key role in strengthening evidence-based programming, promoting accountability, and documenting learning and impact across GEI Asia’s interventions. This role includes data collection, analysis, reporting and providing technical support to the team to ensure accurate and timely data that informs performance and decision-making. Additionally, s/he will be required to develop project studies, research, developing M&E tools and its effective implementation in project work in close collaboration with the project team. S/he will work under the supervision of the GEI Asia’s Executive Director and work closely with the project, partners and central team.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

1. Monitoring

• Tracking core program indicators, doing an analysis, and communicate this monthly, quarterly to the program team.
• Will ensure that standard operating procedures and program common approaches are followed in the area for data collection, processing and analysis.
• Provide technical support to core program and ensure availability of reporting forms and tools.
• Working together with the core program/operations teams, organize and conduct routine monitoring and evaluation of the program/projects and work closely with community members, implementing partners and beneficiaries to improve attainment of program/project goals. S/he will conduct monthly, quarterly monitoring and evaluation facility and field visits.

2. Evaluation

• The MEAL Officer will assist to prepare reports on the progress of the programmes after every visit and keep record of MEAL activities. Will also support compilation of Annual Reports and total reach at programme level.
• Participate in the implementation of the MEAL strategy and tools. Support programme technical staff to carry out monitoring and evaluation of project activities as agreed in MEAL framework and plans and strengthen integration between programmes.
• Support programs in designing and conducting baseline surveys, mid-term evaluations, specialized studies and final evaluations to include sampling methodologies, data collection instruments, analysis and report development.
• Provide support for annual reviews and reflections with implementing staff and communities and analyze data trends towards objectives achievement.

3. Accountability

• Implement and support accountability feedback, complaints and response mechanisms (both digital and conventional) in the impact area.

4. Learning

• With the guidance and support from the Core program team, support implementation of a comprehensive organizational MEAL and knowledge management system to enhance impact monitoring, quality control and evaluation in order to improve internal processes and results delivery.
• Support development of programs management information system (MIS), harnessing new information technology for the compilation, analysis, storage, and retrieval of data and knowledge for programs development; provide technical assistance on data quality and integrity.
• Additional job responsibilities:
• The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within the reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health and Social Science or related field (Master preferred) from a recognized institution
• A minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in MEAL, Research or Knowledge management.

Additional Competencies

• Excellency in data analysis software e.g. SPSS, STATA, advanced excel etc., and familiar with KOBO tool, and MS-Forms.
• Proven experience in working on data collection, management, and report preparation to track progress against indicator targets.
• Strong analytical skills on qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Experience in project evaluation, including project studies like baseline, midline and endline studies.
• Fluency in both English and Nepali is required.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel frequently within rural areas of Nepal

REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

Salary and benefits will be per GEI-Asia’s staff policy and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested local candidates are requested to submit the following documents:

• Updated CV with recent photograph
• Cover Letter expressing interest and suitability for the position
• Names and contact details of two professional referees

Submit applications via email to: Info@geiasia.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Telephone inquiries will not be entertained.

GEI-Asia is an equal opportunity employer.

Eligible candidates with disabilities, women and persons from marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.