Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager (READVERTISED)

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POSITION TITLE: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager

LOCATION: Kathmandu, Nepal

UNIT: Agriculture, Resilience & Water

REPORTS TO: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Director

Feed the Future Nepal USAID Agricultural Inputs is a new five-year USAID-funded Feed the Future (FTF) activity (“the Activity”) in Nepal. The aim of the Activity is to increase the availability, accessibility, and use of agricultural inputs and technology to improve Nepal’s agricultural productivity. The Activity is implemented by Winrock International in collaboration with five organizations: Center for Environmental and Agricultural Policy, Research, Extension and Development (CEAPRED), MarketShare Associates (MSA), Pathway Technology, Fertilizer Association Nepal (FAN), and Vikara Institute.

Feed the Future Nepal USAID Agricultural Inputs will enable lead firms, agrovets, input suppliers, local machinery service providers, and Government of Nepal (GON) change agents and farmers to increase productivity, input supply chain efficiency, market system competitiveness, and strengthen the enabling environment in a way that equitably addresses the needs of women, youth, and members of marginalized groups. The Activity will benefit 200,000 farmers in the USAID FTF zone of influence.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position will support all Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities and staff, build capacity of technical and M&E staff, grantees, and other stakeholders while ensuring data quality, timely data collection and analysis, and compliance.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of the MEL and research plan, including identifying and setting indicators, setting targets, and determining data collection, documentation, and verification methods, tools, and reporting formats.
• Collaborate with Gender Equity & Social Inclusion (GESI) Director to ensure integration of GESI considerations into data collection and analysis. 
• Coordinate across project units to design, align, lead, and integrate M&E and CLA best practices across Activity activities, grants, reporting, and planning, including communications and knowledge management as well as documenting evidence and learning to inform sequencing, layering, and integration with complementary donor programs.
• Support data collection, management, analysis and visualization, and reporting progress towards indicator targets and results.
• Ensure that all required and applicable USAID and FTF MEL requirements are met on a timely basis.
• Support the building of the MEL technical capacity of all Activity staff, partners, and key stakeholders to ensure compliance and high-quality reporting.
• Support the facilitation, documentation, and follow through of outcomes of Pause and Reflect sessions.
• Support Activity partners to ensure consistent application of high-quality MEL and data collection activities and provide support and assistance as needed.
• Assist MEL Director in conduction of internal DQA and related assessments.
• Coordinate with GIS and Data Expert in data upload at DIS.
• Participate in Winrock’s internal MEL Community of Practice.
• Liaise with Winrock Home Office AGILE staff for guidance and support.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQURIEMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s or equivalent experience required. Advanced degree in relevant field preferred.

Required Experience

• Minimum 6 years of experience managing and implementing MEL systems.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, testing, and managing both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Experience integrating GESI considerations into MEL systems and processes.
• Strong training design, delivery, and facilitation skills, experience with capacity building in MEL preferred.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft 365.

Language: Fluent Nepali is required. Advanced English is required.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates can post their cover letter and CV to Jobs.AgInputs@winrock.org Applications will be received on a rolling basis until October 13, 2023. Applicants should reference MEL Manager in the subject line.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND ACCESSABILITY (DEIA):

Winrock International seeks to cultivate an environment where all candidates relish equal employment opportunities devoid of discrimination, misconduct, fraud, and abuse. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) and Localization guides our practices not just in hiring, but also in staff retention, growth, and policy implementation. This commitment signifies that we value diversity in all its forms including age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, and cultural background. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, recognizing the rich tapestry of the communities in which we live and work.

DISCLAIMER: Winrock does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (resume submission, interview, processing).