Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist, Nepal SSBH

Core Responsibilities:

• Collection, cleaning, analysis, and reporting of M&E data according to the project’s MEL plan.
• Keeping the project database up-to-date and ensuring functionality for end-users, while providing timely orientation to new users.
• Supporting preparation of periodic progress reports (quarterly, semi-annual, annual) and USAID’s Performance Plan and Report (PPR). This includes reporting on specific indicators in USAID’s Development Information Solution (DIS) platform.
• Working with the MEL and program specialists at the province office to develop mechanism of monitoring G2G activities implemented by the Province and Municipal governments. Support extraction of program-related data from DHIS2 platform to monitor and analyze progress.
• Conducting internal data quality assessments (DQA) on a sample/sub-set of indicators using USAID standard processes and guidelines and use the results to address data quality issues.
• Contributing to planning and implementing health systems and capacity assessments, operations research, and/or other data collection efforts as appropriate.
• Support to promote USAID’s Collaborating, Learning and Adopting (CLA) approach in the project activities. Implement maturity matrix periodically to synthesize CLA experience and share through various platforms including USAID’s Learning Lab.
• Participate in MEL-related technical working group meetings organized by USAID and Integrated Health Information Management Section (IHIMS) and Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) to provide technical input and share activity updates.
• Work with the SSBH senior management team and technical staff to facilitate documentation and communication activities, including quarterly and annual program reviews, assuring results-oriented, reader-friendly reports.

The position will require at least 30% travel to project implementation sites in Karnali Province.

What We Value:

• Master’s degree in public health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Social Sciences, and other relevant fields.
• Minimum seven years of work experience in M&E, learnings, database management, research in health systems with progressively increasing level of responsibility.
• At least two years of experience of working in international development projects, preferably in the health sector. Familiarity with Nepal’s health systems after federalization. Experience with USAID’s health programs in Nepal is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and data analysis skills with proven ability to identify and document project activities and achievements, best practices, success stories, and lessons learned.
• Desirable skills and experience include Geographic Information Systems (GIS), DHIS2, data visualization, infographic design and photography are preferred.
• Excellent writing and editing skills both in English and Nepali required.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, organizational and mentoring skills.

What We Offer:

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

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