Design and execute the MEAL and M&E plan for the Country Program (CP) and new projects, aligning with FCA guidelines and collaborating with program teams.
Lead developing project log frames, M&E frameworks, and MEAL sections in project documents in collaboration with program team.
Collaborate with the Program Team and Senior Management to draft the Country Program Annual Plan (CPAP) and Country Program Annual Report (CPAR).
Ensure that MEAL systems and reporting reflect FCA’s impact on rights holders, especially the vulnerable, and duty-bearers.
Oversee NEPCO’s Accountability Improvement Plan (AIP) monitoring and embed Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) in all projects.
Serve as the CRM focal point, ensuring its effective implementation across NEPCO projects.
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
Support the integration of CPAP and CPAR into FCA's program management platform, SAMPO.
Review quarterly, annual, and final monitoring reports ensuring quality aspects before submission to the Program Manager.
Manage the Country Program database, develop a live data monitoring system with Power BI, and ensure accurate reporting.
Plan and execute baseline assessments in line with FCA’s Quality and Accountability Framework, monitor outputs, outcomes, processes, and context levels.
Conduct regular field visits, data verification, quality assessments, and reporting.
Create data collection tools per project log frames and integrate them into the FCA Country Programme Results Framework.
Train FCA and partner staff on data collection, including mobile data collection techniques.
Compile and analyze quantitative and qualitative M&E data monthly and quarterly.
Lead mid-term and final evaluations as per FCA and donor guidelines, recruit evaluation consultants, and disseminate findings.
Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Assess staff and partner training needs; provide MEAL training, coaching, and orientation to new staff and partners.
Facilitate periodic review and reflection workshops with program staff and partners to promote learning from assessments and monitoring results.
Collect and document success stories and best practices to promote shared learning.
Foster knowledge exchange within NEPCO and partner organizations.
Coordination, Networking, and Representation
Act as FCA’s representative in national and international forums as required.
Assist the Program Manager in coordinating with government agencies for review meetings and report submissions per agreements.
Represent FCA in the Nepal Cash Coordination Group (CCG) and other relevant AIN working groups and clusters as assigned by Program Manager.
Communications and Knowledge Sharing
Provide data and information to Communication Focal person to create communication and fundraising materials.
Ensure effective information sharing across teams, utilizing available platforms like debriefs, Viva Engage, intranet, and team meetings.
Special Tasks
Act as NEPCO DRR and Emergency Response focal point and take responsibility for scheduled updates of NEPCO EPRP and Contingency Plans.
Take additional responsibilities as assigned by line manger.
Job Specification
Minimum a bachelor’s degree in social sciences or relevant field.
At least 7 years’ experience in Program Design and Development, Program Monitoring and Evaluation, and Capacity Building.
Understanding of the concept of accountability and its implications in monitoring and evaluation.
Demonstrated ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data and use it for high quality reporting and learning.
Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through informal and formal training.
Previous experience with developing PME tools, preferably for Country Program.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure in a structured, organised and responsive manner in an international working environment with multicultural team.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Nepali.
Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), database management, graphics presentations and other relevant computer and mobile-based applications.
Experience of working with development, humanitarian, and/or advocacy programs in Nepal.
Integrity, objectivity, and professional competence.
Demonstrated sensitivity to diversity and gender issues.
