Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist, US-Nepal Child Protection Compact (CPC) Activity

POSITION TITLE: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist, US-Nepal Child Protection Compact (CPC) Activity LOCATION: Kathmandu, Nepal POSITION SUMMARY: Winrock International is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Specialist for the for the Department of State-funded US-Nepal Child Protection Compact (CPC) Project. The purpose of this CPC Partnership is to advance and strengthen the efforts of the Government of Nepal and civil society organizations in Nepal to combat child trafficking in a victim-centered, coordinated, sustainable, and multi-sectoral approach to support an effective system of justice, prevention, and protection. This includes the implementation of a victim -centered prevention strategy that addresses targeted risk factors, promotes high-quality comprehensive victim protection, and investigates, prosecutes, and convicts perpetrators of child trafficking. The MERL Specialist’s primary purpose is to provide leadership, guidance, and overall direction to the Activity’s Collaboration, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) efforts, including strengthened monitoring and evaluation. Qualified Nepali nationals are strongly encouraged to apply, especially those residing in Nepal. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until filled. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Guide the development and execution of the Activity’s CLA strategy throughout implementation Foster a results-oriented and learning culture throughout the project to ensure that data and continuous learning milestones are used by the project team to improve performance Co-facilitate Pause and Reflect sessions to capture learning, introduce improvements, and achieve meaningful results Develop and implement the project’s monitoring and evaluation plan; design monitoring and evaluation tools and processes, including baseline assessment framework; Ensure timely collection, verification and analysis of data on all project indicators and their timely delivery for quarterly and other required reports to US Government agencies, as appropriate Monitor progress toward project results Supervise timely and accurate reporting of quantitative and qualitative data by implementing partners, in cooperation with project staff Validate data from project partners and staff, including through field monitoring visits; Cooperate closely with Winrock home office to consolidate accurate and descriptive reporting of project results, including activities, outputs and results of implementing partners Lead data quality controls and verification procedures Ensure collection of data related to gender and social inclusion Prepare interpretation tools (e.g., tables and charts) of data Design/update data collection instruments, schedules, analysis methods and applied technologies Oversee internal research and evaluation efforts of the project, from the design stage to sharing findings as well as preparing for external evaluations Submit data to Department of State reporting system on timely basis, and coordinate with Home Office MEL staff to develop and implement a data management plan to submit selected project datasets. Participate in Winrock’s M&E Community of Practice Develop capacity of implementing partners to apply appropriate CLA practices within their organization, including data collection and reporting, as well as facilitation skills Other duties as assigned POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Master’s level degree in social science discipline, such as statistics, public health, public policy, economics or a related field, and/or specialized training/certification in monitoring & evaluation, preferred Work Experience: At least eight years of experience in the monitoring & evaluation of international development projects, preferably in civic engagement and youth programming or a related field Demonstrated experience in performance measurement, indicator selection and monitoring, and data collection/analysis Experience managing large M&E databases and conducting timely data analysis and developing reports. SQL database experience preferred Experience with mobile data collection strongly preferred Experience in both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis Experience managing and developing surveys required Experience facilitating earning, adapting, and data use activities Relevant experience training staff and partners in M&E Experience in Nepal is highly desired Skills/Knowledge: Strong skills in developing and utilizing results frameworks, logical frameworks, or similar tools for project design, monitoring and evaluation Strong skills in training design and facilitation Familiarity with US Government MERL requirements strongly preferred Ability to write clearly, accurately and concisely Strong computer skills in word processing, database management, statistical analysis, survey, and presentation software. Familiarity with Microsoft PowerBi would be an advantage Familiarity with emerging trends in MERL in violence prevention and protection, especially in the context of Nepal Fluency in Nepali and a good command of English is required Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until filled. Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law. At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity, and transformation. Winrock knows that its success comes from the hard work and steadfast dedication of its diverse workforce. Winrock remains committed to maintaining diversity, inclusion, and equity across the entire organization