CAD Jumla is an autonomous, independent, nonprofit making independent, non-governmental organization (NGO) working in areas of promoting human rights and developmental activities. It was established in 2009 AD, by the enthusiastic youths of Jumla; lawyers, social workers, health worker, journalists, human rights activists and intellectuals to facilitate in promoting human rights and continuing developmental activities based on the principle of “for the Karnali people with the Karnali people and by the Karnali people” for establishing just and prosperous Karnali region by acknowledging the adversity and diversity of the region in terms of geographical remoteness, economic hardships, traditional practices and rich flora and fauna. The organization has been working on need based action orientated multi-disciplinary areas through social mobilization especially focusing on human rights, Women Empower, agriculture and School WASH.

CAD Jumla has been implementing the “Empowered Girls, Safe Community project” in partnership with Plan International Nepal. The project will be implemented in Hima, Sinja and Kanakasundari Rural Municipality of Jumla district. The key goal of the project is that all child, adolescent and young (CAY) particularly girls and young women enjoy their rights to live free from child, early and forced marriage (CEFM).

Position

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer- One (Only for Female Candidate)

Contract Type

C-SC -7

Duty Station: Based at CAD Jumla field office Sinja Rural Municipality, Jumla (Frequent travel to Hima, Sinja and Kanakasundari Rural Municipalities to project areas)

Job period

Till June 2027 most probably can extend to June 2028

Reports to

Project Coordinator (CAD Nepal & PACE Nepal Jumla)

Technical Reporting: Executive Director (CAD Nepal), Executive Director (PACE Nepal) and MERL Focal Person, Plan International Nepal

Salary and Benefits

As per the organization’s norms commensurate with the project agreement

1. Job Summary: The Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer is responsible for establishing and strengthening the project Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) system across both consortium partners (CAD Nepal and PACE Nepal). The position will ensure high-quality data management, monitoring, documentation, reporting, accountability mechanisms, learning processes and evidence generation for all project interventions related to Child Protection, Child Sponsorship, Livelihood, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Youth Empowerment and Gender Equality.

The MEL Officer will work closely with both consortium organizations to ensure standardized monitoring systems, quality reporting and effective utilization of project evidence for decision-making.

2. Key responsibility and tasks

A. Compliance to policies, rules/regulations and guidelines

Adhere policies, rules & regulations and guidelines of CAD Nepal, PACE Nepal and Plan International Nepal including safeguarding children and program participants.

B. Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MERL) System and Support

Ensure the proper implementation of the Result-Based M&E framework and Log Frame; orient field staff and project team on adherence to these frameworks.

Develop and maintain project monitoring systems for both CAD Nepal and PACE Nepal, ensuring consistency of monitoring tools across consortium partners.

Ensure all monitoring tools are GESI responsive (meaning they are designed to disaggregate data by sex, age, people/children with disability, ethnicity and geography)

Support district-based staff conducting baseline, Annual Data Collection, End-Line studies, in house assessment, Child Marriage Prevalence Survey and Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) surveys.

Provide technical inputs to ensure survey and methodologies are inclusive (e.g. accessible formats for persons with disability, safe space for women etc.

C. Data Management, Quality Assurance & Reporting

Track progress against project outputs, outcomes, and indicators.

Collect routine project data, compile, and review to ensure quality deliverables.

Analyze monthly, semiannual, and annual coverage/people reached (focusing on Sponsored Children and marginalized groups).

Disaggregate all qualitative data and conduct qualitative analysis to measure how project interventions are affecting women, men, boys, girls, Dalit, and persons with dasibilties.

Prepare Monthly MEL reports and support the Project Coordinator in preparing periodic progress reports and database reports for Plan International Nepal.

Support PCs to highlight GESI related achievement, barriers, and adaptive measure in all narrative reports.

Ensure the quality and confidentiality of all project data and information. Ensure that data handling practice protect vulnerable respondents from stigma or harm, particularly when collecting sensitive or protection related data.

D. Monitoring, Field Visits & Verification

Conduct routine monitoring visits, verify project achievements through field observation and data validation, and provide evidence-based synthesized report.

Actively triangulate data by conducting separate Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with women-only, men-only, and mixed groups to capture diverse voices, including those often excluded from community dialogues.

Monitor whether project activities are physically and socially accessible to persons with disabilities and whether they actively challenge harmful gender norms and power imbalances in the community

Carry out routine field monitoring and share findings with project staff and the Plan MERL Unit. Ensure findings are analyzed through a GESI lens before sharing, highlighting any unintended negative consequences on marginalized groups

Promote use of Quality Monitoring Tools (QMT) and document evidence-based recommendations and action items.

Plan and Guide field staffs through regular monitoring and share findings with project staff and the Plan MEL section.

Analyze and discuss monitoring findings with the Executive Director, Project Coordinator, and field staff.

E. Capacity Building & Staff Support

Enhance the capacity of non-MEL staff on MEL requirements, systems, and proper documentation.

Conduct orientation sessions for field staff on GESI-responsive data collection techniques, including how to ask sensitive questions, avoid interviewer bias, and ensure the meaningful participation of women and persons with disabilities in monitoring activities.

Provide necessary feedback to project staff and support course correction during implementation.

F. Learning, Documentation & Knowledge Management

Prepare and document success stories, best practices, and lessons learned; share these with the team, community, and local/district line agencies.

Capture and uplift success stories of transformative change

Support field staff in maintaining/updating information at Watch Groups, Child Rights Committees, Inter-Religious Groups, Youth Networks, and Child Clubs.

G. Stakeholder Coordination & Advocacy

Establish sound relations and coordination with stakeholders, consortium partner, and the funding partner (Plan International Nepal).

Support the project in organizing regular review/reflection meetings and joint monitoring visits with Rural Municipalities and key stakeholders.

Ensure that review meetings include GESI focal persons from the Rural Municipality and that feedback from women and marginalized groups is systematically presented to decision-makers

Promote Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) of CAD, PACE and Plan International Nepal. Ensure feedback received from stakeholders is communicated to the Project Lead and Board for better response.

Flag any GESI-related grievances or exclusion risks to the Project Lead immediately for remedial action.

H. Others

Any other duties towards achievement of project objectives assigned by the line Manager and Program Specialist/concerned staff of Plan International.

3. Academic Qualification, Experience and Competencies

a. Academic Qualification and Experience

Bachelor’s degree (Preferred Master’s degree) in Public Health, social science and any discipline from recognized institutions with minimum of three years of working experience in similar Position and themes.

Experience in Child Protection, SOYEE & DRR and in mountain districts would be an added advantage.

b. Required Professional and Social Competencies

Strong inter-personal, communication, negotiation and facilitation skills;

Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with rural municipalities, community groups and other agencies working in project area;

Fluency in both (written and oral) English and Nepali;

Proven experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis

Strong capacity and creativity in leading and facilitating participatory methodologies to meaningfully engage beneficiaries, including children, and receiving their feedback through approaches such as social audit

Excellent knowledge and skills in Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and data analysis tools and software.

Experience in program data management, use of data management electronic devices such as tablets is highly desirable

Willing to travel extensively to the project implemented sites and able to accommodate and adjust with local community/ stakeholders;

Sensitivity towards issues related to child protection, gender, social equality and poverty alleviation.

Sensitive and seriousness with safety and security system.

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Interested results-oriented candidates who meet the above-mentioned required qualifications and experiences can submit applications in the given format at [email protected] by Wednesday, July 22, 2026, before 5:00 PM.

Encourage people from disadvantaged and marginalized communities (Women, Dalit, Indigenous, Madhesi, Muslim and people with disabilities) to apply. Local candiates will be given high priority. Only short-listed candidates will be notified for selection process. Telephone inquiries shall not be entertained.

Candidates applying for a job with CAD Jumla must be ready to comply with our Child Protection Policy and Safeguarding Policy on Preventing Harassment, Sexual Exploitation, and Abuse.

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