CBM Global Vacancy for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer

​Location: Chitwan, Nepal

Reports to: Project Manager – FAIDA

Application Deadline: May 07, 2026

Contract Type: Fixed term

Contract Duration: Till July 2028

About CBM Global
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CBM Global works alongside people with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries to fight poverty and exclusion and transform lives. Check out our website and LinkedIn profile to learn more. Drawing on over 100 years of experience, we work with the most marginalised in society to:

Break the cycle of poverty and disability
Treat and prevent conditions that lead to disability; and
Build inclusive communities where everyone can enjoy their human rights and achieve their full potential.
We work in over 20 countries, investing in long-term, authentic partnerships with the Disability Movement and multiplying our impact by delivering a combination of inclusive community-based programmes, advocacy for national and global policy change and inclusion advice to other organisations. CBM Global is a worldwide federation with the following Members: CBM Australia, CBM Ireland, CBM Kenya, CBM New Zealand, CBM Switzerland, and CBM UK.

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About the Role

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The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer will lead the design, implementation, and strengthening of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning systems for the FAIDA Project to ensure quality, effectiveness, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making.

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Working under the supervision of the FAIDA Project Manager, the MEL Officer will ensure that robust MEL frameworks, tools, and learning mechanisms are embedded across the project cycle. The role will support project teams and partners to systematically collect, analyze, visualize, and use data for adaptive management, reporting, learning, and accountability to communities and donors.

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The position holds full responsibility for all MEL functions of the FAIDA Project, including managing digital data systems (Survey CTO), data analysis and visualization (Power BI), documentation of best practices and lessons learnt, and contributing evidence to donor and organizational reporting.

This will be your team:

The Country Team that you will be joining has 25 employees. You will report to the Project Manager – FAIDA and join a team of 4 people. You will have no direct reports
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Key Responsibilities

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A. MEL Leadership and Coordination for FAIDA Project

• ​Serve as the focal person for all Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) functions of the FAIDA Project.​
• Design, implement, and continuously improve the project MEL framework, indicators, tools, and reporting systems in line with project objectives and donor requirements.
• ​Develop and operationalize MEL plans, data collection schedules, learning agendas, and accountability mechanisms across the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate regular reflection, review, and learning processes (review meetings, learning workshops, and adaptive management sessions) to assess progress, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct routine field monitoring visits to assess implementation quality, validate data, and document learning, success stories, and challenges.​

B. Data Management, Analysis, and Quality Assurance

• Lead the collection, compilation, consolidation, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative project data.
• Manage and oversee digital data collection using Survey CTO, including form development, updates, validation checks, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure regular data quality assessments (DQAs) to maintain accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and reliability of project data.
• Provide continuous technical support, coaching, and supervision to field staff on data collection methodologies and tools.
• Ensure systematic management of historical project data collected prior to digital systems and facilitate its gradual migration to Survey CTO.
• Analyze project performance against indicators and visualize results using Power BI dashboards to support evidence-based decision-making.​

C. Learning, Knowledge Management, and Reporting

• Generate evidence through structured documentation of best practices, innovations, lessons learned, and replicable approaches.
• Lead analytical reviews of the FAIDA project portfolio from MEL perspective on an annual basis.
• ​Prepare high-quality periodic, annual, and impact reports, ensuring integration of data analysis, learning, and accountability findings.
• Support development and implementation of social audits, public hearings, and other participatory accountability processes.
• Facilitate Inclusive Community Feedback and Response Mechanisms (ICFRM), ensuring timely documentation, analysis, and response to community feedback.
• Coordinate dissemination of learning products at local, national, and organizational levels to promote knowledge sharing and learning uptake.

D. Capacity Strengthening and Partnership Support

• Build MEL capacity of project staff and partner organizations through training, mentoring, and technical support in data collection, analysis, reporting, and documentation.
• Promote a learning culture within the project team, encouraging data use for reflection, adaptation, and continuous improvement.​​

E. Humanitarian Action

• Contribute to finalize and update the humanitarian strategic framework from Monitoring and evaluation perspective.
• In case of Emergency in the country and requirement of the organization you should be flexible to deploy in the emergency response management initiatives as per the requirement of the organization.

F. Safeguarding

​Knowledge

• Understands the incident management framework and their first responder role in recording, responding and reporting incidents.
• Understands the survivor-centered approach and how to apply it when receiving a complaint or responding to an incident. Knows local support services available in the community or region, and how to engage them.

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Skills

• Able to listen and accurately document reported concerns and complaints. Able to respect the confidentiality of safeguarding allegations. Able to appropriately apply the survivor-centred approach.

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Behaviours

Treats the survivor and others involved in an incident with dignity and respect.

Be assertive in implementing the initial incident response protocols by gaining the trust and cooperation of parties involved.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for a candidate who brings the following experience and qualities:

All the following requirements are Essential, unless marked with a * when they are Desirable.

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Experience and Knowledge

• At least 5 years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), preferably with international NGOs or development organization.
• Strong understanding of project cycle management
• Proven experience in design, implementation, and management of MEL systems, including processes, tools, and data quality assurance (DQA) mechanisms.
• Demonstrated experience in documentation and reporting.
• Proven experience in M&E capacity building, including strengthening partner systems
• Practical experience with database management and data collection tools (e.g., Survey CTO, KoBo Toolbox, or similar platforms).

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Skills/Competencies/Personal Qualities

• Competence in working with both quantitative and qualitative data, including designing and implementing surveys, focus groups and participatory methods of data collection.
• ​Confidence using digital tools to manage and analyse data, including spreadsheets, databases and survey platforms
• Ability to produce high-quality and impactful learning products
• Demonstrated capacity building skills.
• Excellent coordination and facilitation skill
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• ​Knowledge of safeguarding, gender equality, and inclusive development.
• ​Cultural and political sensitivity when engaging institutions
• ​Committed, excited, and passionate about disability inclusion and the rights of people with disabilities.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative and multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness and ability to learn, adapt, and take initiative, while effectively managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Willingness and availability to travel up to 40% of the time, as required.
• ​Alignment to CBM Global values (Our Vision, Mission and Values | CBM Global) and Safeguarding Policy (CBM-Global-Policy-
• Safeguarding.pdf) and Code of Conduct (CBM-Global-Code-of-Conduct.pdf)​

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Social Sciences, Research, Development Studies, or a related discipline.
• We welcome and encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability.
• We proactively work on achieving a diverse and inclusive work environment for people from all backgrounds and abilities.

Why work with Us?

• A chance to be part of a global movement pursuing an inclusive world for people with disabilities.
• A supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A culture that champions Mental Health and Wellbeing.
• Opportunities for learning, growth, and international collaboration.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits.​

Hear from our colleagues

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Colleagues from Philippines Country Team say:

”Join CBM Global: We embody the culture of support, growth, and impact.”

Colleagues from Nigeria Country Team say:

”At CBM Global you are not just a staff but a change maker.”

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Colleagues from Zimbabwe Country Team say:

”One Team. One Purpose. Transforming lives through Inclusive Partnerships.”

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Colleagues from Lao PDR Country Team say:

“We are privileged and honored to work with CBM Global, where we feel like a family and trust each other. We are satisfied with the learning opportunities and growth, and are truly motivated to continue promoting and advocating for disability inclusion and an inclusive society.”

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Colleagues from Nepal Country Team say:

”At CBM Global, we believe in a collaborative approach. Guided by a shared mission, we foster a strong sense of ownership and purpose in everything we do.”

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You are passionate, committed, and excited about disability inclusion and the rights of people with disabilities?

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Then Join Us and Be Part of the Change!

To Apply Visit: cbmglobal.peoplehr.net