Action For Nepal Vacancy for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Associate
Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Associate
Name of Project: Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) Improvement Project Taplejung
Salary: As per Organization Policy
Job Place: Phungling, Taplejung with frequent field visits to Birthing centers of Maiwakhola and Aathrai Tribeni Rural Municipalities
Project Area: Maiwakhola and Aathrai Tribeni Rural Municipalities, Taplejung, Koshi Province
Type of Job: Full time with frequent field visits
Reports to: District Coordinator/Manager
Action for Nepal is a high performing, community-centric organization building healthy, educated communities in Nepal through effective projects, sound strategies, efficient processes and successful partnerships. AFN is committed to respecting, protecting and promoting internationally recognized human rights including civil and political, economic, social and cultural rights, with particular emphasis on gender equality, the protection of children, people with a disability and the rights of minorities and vulnerable and marginalized groups.
Project Description:
The RMNCAH Improvement Project Taplejung, implemented by Action for Nepal and funded by the Australian Himalayan Foundation, is a four-year initiative (April 2026–March 2030) focused on improving equitable reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health outcomes in Maiwakhola and Aathrai Tribeni Rural Municipalities of Taplejung District. The project adopts a comprehensive and integrated approach to strengthening local health systems by combining governance support, service quality enhancement, community engagement, and evidence-based planning. It aims to build the capacity of municipal officials to carry out participatory and inclusive health planning and budgeting, while strengthening Health Facility Operation and Management Committees (HFOMCs) to enhance governance, accountability and oversight of health services. At the service delivery level, the project will strengthen the competencies of health workers through targeted health training, mentoring, and supportive supervision aligned with Minimum Service Standards (MSS), while also improving facility readiness through infrastructure upgrades, provision of essential equipment, and the promotion of inclusive and client-friendly service environments.
At the same time, the project will reinforce health information systems by improving HMIS and PAMS (Public Assets Management Systems) reporting, encouraging the use of data for informed decision-making, and introducing disability-disaggregated data practices. Community-based interventions will engage Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs), mothers’ groups, male champions, and community leaders to promote inclusive RMNCAH practices and address harmful social norms. School-based adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) sessions will further strengthen awareness and service utilization among young people. In addition, the project will establish and operationalize coordination mechanisms such as Adolescent Health Coordination Committees (AHCCs) and safeguarding committees to promote multi-sectoral collaboration and protect vulnerable populations. Throughout implementation, strong emphasis will be placed on Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and child safeguarding principles to ensure services are safe, accessible, and responsive to the needs of women, adolescents, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups. Overall, by integrating system strengthening, capacity development, and community engagement, the project aims to achieve sustainable improvements in the coverage, quality, and equity of RMNCAH services in the targeted rural municipalities.
Position Overview:
The MEAL Associate supports data collection, analysis, reporting, and performance tracking to ensure evidence-based implementation and compliance with the project’s monitoring framework. The role also ensures that project performance indicators are systematically captured and reported with strong integration of inclusion principles and donor requirements, while working closely with the Project Officer.
Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Monitoring System Implementation:
Support the Project Officer in implementing field-level activities in line with the project design and M&E framework, ensuring alignment with the theory of change and intended outcomes.
Assist in tracking indicators across all outputs and monitoring progress of activities against approved plans.
Maintain and regularly update indicator tracking sheets and project databases.
Coordinate with district authorities, rural municipalities, health facilities, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate data collection for all project activities.
Contribute to the preparation of annual work plans, quarterly activity plans, and detailed activity schedules in coordination with the project team.
Plan, implement, and coordinate project activities to ensure quality standards across AFN programs.
Participate in joint supervision visits and in MSS assessments.
Support data collection and documentation for MSS assessments, facility improvement plans, and supportive supervision.
Document MSS findings and track follow-up actions.
Ensure activities are implemented effectively and on time in accordance with approved project documents.
Assist in the preparation and timely submission of activity reports, quarterly progress reports, and required data as per reporting timelines.
Ensure adherence to AFN policies and procedures across all field-level activities.
Maintain regular communication with the project team and provide field-level support to program implementation.
Coordinate with local stakeholders and contribute to planning for project sustainability.
Support to organize and schedule meetings/events, and maintain agendas and minutes.
Support program growth and development initiatives.
Data Collection, Management, and Documentation:
Collect and verify data from Municipalities, Health facilities, FCHVs and Community activities.
Ensure quality data in terms of Accuracy, Completeness, Timeliness.
Support disability-disaggregated data recording and reporting.
Support training and follow-up on HMIS/PAMS reporting and data review and management practices.
Conduct regular field visits to monitor project activities, collect data, prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensure adherence to project plans.
Compile field monitoring findings and Data summaries and visualization.
Provide regular and timely updates of the field activities and document the information.
Document stories of change, best practices and learning from the project.
Ensure quality assurance of the project activities in the district in terms of logistic management, content, delivery of the activities and documentation.
Proper documentation of all the relevant references and materials.
Safeguarding, Risk management and Inclusion:
Ensure all project activities comply with the organization’s safeguarding and inclusion policies, including Child Safeguarding, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH), and Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) standards.
Contribute to assessing, mitigating and reporting on all risks, including risks of child abuse and exploitation and sexual abuse and exploitation, in the project area.
Support the implementation of effective incident reporting mechanisms both within the health centers and in the community.
Ensure immediate reporting to AFN of any incident of abuse and exploitation.
Follow directives of AFN for follow up required regarding incidents, including reporting to concerned authorities.
Ensure safety of survivor, confidentiality and survivor centered approach.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Statistics, or related field.
Minimum 1-2 years of post-qualification experience Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL/M&E).
Familiarity with government of Nepal’s HMIS/PAMS systems, Data collection tools and project reporting formats.
Experience working with Local governments and Health systems in Nepal.
Required Skills:
Strong data analysis and skills on statistical tools (KOBO, SPSS, R etc)
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office package
Ability to work in field settings
Good communication skills
Analytical and problem-solving ability
Report writing and documentation
Fluency in Nepali and English
Work Conditions:
Extended working hours and overtime may be required.
Travel may be necessary for meetings and site visits.
Application Deadline: Sunday, 31st May 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection process.
In recognition of the various needs of People with Disability (PWD), please reach out to People 2 People for direct application submission process.
The application must include a cover letter stating the suitability for the position outlining the evidence, competence and experience required and a CV including references marked “MEAL Associate”
To Apply Visit: p2p.com.np