PMEL Officer

Job Description

ICCO Cooperation is a global development organization with its HQ in the Netherlands and works across 20 developing countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America. Together with our local and international partners, knowledge institutes, private sector and government agencies and networks, we work towards improving food security and sustainable consumption, stimulating economic empowerment, promoting responsible businesses and ensuring inclusion. In South and Central Asia, ICCO works in five countries.

ICCO Cooperation South and Central Asia-Nepal office invites applications from interested and qualified candidates for the position of Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) Officer based at ICCO Kathmandu Office.

Position Summary

The incumbent will be responsible for data collection, analysis, and tracking project performance as well as reporting of ongoing ICCO project. S/he will also ensure quality implementation throughout project cycle and high quality (timely) reporting on the progress towards the achievement of milestones, outcomes and impact of various projects. S/he will be working closely with the project implementation team, partners and program networks/coalitions, other stakeholders in accordance with ICCO Cooperation’s plans and policies.

Key Responsibilities

Planning, Design and Data Management

• Design the monitoring and evaluation tools and forms for the project and customize the use of global ICCO monitoring tools into Nepal projects and programs
• Participate in project planning process including Project, Resource, Financial, Quality, Risk and Reporting plans
• Leading the design, data collection and analysis of surveys
• Actively contribute to business development and project design for resource mobilization
• Ensure data quality and facilitate data-utilization for reporting and documentation of best practices/lessons learnt

Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Reporting

• Leading the development of an evaluation design, tools, protocols and procedures for the project.
• Prepare and finalize technical reports (quarterly/monthly/annual) in compliance with the organizations and donor procedures and agreements
• Prepare M&E reports for internal and external audience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced University Degree in Social Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Project Management, or relevant academic subject, preferably with specialization in research, monitoring and evaluation;
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in program monitoring and evaluation, data collection, analysis and management, quantitative and qualitative research;
• Experience in using data analysis tools and substantive knowledge on using various project design tools, such as Theory of Change, LFA;
• Experience in technical report writing and research activities
• Capable of working in a dynamic, intercultural, multi stakeholder setting;
• Able to travel extensively within the country;
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to produce professional reports in English language;
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet changing work demands;
• Willingness to accept other assignments when needed

ICCO Nepal practices an organizational culture that promotes mutual respect, self-reflection, accountability, pro-activeness and open communication that leads to individual and organizational growth. We offer a competitive, fair and comprehensive pay and benefits package. Salary is negotiable depending upon the candidate’s experience. The ICCO Cooperation Nepal country office staff manual is applicable regarding the terms of employment.

The successful candidate will be expected to start working from 1st of March 2020 and will be contracted for one year initially with a possibility of extension. S/he will be under a probation period for the first 3 months of the contracted period and will be working full time (40 hours a week).

Apply Instructions

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application with updated Resume and a one page motivation letter to nepal@icco.nl indicating the position in the subject of the email before the close of office on 31st January 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written assessment and interviews which will take place in Kathmandu. ICCO follows inclusive policy in our recruitments.

ICCO Cooperation is a member of the ACT Alliance

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