Location: Surkhet (Birendranagar), Nepal
Lutheran World Relief, part of Corus International, has worked in Nepal since 2013. Corus International is a global leader in international development working to end extreme poverty. The Technical Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) will lead the design, implementation and oversight of the MEL framework for the Takeda-funded 'Suswastha (Good Health)' project, which strengthens warning systems, infrastructure and health responses for climate-sensitive diseases and disasters. The role ensures compliance with Takeda's Monetary Donation Agreement obligations, including reporting, audit, transparency and accountability, and coordinates with technical teams, partners and affiliates on systematic data collection, analysis and reporting.
Key responsibilities:
- Technical delivery, quality and impact (60%): design and manage MEL systems aligned with donor reporting and audit obligations; ensure timely mid-year, annual and final reports with aggregated, anonymized data; oversee beneficiary story collection with data protection and informed consent; track progress against targets and deliverables; support Donation Usage Reviews and audits; coach colleagues and sub-recipient staff; contribute to budgeting and forecasting.
- Coordination and collaboration (25%): contribute to portfolio reviews and learning exchanges; document Corus technical capacities; work with program staff, LWR and subcontractors to ensure MEL compliance; facilitate review meetings with partners; integrate MEL findings into programmatic decision-making; represent the project in national and international forums.
- Data management, documentation and reporting (15%): maintain quality project data and databases; prepare technical reports, dashboards and donor documentation; ensure compliance with anti-corruption, transparency and human rights obligations; document lessons learned.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years' experience in Monitoring and Evaluation or equivalent (Master's desired); strong knowledge of MEL frameworks, performance monitoring plans and donor compliance systems; familiarity with digital MEL platforms, statistical software and mobile data collection tools; experience in multicultural, multi-linguistic environments; experience with international donor reporting, audits and compliance (pharmaceutical or corporate donors preferred); excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in Office 365 (Salesforce a plus). The position has no direct reports, is a regular full-time role with an in-person work policy, and requires travel as needed and authorization to work in Nepal.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the Corus International applicant portal: https://corus.applicantpro.com/jobs/4250956