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Job DescriptionJob Title:Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Associate Name of Project:Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adol..

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) AssociateName of Project: Khotang RMNCAH Project, ASRH and Telehealth Project SolukhumbuProject Funded by: Australian Himalayan Foundation (AHF) and Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)Department: ProgramSalary: Competitive PackageJob Place: Kepilashgadi/Aaiselukharka RM with frequent field visits to Project sites of Khotang and SolukhumbuProject Area: Maiwakhola, Aathrai Tribeni, Phaktanglung and Shrijunga RMsType of Job: Full timeReports to: District Project Manager/MEAL ManagerAction for NepalAFN 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.Position overview:The MEAL Associate supports monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning activities, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and performance tracking, to ensure evidence-based implementation and compliance with the project's monitoring framework across the Khotang RMNCAH Project: Strengthening Inclusive Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Healthcare in Khotang and the ASRH and Telehealth Projects in Solukhumbu. S/he is responsible for ensuring high-quality project data, monitoring progress against agreed indicators, and producing timely, accurate reports to support evidence-based decision-making. The MEAL Associate will also strengthen accountability and learning processes, ensure compliance with donor reporting requirements, integrate gender, equity, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) principles into monitoring systems, and work closely with the Project Manager and Project Officers to support adaptive project management and continuous improvement.Duties and Responsibilities:A. Monitoring System ImplementationLead the implementation of the project’s MEAL plan, ensuring all activities are monitored in line with the logical framework and donor requirementsSupport the Project Officer in collecting and documenting regular project information in line with 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 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 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 assessmentsSupport data collection and documentation for MSS assessments, facility improvement plans, and supportive supervision mechanisms.Document MSS findings and track follow-up actionsAssist in the preparation and timely submission of activity reports, quarterly 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.B. Data Collection, Management, and DocumentationCollect and verify data from Municipalities, Health facilities, project schools, FCHVs and Community activitiesEnsure quality data in terms of Accuracy, Completeness, TimelinessSupport disability-disaggregated data recording and reportingSupport training and follow-up on HMIS/LMI