MEL Specialist – MCA Nepal Reforestation

POSITION DETAILS

Winrock is recruiting a MEL Specialist for the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Reforestation project in Nepal.

This position is contingent upon award.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSBILITIES

• Develop and implement a comprehensive MEL framework tailored to compensation reforestation activities.
• Design and manage databases for tracking project indicators, outputs, and outcomes.
• Lead digital data collection efforts using appropriate tools and platforms.
• Analyze data and produce visualizations to support adaptive management and stakeholder reporting.
• Ensure MEL activities align with project goals, donor requirements, and national environmental standards.
• Provide capacity building and technical support to implementing partners and field teams.
• Contribute to periodic evaluations, learning reviews, and knowledge dissemination.

QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environment, Natural Resource Management, Statistics, Economics, or a related discipline. Master’s Degree is an advantage.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project monitoring and evaluation, including projects focused on reforestation, forestry, environment, or natural resource management.
• Proven experience in developing and managing MEL frameworks for reforestation or similar environmental projects.
• Demonstrated ability to design and manage databases and reporting systems in at least two projects.
• Proficiency in digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO) and analysis software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R, or Power BI).
• Strong skills in data visualization and adaptive learning approaches.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience providing quality assurance on data collected by partners

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