Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation

• Assist in developing the framework for Programme M&E in accordance to the Programme M&E plan;
• Prepare monitoring field visit plan and conduct monitoring visit as and when required.
• Assist in conducting a readiness assessment regarding M&E on what are the incentives at the system level, who are the beneficiaries;
• Reviewing the Programme log-frame including revision of performance indicators and defining realistic intermediate and end-of-Programme targets;
• Conduct  baseline study (situation at Programme start) and other periodic surveys including annual outcome survey, project completion survey, and Identify sources of data, collection and analysis methods;
• Provide the information needs of PCO, the Programme Steering Committee, IFAD and  related government offices at various levels;
• Prepare and contribute to the development of the Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWPB) ensuring alignment with Programme strategy, agreement on annual targets and inclusion of M&E and KM activities in the work plan; Prepare calendar of M&E and KM activities which are implemented in the programme areas;
• Execute M&E and KM activities included in the AWPB, with particular focus on results and impacts as well as in lesson learning in the programme areas;
• Apply in the field a results-based approach to monitoring and evaluation, emphasizing results and impacts;
• Guiding and supporting the PIU staff and other stakeholders involved in the project implementation in the proper monitoring and evaluation of project activities;
• Preparation of all Programme reports. Guide staff and executing partners in preparing their progress reports in accordance with approved reporting formats and ensure their timely submission. This includes quarterly progress reports, annual Programme report, inception report, and ad-hoc technical reports;
• Prepare progress reports including identification of problems, causes of potential bottlenecks in Programme implementation, and providing specific recommendations;
• Check that monitoring data are discussed in the corridor office, if necessary, create such discussion forums to fill any gaps;
• Foster participatory planning and monitoring by training and involving primary stakeholder groups in the M&E of activities;
• Assist in preparing M&E reports for annual supervision missions, mid-term review and final evaluation in accordance to IFAD guidance;
• Actively participate in programme review and evaluation.
• Ensure that reports from partners and consultants are complete and meet the quality requirements.
• Facilitate, act as resource person, and join if required any external supervision and evaluation missions;
• Monitor the follow up of evaluation recommendations;
• Identify the need and assist in drawing up the ToR for specific Programme studies, special surveys and studies required for evaluating Programme outcomes and impacts;
• Contribute to design TOR, training materials, communication materials related to programme and M&E System.
• Assist to organize and facilitate various events such as meetings, workshops, conferences, and seminars.
• Organize (and provide) refresher training on M&E for Programme and implementing partner staff, local organizations and primary stakeholders with view of developing local M&E capacity.

Knowledge Management

• Assist in design and implement a system to identify, analyse, document and disseminate lessons learned;
• Consolidate a culture of lessons learning involving all Programme staff in the corridor office and allocate specific responsibilities to them; Work closely with the PIUs to ensure that lessons learned from project evaluations are documented properly;
• Ensure that ToRs for other expert/officers recruited by the Programme also incorporate mechanisms to capture and share lessons learned through their inputs to the Programme (PM&E-KM team), and to ensure that the results are reflected in the reporting system described above;
• Assist in capturing the impact stories for larger audience. Document, package and disseminate lessons frequently and not less than once every three months;
• Develop progress reports, annual report, publications and appropriate knowledge products e.g. factsheet, brochures, technical brief, leaflet, article, blog, etc. in print and online media (including web page) and ensure quality as well as appropriate ways and means to disseminate the knowledge products. 
• Act as focal point in the corridor office, for development and maintenance of data, documents, print materials, photo database, audio-visuals and management of press and other media inquiries as well as programme branding and visibility;
• Facilitate exchange of experiences by supporting and coordinating Programme participation in workshops and any other existing network of local government and IFAD programme;
• Identify and participate in additional networks, for example scientific or policy-based networks that may also yield lessons that can benefit Programme implementation.
• Undertake any other duties as requested as directed by Programme Coordinator, Sr. Agri. Officer and M&E-KM Expert.

• Masters’ degree in development and/or management studies or equivalent with at least 3 years of professional experience in the field of planning, monitoring, research and statistics.

Age limit: The upper age limit for all the positions at the last date of submission of application will be 55 years (the applicant needs to submit a copy of certificate which certifies the date of birth)

Salary and benefits will be as per the approved guidelines of the ASDP.

Preferences will be given to women candidate; candidate from disadvantaged groups (Dalit, Janjati/Indigenous, Madheshi, Muslim); candidates from Backward/ ASDP districts.

Detail ToR (including salary and benefits) and format of the Cover Letter can be downloaded from www.asdp.gov.np or www.kantipurjob.com.

The applicants need to submit Cover Letter and Application Form in prescribed format with a preferred duty station as mentioned in ToR, Curriculum Vitae (CV) and self-attested copies of required testimonials (all Academic Certificate, Experience Letter, Citizenship, Training Certificates etc.) compulsorily that verify the detail information of cover letter and CV. The application should be submitted within 15 days of the first date of publication of the Notice, by 2078/05/08 BS 2021/08/24 AD, 05:00 PM by mentioning the applied job position in the subject line to the email: asdp@kantipurjob.com or please visit Kantipur Management Private Limited's office for submission of your applications along with your documents in person.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be called for further process within 15 days of last date of application submission.Canvassing at any stage of the selection process shall lead to automatic disqualification. No telephone inquiries will be entertained. ASDP has the right to accept or reject any or all application at any stage of recruitment process without assigning any reason whatsoever. 

Kantipur Management Pvt. Ltd.

Lagankhel-19, Lalitpur, Nepal

Nearby Patan Academy of Health Sciences (Patan Hospital)

Phone: +977 1 5530599, 5532572, 9801800020