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.