Posiiton

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (0pen to Nepalese National Only)

Location

Kathmandu

iDE is an international nonprofit organisation dedicated to ending poverty. Our work in agriculture, sanitation, climate change resilience, and gender equality stands out because we don’t simply hand out handouts. Instead, iDE believes in powering small-scale entrepreneurs and building robust market ecosystems that lay the groundwork for low-income and marginalised people to prosper on their own terms. iDE currently works in 11 developing countries, with over 500 staff spread around the globe. To date, iDE has impacted more than 40 million people.

Since 1992, iDE Nepal has been actively fostering prosperity by establishing value chains and innovative business models in key sectors, including agriculture, nutrition, market systems development, water and sanitation, climate resilience, and gender equality. Our approach aims to catalyse the development of beneficial, cost-effective products and services that contribute to sustainable growth and enhanced well-being. Our long-standing presence in Nepal is a testimony to adaptive learning, continual innovation, and commitment to delivering meaningful impact. iDE Nepal’s holistic approach to market development is what truly sets us apart.

iDE Nepal is currently seeking a Climate and Nutrition Lead to join our Programs Unit. The Climate and Nutrition Lead is a senior strategic position responsible for leading iDE Nepal’s climate and nutrition agenda to improve nutrition outcomes and strengthen climate resilience, including adaptation, mitigation, and regenerative practices to protect livelihoods and sustain nutrition gains.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will play a crucial role in the efficient and effective management of the monitoring and evaluation aspects of the overall iDE project in the region. Based in Kathmandu, his role involves leading regional-level reporting, monitoring, and evaluation activities. The Sr. Officer will provide strategic direction and technical support to project teams, ensuring that they meet monitoring plan targets and objectives while maintaining the high standards set by the project. Working closely with a multi-disciplinary project team at the regional level, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for several key tasks.

Leading and managing team to deliver project activities in the M & E component

Supervise, mentor and guide field M&E staff, monitor and follow up on field-level project activities to ensure accurate reporting.

Prepare project reports and keep databases as per standards formats and as per need.

Facilitate and support the district/field team for the reporting of progress on activities as planned in the Detail Implementation Plan (DIP) in close coordination with other concerned project staff.

Develop and update monitoring tools based on the reporting needs provided by the M&E lead.

Facilitate to develop capacity of project and partner staff on data collection and reporting.

Technical backstopping to project staff on effective and timely reporting of project activities.

Follow the M & E reporting and documentation requirements and donor guidelines.

Provide feedback to the district team for quality reports and achieve project targets in time.

Support to develop action plans and strategies.

Represent the iDE proactively in different M & E related for a (meetings, sharing events etc.) as necessary.

Provide support and maintenance to existing MIS systems and maintain documentation for smooth operation and easy system maintenance.

Responsible for overseeing the TLTN project, ensuring its timely completion within budget and scope while adhering to MERL’s quality standards.

Any other duties as assigned by the organisation.

Additional specific elements of the ToR include

Closely work with all concerned officials and concerned personnel to consolidate reports.

Participate in M & E related activities and other relevant activities at different levels.

Supervise and guide the monitoring officer field staff, follow up and monitor the field level project activities frequently so that reporting would reflect reality.

Prepare and deliver progress reports monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annually as per need of M & E reporting system.

Ensure that the reporting made by the staff accurately meets the reporting deadline and quality standard.

Oversee and make sure that the information required for M & E and project implementation are properly collected, processed and documented.

Develop, implement, and maintain data protection policies and practices to safeguard personal data.

Integrate evidence-based decision-making system by the systematic collection, analysis, and application of relevant data to guide all key decisions.

Other jobs and duties related to M & E as directed by the MERL Leader and other concerned senior projects dignitaries.

Requirements

Bachelor with 3 years’ experience. Master Degree with a 2 year experience. (Background: Agriculture Economic (Preferred), Sociology, Business Studies or other)

Experience in delivering field-level extension activities, organising training, and training received in agriculture, nutrition, and food loss related subjects.

Experience working in the agriculture and nutrition sector with a market systems development approach

Experience in post harvest, food loss and waste reduction as well in research projects will be an added benefit.

Good spoken and written skills in both English and Nepali.

Advanced proficiency in using standard software (Google docs, sheet, slides, KOBO, Stata, SPSS, GIS (basic), office packages) knowledge of common ICTs, and their use in agricultural extension systems.

Demonstrated ability to write reports, success stories, and promotional materials.

Familiarity with international donors programs and procedures, with an emphasis on monitoring and evaluation procedures.

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, and multicultural environment.

Having a two-wheeler licence would be an added advantage.

Have a humble and polite personality with professional skills

Have a listening as well as analysing capacity to make the operational activities more comprehensive and easier to conduct.

Sensitive and responsive to gender, social inclusion, diversity

Contribute constructively to a working environment based on mutual respect, trust, and commitment.

Ability to travel to the field as needed to engage with various stakeholders, partners, and field staff;

Capable of working in a fast-paced environment;

Flexible and adaptable approach to shifting patterns and hours of work, ability to work flexible hours from time to time.

A ‘can-do’ attitude and resilient character with the ability to manage expectations;

Flexibility and independence to work in a changing environment; and

Ability to work independently.

Benefits

As per the iDE norms.

iDE Nepal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Members of Disadvantaged Caste, Ethnic and Religious Groups are Strongly Encouraged to Apply.

How to apply

Interested and qualifying applicants can submit their application Letter and CV in English, with both phone and email contact details of at least 3 professional references by September 14, 2026.