Job Description
Position: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst
Level: Mid-level (NPSA-9)
Contract: 6 months (extendable)
Location: Kathmandu
Deadline: April 20, 2026
What You’ll Actually Do
This is a Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) + strategy role, not just reporting. Your work will revolve around:
- Designing monitoring frameworks, indicators, and evaluation plans
- Tracking programme results across national-level projects
- Supporting data-driven decision-making for UN Women programmes
- Managing reporting for donors, senior leadership, and global systems
- Supervising M&E officers and consultants
- Ensuring alignment with national and UN strategic frameworks
- Leading evaluation processes and knowledge sharing
In short: You’ll be the person ensuring programmes prove impact, not just run.
What They’re Looking For
Must-haves:
- Master’s degree (or Bachelor’s + extra experience)
- 5+ years in M&E / development programmes
- Strong skills in:
- Results-Based Management (RBM)
- Data analysis & reporting
- Programme evaluation
- Fluent English + local language
Strong advantages:
- Experience with UN systems
- Gender-focused or social development work
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle)
- Field experience
Is This Role Right for You?
You’re a strong fit if you:
- Already work in NGOs, INGOs, or development agencies
- Have experience writing donor reports and evaluation frameworks
- Enjoy combining data + policy + impact storytelling
- Are comfortable managing teams and stakeholders
You may struggle if:
- Your experience is mostly operational (not analytical)
- You haven’t worked with structured M&E frameworks before
- You lack report writing or donor exposure
Career Value
This role is particularly valuable because:
- It’s with a UN agency → strong international credibility
- Builds expertise in evaluation + policy influence
- Opens doors to:
- UN system roles (P-level positions later)
- International NGOs
- Consulting in development sector
Things to Consider
- Contract is short-term initially (6 months)
- Work can be documentation-heavy and deadline-driven
- Requires balancing technical analysis + coordination
Application Tips
To stand out:
- Highlight specific M&E tools/frameworks you’ve used (logframes, PMFs, RBM)
- Quantify impact (e.g., “monitored $X program across X districts”)
- Emphasize reporting to donors or leadership
- Show any gender equality or inclusion-related work
