Plan International is a development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We strive for a just world, working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners in over 75 countries. Our programs are underpinned by a core of defined values, including transparency and accountability, team collaboration, inclusion and integration, as well as the overall ambition to empower girls and young women as legacy.
Plan International has been working in Nepal since 1978 and developed a strong reputation as a respected development and humanitarian actor helping marginalized children, their families and communities to access their rights to health, education, economic security and protection. Through the support of local partners, Plan International has worked in 42 districts in Nepal since 1978.
Plan International strives for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Our ambition from now to 2027 is to see All Girls Standing Strong Creating Global Change.
Plan international Nepal seeks candidates who practice feminist leadership, promote diversity, actively seek innovative solutions for problems, courageously and respectfully share their opinions and ideas, break down barriers and engender cross-department collaboration, practice active listening, maintain confidentiality, build trust and are passionate about children’s rights and equality for girls.
Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Specialist- Short-Term
Functional Area: Programme Quality Innovation (PQI)
Reports to: MERL Manager
Location: Kathmandu (CO)
Travel required: Plan International Nepal working districts
Grade: D1
Type: Open to all applicants, Short-term employment up to 1 year; based in Country Office
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Specialist based in the Country Office (CO) will ensure an effective MERL system is in place for Plan International Nepal programs/projects. The MERL Specialist will be primarily responsible to facilitate the programme/project team with development of results framework. He/she will be assigned with the task of critically/strategically analysing Plan’s ongoing programme/project (in collaboration with other MERL specialists) to inform the technical team and new opportunities. He/she will also be responsible for development and standardization of MERL systems and tools across all projects, and use standard tools to ensure it appropriately captures PMERL and MERL needs. The MERL Specialist will provide inputs to senior technical advisors and project managers in project design to ensure effective application of program learning as well as to lead on baselines, mid-term and endline evaluations and research for the projects assigned by the line manager.
Application Deadline:
Wednesday, 14th Jan 2026 (4:00 PM Nepal Time)
HOW TO APPLY
Please click on the appropriate Link below to APPLY for the position. Do note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process.

