Technical Manager

Technical Manager, M&E (Nepal)
Location: Kathmandu

The Organization:

Lutheran World Relief], which is part of Corus International, has been present in Nepal since 2013. Corus International is the parent of a family of world-class organizations working to deliver the holistic, lasting solutions needed to end extreme poverty once and for all. We are a global leader in international development, with 150 years of combined experience across our brands. Our nonprofit and for-profit subsidiaries include IMA World Health and its fundraising brand Corus World Health, Lutheran World Relief, CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Brands. In Nepal, Corus operates under Lutheran World Relief. Our more than 400 employees around the globe are experts in their fields and dedicated to helping the world’s most vulnerable people break the cycle of poverty and lead healthy lives.
At Corus we believe that good only grows stronger and we reflect that belief in our workplace culture. We value every employee’s specialized area of expertise and nurture professional growth. We promote an engaging and supportive work environment, where employees feel enabled and driven to innovate, learn and collaborate. And because our subsidiaries often function as partners, our employees have the opportunity to work across our enterprise family.

Job Brief:

Position Summary: The Technical Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) will lead the design, implementation, and oversight of the MEL framework for the Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited-funded Strengthening warning systems, infrastructure, and health responses for climate-sensitive diseases and disasters “Suswastha (Good Health”) project. This role ensures compliance with Takeda’s Monetary Donation Agreement obligations, including reporting, audit, transparency, and accountability requirements. The M&E Manager will coordinate with technical teams, partners, and affiliates to ensure systematic data collection, analysis, and reporting that demonstrate program impact and accountability. S/he will also ensure that beneficiary stories, program indicators, and evaluation findings are documented and shared in line with Takeda’s standards and Corus International’s learning agenda.

Responsibilities:

Technical Delivery Services, Quality and Impact (60%)

• Design and manage MEL systems aligned with Takeda’s reporting and audit obligations.
• Ensure timely submission of mid-year, annual, and final reports, with aggregated and anonymized data.
• Oversee beneficiary story collection, ensuring compliance with data protection and informed consent requirements.
• Track progress of program targets and deliverables, identifying issues/challenges that need to be addressed, and ensuring that technical reporting requirements are met in line with
• Project Management Manual as well as complementary tools, policies, and procedures
• Support Donation Usage Reviews and audits by preparing documentation and ensuring compliance with Takeda’s Digital CSR Donation Management System.
• Manage, model and coach colleagues, including sub-recipient staff, in best practices in technical delivery and activities.
• Participate in forums that enhance sector knowledge to incorporate into technical activities on the project.
• Work in partnership with project team and sub-recipients, LWR Nepal team, headquarters/regional TBU staff.
• Provide input into budgeting and forecasting exercises related to technical activities spending within the fiscal year.

Coordination and Collaboration (25%)

• Based on knowledge of the PBU and project portfolio, provide inputs into interdepartmental efforts such as quarterly portfolio reviews, program implementation and learning exchanges (PILE) and program reviews.
• Manage documentation of Corus’ technical capacities based on project achievements in coordination with project team and partnership with TBU team.
• Contribute to the wider work of the TBU through active participation in the achievement of the project deliverables, team meetings, working groups and the development and sharing of technical knowledge and resources.
• Work closely with program staff, Organization Affiliate (LWR), and Subcontractors to ensure MEL compliance across all activities.
• Facilitate regular review meetings with partner organizations and stakeholders to discuss program progress and reporting outputs.
• Coordinate with technical leads to integrate MEL findings into programmatic decision-making.
• Represent the project in national and international forums, showcasing MEL innovations and program evidence.

Data Management, Documentation, and Reporting (15%)

• Contribute to the quality data reported into the project reporting system, in collaboration with the MEL team.
• Prepare high quality, timely technical content, including monthly and/or semi-annual performance reports, and other project documents under the guidance of the Project Director, with support from PBU, headquarters, and TBU, as applicable.
• Apply knowledge of donor rules and regulations to monitor for technical and MEL compliance for various actions during project start up, implementation, and close out.
• Ensure data integrity and completeness by maintaining project documentation in electronic databases, as applicable.
• Develop and maintain databases for program monitoring, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, dashboards, and donor-required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with anti-corruption, transparency, and human rights obligations in MEL reporting.
• Document lessons learned and best practices for dissemination across Corus and Takeda networks.

Supervisory:

This position has no direct reports.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s with at least 5 years’ experience in Monitoring and Evaluation or equivalent combination of education and experience; Master’s desired.
• Strong knowledge of MEL frameworks, performance monitoring plans, and donor compliance systems.
• Familiarity with digital MEL platforms, statistical software, and mobile data collection tools.
• Experience working with colleagues in a multicultural, multi-linguistic environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing terms and conditions as well as other international donors.
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with host country counterparts and NGO/FBO/CBO actors.
• Experience working with international partners and or local (NGO/FBO/CBOs, universities and other technical institutions).
• Demonstrated experience with international donor reporting, audits, and compliance (experience with pharmaceutical or corporate donors preferred).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and reporting skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage data audits, compliance reviews, and donor reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills to communicate effectively and credibly, both verbally and in writing in English.
• Proficiency in Office 365 applications including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint. Experience with Salesforce a plus.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the coordination of/collaborate on program implementation across multiple teams (between departments, between HQ and country offices, etc.).
• Commitment to Corus core values, safeguarding, and ethical standards.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The physical requirements that may be needed to execute responsibilities may include bending, standing, and walking, etc.
• The mental requirements that are essential to satisfactorily executing the responsibilities outlined in this job description include, but not limited to: learning new tasks, comprehending, and retaining information, completing tasks independently, effectively communicating verbally and in writing, demonstrating proficiency in using computer software to perform assigned tasks.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities for the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All positions are required to perform any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor. Global positions that are bound by contracts will not be changed without notice and approval.

Working Conditions, Travel and Environment:

• LWR has an in-person work policy, with all employees reporting to the office Monday through Friday. The employee must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required.
• This position must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business purposes. While performing the duties of this job in different locations, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high-security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well as to infectious diseases.
• If applicable, must have authorization to work in the country of assignment.

As a member of the Corus Family, each employee is expected to:

• Foster a work environment where everyone feels valued and included.
• Support employees’ evaluation and promotion processes based on skills and performance.
• Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all members of Corus family, stakeholders in general, and particularly for the communities we serve.
• Follow Corus Code of Conduct helping to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment, sexual abuse and exploitation, and trafficking in persons.
• Adhere to the Organizational Core Values

Corus International prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by U.S. or International law.

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