Project Officer - MEAL

The Project Officer, MEAL supports the implementation and monitoring of assigned project monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning activities. Working closely with project staff, partners, and community stakeholders, the Project Officer, MEAL assists with data collection, monitoring, data-quality checks, feedback and response processes, documentation, and reporting. The role helps ensure that accurate project information is available to support learning, accountability, timely implementation adjustments, and improvements in project quality and impact.

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  Support the coordination and implementation of assigned projectMEAL activities in accordance with the Detailed Implementation Plan,CRS program quality standards, donor requirements, and established MEAL policies, procedures and sector best practices.

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  Assist with the implementation progress and maintenance of approved project MEAL plans, indicator-tracking tools, data-collection tools, databases, and reporting mechanisms.

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  Coordinate routine field monitoring and support project teams and partners in collecting, organizing, reviewing, and submitting quality project data using approved tools and mechanisms.

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  Monitor and document MEAL-related implementation challenges, data gaps, inconsistencies, and emerging issues; share observations with the MEAL Technical Advisor and project management; and assist with agreed follow-up actions.

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  Support project assessments, baseline studies, routine monitoring activities, evaluations, surveys, by assisting with field coordination, data collection, logistics, recordkeeping, and  are documentation of findings .

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  Support day-to-day implementation and monitoring of project’s feedback, complaints, and response mechanisms by documenting, escalating, and following up on feedback from communities and stakeholders in accordance with established procedures. 

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  Compile information, check data completeness, and prepare assigned inputs for project reports, indicator performance summaries, established dashboards, case studies, best practices, data visualizations, and other MEAL products in line with established reporting schedules and donor requirements.

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  Collect and share information on MEAL-related capacity gaps among CRS staff and partners and support the delivery of training, coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance to strengthen monitoring, evaluation, data management, accountability, and learning practices.

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  Conduct regular data verification and field monitoring visits, maintain complete and accurate MEAL records and project files, and support project reflection and learning by sharing relevant information collected from pro to ensure the accuracy, completeness, reliability, and timeliness of project data and compliance with CRS MEAL policies and procedures.

Required Languages - Fluency in English and proficient in local language of the country.

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% to remote and low resource locations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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  Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment

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  Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members

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  Demonstrated skills in MEAL design with previous experience in application of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.

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  Demonstratable computer literacy in MS Office - Excel, Power Point, Access and Word, SPSS, STATA. Or any other statistical packages.

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  Ability and proven experience transferring knowledge through formal and informal training.

• Leadership experience in MEAL 

• Experience engaging with partner organizations.

• Experience using web conferencing applications and information management systems. 

• Bachelor's degree in international development, International Relations, Sociology, Statistics, MEAL, or in a related field. 

• Minimum of two years of work professional experience implementing MEAL for programs related to public health, agriculture, nutrition and/or WASH programming. 

Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions. 
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

What we offer

CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan.  Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role.  CRS´ work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.