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Project Officer – Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning job at Catholic Relief Services | Apply Now
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About the Organisation
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is a globally recognized humanitarian organization dedicated to alleviating poverty and promoting human dignity through sustainable development, emergency relief, and peacebuilding initiatives. Founded in 1943 by the U.S. Catholic Bishops, CRS has grown into a trusted leader in international aid, serving millions of vulnerable individuals across more than 100 countries.
The organization is known for its commitment to ethical service delivery and has earned a reputation for effectiveness in disaster response, agriculture, health, education, and economic development. CRS fosters a values-driven work culture that prioritizes integrity, compassion, and respect, offering employees meaningful career opportunities in a supportive and diverse environment with flexible work arrangements.
The organization's innovative approach integrates local partnerships, cutting-edge technology, and evidence-based solutions to maximize impact. With a vast global network, CRS works closely with communities, governments, and faith-based groups to create sustainable change. Rooted in Catholic values, the organization upholds principles of justice, stewardship, and solidarity while engaging in corporate social responsibility initiatives that empower marginalized populations. For more information, visit www.crs.org.
Tororo, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Project Officer – Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning job at Catholic Relief Services
Catholic Relief Services
Job Description
Job Title: Project Officer – Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Catholic Relief Services
Duty Station: Tororo, Uganda
Job Summary: As a member of the Restore Africa project team, you will be responsible for implementing MEAL activities, providing technical support, and overseeing the monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning processes. Your work will support Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) mission to serve the poor and vulnerable. Through your MEAL expertise, you will help assess the effectiveness, adaptability, and innovation of CRS Uganda’s programs. Your thoroughness and service-oriented approach will ensure the consistent application of best practices and continuous improvement in the project’s impact on the communities we serve.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Support the coordination and implementation of all assigned Restore Africa project MEAL activities as outlined in the Detailed Implementation Plan in line with CRS program quality principles, standards and ensure compliance with the MEAL policies, procedures, and practices; donor MEAL requirements; and good industry practices.
Provide input to and support project MEAL system design and data collection tools to measure program/project impact and progress.
Monitor and report any MEAL-related challenges and gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
Lead the roll-out and implementation of the project’s feedback and response mechanism (FRM). Support actively seeking and responding to feedback from all members of targeted communities and other stakeholders as defined by the FRM.
Support field-level project MEAL activities (including digital data collection) and assist partners in their efforts to collect and ensure timely analysis of project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with local partner(s) to prepare MEAL-related aspects of reports per established reporting schedule.
Conduct data quality assessment from the Restore Africa project activity data collected.
Collect information on staff MEAL capacity needs and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and monitor MEAL capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.
Complete project documentation for assigned MEAL activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices.
Support program learning and decision making by posing thoughtful questions, engaging with project data, reflecting upon and sharing with project management the information gathered from community members and partners.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in international development, International Relations or in the field of MEAL required. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
Minimum of 2 years of work experience in project support. Experience in the field of MEAL and for an NGO is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.
Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred.
Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Observation, active listening, and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment.
Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members.
Attention to details, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented.
MEAL Competencies (for CRS MEAL Program Staff):
Each staff member in this position is expected to have basic knowledge and ability and, with guidance, be able to apply the following competencies in common situations that present limited difficulties:
Monitoring
Evaluation
Accountability
Learning
Analysis and Critical Thinking
In addition, each staff member in this position is expected to have elementary understanding of and to demonstrate a willingness and potential to learn about:
MEAL in Design
ICT4MEAL
Management in MEAL
Required Languages: English fluency, including excellent oral and written skills, required.
Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 40% in the CRS field location.
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
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 principles.
How to Apply
All candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to online at the APPLY Button below.
NB: This position is for Nationals only. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 4th November 2025
