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Project Officer – Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL – Mubende) job at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) | Apply Now
Mubende, Uganda
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.
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30 Nov 2025
Job Title
Project Officer – Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL – Mubende) job at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Job Description
Project Officer – Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL – Mubende)
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Title: Project Officer – Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL – Mubende)
Department: Programming (Restore Africa)
Report to: Program Manager II – MEAL
Duration: Full-time
Job Location: Mubende, Uganda
Vacancies: One (1)
CRS’ Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Portfolio
Under the Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation strategic priority area, CRS aims to ‘drive uptake and scaling of nature-based solutions and novel financing mechanisms to support national and community level efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change’. CRS currently has three projects which fall explicitly under this strategic priority area, and is in discussions with other donors to start additional and related programs:
Restore Africa, which aims to restore 560,000 hectares of land with 352,500 smallholder farmers across 31 districts (Climate Asset Management funded)
Accelerating and Scaling Climate Smart Jobs within Restore Africa – Market Linkages for Livelihoods and Land Restoration (M4R – FCDO funded) in 17 districts, focusing on 60,000 small-holder farmers and 40,000 hectares also engaged in Restore Africa.
Mixed-Use Agroforestry in Refugee Hosting Districts (World Bank / MinWE funded), targeting 17,550 hectares and 87,782 smallholder farmers
These projects aim to assist smallholder farmers, with an average landholding of 2 hectares (minimum 0.5 hectares, maximum 20 hectares) to diversify production within their agroforestry systems, including through payments for carbon sequestration through integration of trees into their plots. The projects also aim to incentivize smallholder farmers to be able to invest in activities which restore health to their soil and increase productivity over time, as well as meet their own food security and economic needs.
Job Summary:
As a member of the Restore Africa project team, you will be responsible for implementing MEAL activities, providing technical MEAL support, and monitoring and reporting on all project monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning initiatives in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) mission of serving the poor and vulnerable. Your MEAL expertise and contributions will help determine the effectiveness, adaptability, and innovativeness of CRS Uganda’s programming. Through a thorough, collaborative, and service-oriented approach, you will ensure the consistent application of best practices and contribute to continued improvements in the project’s impact on the communities we serve.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for this position, including individuals from marginalized backgrounds and people with disabilities. Please ensure you follow the instructions outlined below when applying.
This position is open to Ugandan nationals only.
Submit your application no later than 5:00 PM on November 30, 2025.
Applications will only be accepted electronically via the following link: https://form.jotform.com/253170829191560
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How to Apply
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate and implement assigned Restore Africa project MEAL activities as outlined in the Detailed Implementation Plan, ensuring alignment with CRS program quality principles and standards, MEAL policies and procedures, donor MEAL requirements, and industry best practices.
Contribute to the design and refinement of project MEAL systems and data collection tools to effectively measure project impact and progress.
Monitor, identify, and report MEAL-related challenges and gaps to inform necessary adjustments to implementation plans and timelines. Support partners in reflecting on project achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
Lead the roll-out and implementation of the project’s Feedback and Response Mechanism (FRM). Actively support the collection and timely response to feedback from targeted communities and all relevant stakeholders, in line with FRM guidelines.
Support field-level MEAL activities, including digital data collection, and assist partners in ensuring accurate and timely data collection and analysis using established tools and mechanisms. Collaborate with partner organizations to prepare MEAL components of project reports in accordance with reporting schedules.
Conduct Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) on Restore Africa project activity data to ensure accuracy, completeness, reliability, and timeliness.
Assess MEAL capacity-building needs of project staff and partner organizations and monitor the implementation and effectiveness of MEAL capacity-building and technical support activities.
Ensure proper documentation of all assigned MEAL activities. Contribute to the identification and development of case studies, success stories, and documentation of promising practices.
Promote learning and adaptive management by posing critical questions, engaging deeply with project data, and sharing insights gathered from community members and partners with project leadership to inform decision-making and improve project impact.
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Basic Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in international development, international relations, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL), or a related field. Additional relevant experience may substitute for some formal education.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in project support roles. Experience in MEAL and working with NGOs is strongly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
Knowledge of relevant public donor regulations is preferred.
Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio) and web conferencing tools.
Familiarity with Project Insight or similar financial reporting/accounting software is an advantage.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong observation, active listening, and analytical skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment.
Effective relationship management skills and ability to collaborate closely with local partners and community members.
High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.
Proactive, results-oriented, and service-minded approach to work.
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 todemonstrate a willingness and potential to learn about:
MEAL in Design
ICT4MEAL
Management in MEAL
Required Languages: Excellent command of written and spoken English required knowledge of local languages from districts where RESAf is implemented an advantage.
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.
Key Working Relationships:
Supervisory Responsibilities: Will oversee coordination of Community Based Facilitators.
Internal: ICT4D Officer, Learning Technical Manager, Restore Africa project staff and other CRS MEAL staff.
External: Partner staff, MEAL staff from other peer agencies.
“Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.”
