Project Officer – Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL – Mubende) job at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) | Apply Now

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.”