MEAL Officer at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Band:                         7

Department:             Programs

Reports To:               Program Manager II – StaR, MEAL Manager (dotted line)

Location:                  Yola, Nigeria

Job Ref Code:           MEAL211118

Full JD Link:             http://bit.ly/2K5nMaB

Job Summary:

The MEAL Officer will manage, strengthen, and provide strategic guidance on STaR’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL).  S/he will supervise MEAL activities across all sectors including periodic assessments / surveys and routine gathering of project implementation information collection; s/he will create efficient systems for accountability to beneficiaries, donors and other stakeholders; s/he will collate and archive project documentation; build capacity of project staff to enable them meet STaR MEAL requirements; s/he will foster cross-learning among projects; and, s/he will work closely with the Program Manager to meet KFW and CRS reporting requirements.

Education and Experience:

• Thorough understanding and application of international accountability frameworks.
• Advanced understanding of MEAL standards used by major donors including USAID, Government of Germany, DFID and EU.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation or relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a senior MEAL role and on an institutional donor grant of not less than Euros 3M per year.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and delivering effective trainings.

• Strong team player with the ability to take initiative and work well independently.

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills in English.

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of CRS MEAL standards and policies.
• Prior experience in a similar position in the Northeast Region of Nigeria.