MEAL Manager at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Job Summary

• The MEAL Manager is responsible for the day-to-day tracking and reporting of activities under the Emergency program.
• The role includes but is not limited to the development of standardized data collection tools and database systems; frequent data collection; verification of results reported; analysis and presentation of findings and project progress; implementation of project accountability mechanisms; and the provision of feedback to partners.
• The MEAL Manager will ensure that systems are in place to measure the project's impact and progress and that data is readily available to be used as a foundation for programmatic adjustments and evidence-based decision-making.
• In addition, s/he will take the lead in designing a learning agenda, assessment and research protocols, receiving institutional review board approval, identifying relevant STTA, overseeing data collection and report writing pertaining to all data collection and operations research conducted under this project in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• The MEAL Manager will lead writing of project reports in line with donor timelines and regulations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Statistics, Public Health, Economics or other a field related to Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Minimum Five years of experience in monitoring and evaluating, with a focus on capacity strengthening and emergency programs preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to apply principles and current approaches in program M&E using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Significant experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative assessments and surveys (including sound understand of sampling)
• Proficiency in database development/management, SPSS, EPI-Info, Access, Excel and skills in analyzing, interpreting and communicating information to various stakeholders