Senior Project Officer MEAL - Marsabit & Turkana in Kenya | (On-site) at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Senior Project Officer MEAL - Marsabit & Turkana

Location: Kenya | (On-site)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, International Development, Public Health, Food Security, Economics, Social Sciences, or a related field, with additional relevant experience considered in lieu of some educational requirements.
• Minimum four years of NGO experience in MEAL, with demonstrated expertise in indicator tracking, routine monitoring, data management and analysis, reporting, and data quality assurance.
• Proven experience using digital MEAL and information management systems, including mobile data collection platforms, participant registration and verification systems, commodity and food distribution tracking, post-distribution and market monitoring, reporting, and data visualization tools.
• Experience supporting assessments, surveys, baselines, endlines, evaluations, and other learning initiatives, with the ability to analyze and use data to inform program decisions and improve performance.
• Demonstrated ability to work with implementing partners and communities, strengthen MEAL capacity through training and coaching, and supervise staff, enumerators, or data collection teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, mobile data collection platforms (e.g., CommCare, KoboToolbox), statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R), data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI), web conferencing applications, and information management systems.

MEAL Competencies:

• Demonstrates solid knowledge and ability, and can apply Monitoring, Accountability and Learning competencies with minimal or no guidance, in the full range of typical situations. Would require guidance to handle novel or more complex situations.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge and ability and, with guidance, can apply MEAL in Design, Evaluation, Analysis and Critical Thinking, ICT4MEAL and Management in MEAL competencies in common situations that present limited difficulties.

Agency 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 enhances team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset - Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

What we offer:

CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world. CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting men, women, boys and girls safe from abuse, exploitation, and harm.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for this position, especially those from marginalized and people with disabilities backgrounds

Data Protection/Disclaimer:

Catholic Relief Services is committed to ensuring the security and protection of the personal information that we process, and to provide a compliant and consistent approach to data protection.

Recruitment Disclaimer:

We wish to notify that CRS does not demand or charge any fee/charges from the aspiring candidates for considering their candidature, or at any time during the recruitment process, nor have we authorized any individual, agency or firm to recruit candidates for us. Any person seeking employment with CRS needs to be cautious and not trust any agency or individual claiming to be our representative and charging fees for providing/securing employment with us.

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