Program Manager II, MEAL in Baltimore, Maryland at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Program Manager II, MEAL

Location: Baltimore, MD, United States | (Remote)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in International Development, International Relations, Sociology, Statistics, MEAL, Data Science, Research Methods, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in managing projects of large scale and complexity.
• Experience successfully managing MEAL programs.
• Experience successfully managing a team of professionals and developing a strong learning environment.
• Strong experience in project grants management, including project design, preferably for grants from multiple public donors.
• Experience engaging with partner organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in International Development, International Relations, Sociology, Statistics, MEAL, Data Science, Research Methods, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in an international NGO.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the field of MEAL.
• Experience designing and implementing MEAL systems for child protection, family strengthening, family care reform, social service systems strengthening, or integrated early childhood development programs.
• Demonstrated experience supporting multi-country programs, milestone-based awards, performance verification processes, and donor reporting requirements.
• Experience providing technical assistance to government institutions to strengthen monitoring, evaluation, information management, or social sector data systems and institutionalize data use for decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the strengthening and use of national information and MEAL systems in partnership with government agencies, including identifying system gaps, developing pragmatic strengthening approaches, and integrating project monitoring requirements into existing systems as feasible.
• Proficiency in statistical data analysis packages (SPSS, Stata or R), PowerBI, web conferencing applications, and information management systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to write high quality MEAL reports. Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting in English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound judgment and decisions and offer innovative solutions.
• Excellent data analysis (quantitative and qualitative) and database management skills.
• Strong relationship management capabilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Ability to strategically approach each relationship.
• Excellent presentation, training, and facilitation skills.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented mindset.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.

Required languages: Fluency in English. Fluency in Spanish or French is a plus.

Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 35%.

Supervisory responsibilities: None

Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

• 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 priorities.

What we offer

CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan. Salary ad benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role. CRS´ work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.

CRS is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Selection and hiring decisions are made without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, veteran status or any other protected area.