Program Manager II (MEAL) - Ukraine in Balfour, North Dakota at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Program Manager II (MEAL) - Ukraine

Location: Kiev, Ukraine | (On-site)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in International Development, Humanitarian Assistance, Information Management or MEAL required. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in relevant field-based project management experience required, preferably with at least 3-5 years working in the area of MEAL.
• Experience in managing MEAL for moderately complex projects, preferably with an international NGO.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in International Development, Humanitarian Assistance, Information Management, MEAL or related field
• Experience in an international NGO an advantage

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated application of technical principles and concepts in MEAL and IM, including applying data collection tools and methodologies, data analysis, and data presentation, in multisectoral humanitarian programming, preferably with an international NGO. General knowledge of other related disciplines to ensure proper cross-sectoral approach.
• Experience working with partner organizations on project management and accompaniment, capacity strengthening and institutional development.
• Experience in business development, project design and proposal development in including technical writing and production of MEAL-related technical documentation.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, facilitation, and training applying adult learning principles and practices.
• Excellent relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and cultural settings.
• Strong strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills
• Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented
• Experience with information management, database design and management, including concepts of relational databases and hands-on experience with one or more RDBMS preferred.
• Experience in PowerBI and one or more of the following digital data collection tools strongly preferred: CommCare, KoBo Collect, RedRose Collect.
• Experience using both quantitative and qualitative MEAL approaches strongly preferred
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks.

Required Languages: English fluency (written and verbal) is required, knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian is an advantage.

Travel: Up to 20% of field travel within Ukraine, primarily to partner offices.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

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 and 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.