Senior Project Officer - MEAL (Livelihoods, Agriculture & Market Systems) in Uganda | (On-site) at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Senior Project Officer - MEAL (Livelihoods, Agriculture & Market Systems)

Location: Uganda | (On-site)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Agricultural Economics, Development Studies, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• A master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Development Studies, or a related discipline is an added advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning within livelihoods, agriculture, private sector development, market systems development, economic inclusion, resilience, or value chain programs.

Preferred Qualifications and experience

• Strong understanding of Market Systems Development (MSD) and Private Sector Engagement approaches.
• Experience measuring and reporting results from Market Systems Development (MSD/M4P) interventions
• Experience using digital data collection platforms such as CommCare, KoboToolbox, ODK, ArcGIS, or similar systems.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills.
• Expertise in dashboard development and data visualization.
• Staff supervision experience.

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.

Please Note:

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for this position, including individuals from marginalized backgrounds and people with disabilities. Please ensure you follow the instructions outlined below when applying.

This position is open to Ugandan nationals only

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply by November 6 2026 no later than 5pm.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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.