Technical Advisor II, MEAL – Regional Focal Point (EMEA) in Baltimore, Maryland at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Technical Advisor II, MEAL – Regional Focal Point (EMEA)

Location: Remote, Lebanon | and 2 more | (Remote)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, statistics, economics, education or other related field.
• Minimum of eight years of work experience in international development and/or MEAL with progressive responsibilities, ideally with an international NGO, including at least three years as a MEAL technical advisor and/or program manager. Experience working overseas, ideally in Europe and the Middle East.
• Experience with MEAL in fragile contexts and emergency response activities.
• Experience in the development and production of curricula, tools, evidence and other products to support MEAL.
• Demonstrated experience in transferring knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and informal methods.
• Experience with project monitoring and evaluation using both quantitative and qualitative approaches, including development of indicators, development and application of data collection tools and methodologies, database development, data analysis, and data presentation.
• Experience in business development, such as preparation of MEAL sections of proposals.
• Experience and skills to represent the organization at meetings with donors, government, international NGOs, and local partners, with understanding of partnership principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field.
• Technical or academic publications are a plus.
• Expertise with statistical software and with PowerBI.
• Experience working with both development and emergency projects.
• Experience working in countries in Europe and the Middle East.

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. 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.