MEAL Officer for Forest Flavors Project (Based in Malaybalay, Bukidnon) in Concepcion, Mimaropa at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: MEAL Officer for Forest Flavors Project (Based in Malaybalay, Bukidnon)

Location: Philippines | (On-site)
Responsibilities:

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and implementation of the adaptive MEAL plan of the SPICES – Forest Flavors project, as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles, standards and MEAL policies and procedures (MPPs), and industry good practices.
• Monitor and report any MEAL-related challenges and gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
• Support the roll-out and implementation of the SPICES-Forest Flavors Project and feedback, response and complaint mechanism (FCRM). Support actively seeking and responding to feedback from all members of targeted communities and other stakeholders as defined by the FCRM.
• Support field-level project M&E activities (including digital data collection) and assisting partners in their efforts to collect and ensure timely evidence-based analysis of project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with local partners to prepare MEAL-related aspects of reports per established reporting schedule.
• Collect information on staff MEAL capacity needs and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and monitor MEAL-related capacity-building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.
• Complete project documentation for assigned MEAL activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices.
• Support program learning and decision-making by posing thoughtful questions, engaging with project data, reflecting upon and sharing with project management the information gathered from community members and partners.
• Lead in the conduct of MEAL related initiatives, activities and workshops such as the conduct of after-action review, mid-term and end of project assessment and evaluation, on-site regular monitoring of project activities.
• Develop GIS tool that is practical for use of upland community farmers.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• 3 or more years of solid experience in the field of MEAL and for an NGO
• Bachelor's Degree required – community development, social sciences, statistics or any related field
• Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.
• Preferably with experience in partnership engagement with CSOs
• Prior experience in providing technical assistance to partners
• Proficient in using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Willing to be based and assigned in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon and Talaingod, Davao del Norte
• Willingness to learn and integrate GIS applications and tools into project MEAL initiatives.
• Highly flexible and sensitive to local and cultural context particularly the IP communities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgement.
• Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members.
• Attention to details, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.
• Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
• Has operational knowledge on GIS application

Required Languages: Fluency in spoken and written English, Bisaya and Filipino is required.

Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 75% of the time.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Key Working Relationships:

External: Philippine Eagle Foundation Inc., Yakap Kalikasan Foundation, Inc., local, current and incoming project partners and stakeholders such as LGU, private sectors, cooperatives and insurance organization.
Internal: MEAL Manager, Program Manager II, Project Manager I and Senior Project Officer and Project Officers for SPICES – Forest Flavors project teams and other program staff.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

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.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

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.