MEAL Officer at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist person on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates. CRS re-established presence in Nigeria m 2000 and currently focuses on agriculture, HIV and health extractives and governance, and peace building programming.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: MEAL Officer

Job Ref Code: MEAL211118
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: Programs
Job Type: Full Time 
Reports To: Program Manager II - StaR, MEAL Manager (dotted line)
Band: 7

Job Summary

• The MEAL Officer will manage, strengthen, and provide strategic guidance on STaR’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL). 
• S/he will supervise MEAL activities across all sectors including periodic assessments / surveys and routine gathering of project implementation information collection.
• S/he will create efficient systems for accountability to beneficiaries, donors and other stakeholders.
• S/he will collate and archive project documentation; build capacity of project staff to enable them meet STaR MEAL requirements
• S/he will foster cross-learning among projects; and, s/he will work closely with the Program Manager to meet KFW and CRS reporting requirements.

Education and Experience

• Thorough understanding and application of international accountability frameworks.
• Advanced understanding of MEAL standards used by major donors including USAID, Government of Germany, DFID and EU.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation or relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a senior MEAL role and on an institutional donor grant of not less than Euros 3M per year.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and delivering effective trainings.
• Strong team player with the ability to take initiative and work well independently.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of CRS MEAL standards and policies.
• Prior experience in a similar position in the Northeast Region of Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
5:00pm, 4th December, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the "CRS Application Form" using the link below, fill and send with a detailed Resume as one document (in a PDF Format) indicating position being applied for and the Job Ref Code as the subject of the application to: [email protected]

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