About CRS
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners, people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
CRS has worked in Kenya since 1965. Over the years, CRS’ focus shifted from direct relief and food distributions to a comprehensive development program that works with partners and enhances local capacity. CRS Kenya development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
Job Summary:
You will provide Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) technical support to a range of program/project design and implementation issues in line with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) program quality principles, standards and policies, donor guidelines, and industry best practices to advance the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable. Working with the Country Program MEAL Manager you will support Country Program level MEAL reporting and compliance tracking. Your MEAL knowledge and support will ensure data is readily available to be used as a foundation for programmatic adjustments and evidence-based decision-making and contribute to how effective, adaptive and innovative CRS Kenya’s programming is.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and implement all MEAL activities throughout relevant project cycles – project design, start-up, implementation and close-out – to ensure efficient and effective implementation in line with CRS program quality principles and standards and MEAL policies, procedures and practices, donor MEAL requirements, and industry good practices.
* Lead the development and implementation of project MEAL systems and practices while advancing the use of ICT4MEAL, that effectively engage partners, donors, and other stakeholders and are compliant with CRS and donor MEAL requirements.
* Contribute to evaluation and research events through the development and/ or review of terms of reference that include a balance of qualitative and quantitative methods, and the necessary level of technical rigor.
* Contribute to accountability by leading monitoring and evaluation activities, ensuring quality data collection and data management activities and guiding staff and partners in their efforts to analyze and reflect on project data and experiences for evidence-based decision making and adaptive management.
* Facilitate set up, roll-out and implementation of project and CP level feedback and response mechanism (FRM).
* Promote documentation and application of learning to improve program quality and to strengthen agency influence.
* Serve as a resource person for MEAL in project design and proposal development as needed, supporting the design of project-level theories of change, results frameworks, Proframes (logical frameworks) and MEAL narratives.
* Support CP level MEAL reporting and agency MEAL requirements compliance tracking.
* Build MEAL capacity of CRS project and partner staff to ensure assigned project MEAL activities are implemented per project guidelines and standards, optimizing partner participation and capacity development in the implementation of MEAL systems.
* Foster respectful relationships with community members and stakeholders and serve as the liaison between them and the project team on MEAL activities, promoting honesty and integrity between CRS and partner staff in MEAL work.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Strong analysis, critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.
* Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with other staff and local partners.
* Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented.
* Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.
* Presentation, facilitation, training, and mentoring skills
* Strong active listening and communication skills using both formal and informal approaches.
Required Languages – Excellent verbal and written communication in English, able to write reports in an understandable manner
Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 50%.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Periodically oversee work of MEAL Assistants, enumerators and data clerks
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Other MEAL (CP, EARO, Global) staff, Non- MEAL Project Officers and Managers
External: Community members, partner staff, other local stakeholders, MEAL staff from peer agencies
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor’s Degree in Demography, Social Sciences, Statistics, International Development or other MEAL related field is required. Master’s degree would be a plus.
* Minimum of four years of work experience in project management in the field of MEAL and for an NGO.
* Experience designing, implementing and building capacity on MEAL systems while employing adult learning principles.
* Experience working with stakeholders at various levels and strengthening partnerships.
* Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data using mobile-data collection and management software (e.g. Commcare, I-form builder, Kobo, ODK).
* Experience in designing and overseeing implementation of program studies and evaluations and using the findings to support adaptive management.
* Experience analyzing data using SPSS or other data analysis software and contributing to evaluation reports.
* Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications and information management systems.
* Ability to contribute to the development of technical proposals, a plus.
* Staff supervision experience a plus.
MEAL Competencies
* Demonstrates basic knowledge and ability and, with guidance, can apply MEAL in Design, Evaluation, Analysis and Critical Thinking, ICT for MEAL and MEAL in Management competencies in common situations that present limited difficulties.
* Demonstrates solid knowledge and ability, and can apply Monitoring, Accountability and Learning competencies with minimal or no guidance, in the full range of typical situations. Would require guidance to handle novel or more complex situations.
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
What we offer
CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package nd the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.
***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. CRS Kenya strives to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and work, stay, and do their best.
EOE/M/F/D/V – CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (For all US and International positions)
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