Catholic Relief Services Project Officer-MEAL Jobs in Ethiopia

Catholic Relief Services Project Officer-MEAL Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Id: 219802

Category: Development and Project Management Location: Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
Career Level: Mid Level ( 2+ - 5 years experience)
Employment Type: Full time
Salary:

Job Description

About CRS: “Catholic Relief Services 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 partner’s people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.”

In Ethiopia, CRS has a long and rich history of providing emergency relief and development assistance to the people of Ethiopia since 1958. At present, CRS/Ethiopia implements multiple projects through different partner organizations.

CRS/Ethiopia has a highly diverse portfolio currently focusing on community-based food and livelihood security through activities in agriculture, health, peacebuilding, WASH, emergency relief, and savings and lending.

CRS is active in nearly all regions of Ethiopia: Tigray, Amhara, Oromia, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region (SNNPR), Somali, Benishangul Gumuz, Afar, and Dire Dawa Regions.

CRS strictly adheres to its Policy on Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults among its staff, consultants, volunteers, and affiliates.

CRS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer: women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

As part of CRS family, you will join the more than 5000 strong and vibrant individuals working globally to accomplish the mission of CRS. CRS/Ethiopia invites you, the qualified candidate, to apply for the following position;

Position Title: Project Officer-MEAL

Duty Station: CRS/Addis Ababa Office

Employment Term: Indefinite term contingent upon funding of the program

Reports To: Deputy Head of Programing - MEAL, Planning & System

Application Deadline]: August 30, 2019

Job Summary:

As a member of the MEAL team, you will monitor and report on all assigned projects and CP level MEAL activities in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable.

Your thorough and service-oriented approach will ensure that projects consistently apply best practices and constantly work towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.

Job Responsibilities:

Coordinate and Implement of all assigned projects MEAL activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, MEAL policies and procedures, donor requirements, and good practices.

Monitor and report any challenges and/or

gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.

Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with local partner(s) to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.

Collect information on staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and monitor and/or manage capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.

Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices.

Undertake ICT4D activities for assigned projects together with CP ICT4D team.

Provide practical guidance to projects to strengthen learning and evaluation practices and application.

Advice MEAL program manager and program staff on development and implementation of MEAL strategies for existing as well as new projects.

[Job Requirements

Education and Experience

BA/BSC or MA/MSC Degree in related field of study

2 years relevant experience for MA or 4 years relevant experience for BA degree

Experience in the field of MEAL and for an NGO would be a plus.

MIS experience would be advantageous.

Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement

Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred

Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).


Personal Skills

Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment

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

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.

Trusting Relationships

Professional Growth

Partnership

Accountability

How to Apply

Please enter via https://form.myjotform.com/92312452259556 fill a form and attach your up-to-date CV before the application deadline, August 30, 2019.

Applications should be submitted by August 30, 2019 up to 5:00 PM, late submission will not be accepted. These job opportunities are open to Ethiopian nationals only. Phone solicitations cannot be accepted. You will be contacted only if you are selected for written exam/interview.



** Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply**

CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Catholic Relief Services Project Officer-MEAL Jobs in Ethiopia