Project Manager, MEAL

Job Posting Organization:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Established to save, protect, and transform lives in need, CRS operates in more than 100 countries, focusing on various sectors including emergency response, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. The organization is committed to serving the poor and vulnerable, regardless of race, religion, or nationality, and emphasizes a collaborative, mission-driven culture. CRS has a strong commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation, and it welcomes candidates from the regions in which it operates.

Job Overview:
The Project Manager, MEAL is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the design and implementation of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system for the RAPID project. This role ensures that quality data, community feedback, and lessons learned from activities are generated, analyzed, and utilized to support evidence-based decision-making, adaptive management, and continuous improvement of project implementation. The Project Manager will work closely with project teams, partners, communities, and other stakeholders to enhance MEAL capacity, promote accountability to affected populations, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality programs. The RAPID project aims to address the multidimensional humanitarian crisis in Haiti by providing integrated assistance to the most vulnerable populations affected by insecurity, displacement, and food insecurity, implementing complementary interventions across various sectors to sustainably improve living conditions and reduce vulnerability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the MEAL system for the project throughout its lifecycle, ensuring adherence to CRS quality standards, donor requirements, and best practices.
• Lead technical support for quality MEAL design, including tools and methods tailored to the project's scope and context.
• Oversee the analysis of qualitative and quantitative MEAL data, ensuring data quality and effective data management practices.
• Utilize ICT4D for data collection, management, digitization, and visualization to enhance project impact tracking.
• Ensure compliance with MEAL requirements by systematically applying established standards across all activities.
• Communicate the agency's MEAL approach and key findings to project staff and partners.
• Identify capacity-building needs for staff and technical assistance requirements for partner organizations.
• Contribute to capacity strengthening and necessary interventions to support quality project implementation.
• Train project stakeholders on the MEAL system and donor requirements. 1
• Manage talent effectively, ensuring team dynamics and staff well-being. 1
• Provide guidance, strategically adapt individual development plans, contribute to recruitment processes, and manage performance for direct reports. 1
• Support the production of donor reports, ensuring quality data availability for reporting purposes. 1
• Lead quarterly MEAL reflection events with CRS staff and partners. 1
• Maintain collaborative relationships with community members and key stakeholders, fostering open communication and meaningful participation in program activities. 1
• Contribute to planning, budgeting, and implementation of quality MEAL activities through effective management practices. 1
• Share MEAL learnings and experiences in broader country program discussions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant field experience in coordinating or managing MEAL for complex projects, preferably within an international NGO.
• At least 2 years of experience supervising teams.
• Experience in project MEAL, including developing indicators, tools, and data collection methodologies, as well as data analysis and presentation.

Educational Background:
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Sociology, Statistics, or Computer Science is required for this position. This educational background provides the necessary foundation for understanding the complexities of monitoring and evaluation processes, data analysis, and project management.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant field experience in MEAL coordination or management for complex projects, ideally within an international NGO context. Additionally, at least 2 years of supervisory experience is necessary to ensure effective team management and capacity building.

Languages:
Fluency in French and Haitian Creole is required; knowledge of English is considered an asset. Proficiency in these languages is essential for effective communication with local stakeholders and for reporting purposes.

Additional Notes:
The position involves a willingness and ability to travel up to 40% of the time. This role includes supervisory responsibilities. CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package for U.S.-based staff, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan. For candidates employed outside the U.S., benefits packages are based on the country of employment. The anticipated duration of the assignment for expatriates is informed by a term limit based on job type and level, as well as agency needs. CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants and staff from all forms of exploitation and abuse, and successful candidates are expected to adhere to CRS's Code of Conduct.