Reports to : MEAL Manager
Department : Country Programming
Salary Grade : 7
About CRS
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
CRS Timor-Leste currently has a diverse portfolio of projects, including agriculture livelihoods (nutrition-sensitive agriculture, climate-smart agriculture, technical assistance for enhanced productivity), peacebuilding, saving and internal lending communities (SILC), disaster risk reduction (DRR), humanitarian response, and water security. Current donors include United States Agency of International Development (USAID), USAID/Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), Margaret A. Cargill Foundation, Australian Dept. of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), UN Women, and Latter-Day Saints Church.
Following implementation of the Resilensia Di’ak (Good Resilience/ReDi) project in Timor-Leste in 2020-2021 with, CRS Timor-Leste, as part of a consortium led by Mercy Corps, has applied for funding to USAID/BHA to implement a three-year follow-up program called Resilensia Di’ak Ples (Good Resilience Plus/ReDi+). The overall goal of the ReDi+ program is for poor and vulnerable rural households in Timor-Leste to become more resilient in the face of recurring natural disasters. ReDi+ will build off partners’ experience and learnings from implementing disaster risk reduction (DRR), agriculture, and economic recovery and market systems (ERMS) programs in Timor-Leste since 2011. If the funding application is successful, CRS will be responsible for implementing DRR, climate-smart agriculture (CSA), ERMS and SILC programming in the municipalities of Baucau and Lautem in eastern Timor-Leste.
Job Summary:
As a member of the ReDi+ project team, you support the design and implementation of a strong Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) system for the project in accordance with CRS MEAL Policies and Procedures. A strong MEAL system ensures high-quality programming through systematic data collection and management, incorporation of beneficiary accountability measures, and the documentation and sharing of learning. Working closely with the MEAL Project Manager and the entire project team, the MEAL Project Officer will be responsible the organizing data collection activities, and overseeing data verification, storage, and management. The MEAL Officer is also expected to draft project reports that will be shared with partners, donors, and other stakeholders. The MEAL Officer will work closely with project team members and partner staff to facilitate learning and reflection processes. S/he will also provide MEAL-related capacity building and mentoring to CRS and partner staff based on donor MEAL requirements as well as CRS MEAL Policies and Procedures. Your thorough and service-oriented approach will ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.
This position will be based in Baucau.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
- Supports project team members, partner staff, and other key stakeholders to design and implement a MEAL system, that specifies indicator definitions, data collection methods, frequencies, and staff responsibilities.
- Ensures the timely collection of high-quality data that the project needs to monitor progress.
- Manages the implementation of data collection activities such as surveys, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews.
- Organizes and helps conduct MEAL training workshops, meetings, and other related events.
- Prepares reports and learning products such as indicator performance tracking tables (IPTT) and success or impact stories.
- Communicates key project information with project participants, partners, donors and other stakeholders.
- Addresses issues found in the project MEAL System and contributes to its improvement.
- Builds the capacity of CRS staff and partner staff in MEAL by providing regular training and coaching.
- Manages the project’s feedback and response mechanism.
Basic Qualifications
- University or institute degree in social sciences, statistics, econometrics, management, rural development or other related degree.
- Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in supporting the implementation of MEAL systems for projects in community-based development and/or emergency response projects.
- Understanding of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning and their role in program management
- Experience in conducting surveys, facilitating focus group discussions and interviews, and other quantitative and qualitative data collection methods.
- Experience in organizing and conducting workshops.
- Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Required Languages – Tetun and English
Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% to field locations in Lautem and Baucau. This position is based in Baucau.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent time management skills with ability to work on multiple tasks.
- 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.
- Flexibility to work both in a team and independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in conducting or supporting capacity building activities for staff such as trainings, orientations, or workshops.
- Experience working in collaboration with government counterparts, donors, Church partners, NGOs, and community-based organizations.
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
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Internal: Project Manager, Program Quality Manager, Sub-Regional Head of Programming, Head of Office, Operations Manager, Country Manager, Finance Manager, Agriculture Program Manager, SILC Technical Advisor, MEAL Manager, Sub-Regional MEAL Manager.
External: Other International Non-governmental organizations (INGO), local partners, donors and government stakeholders.
***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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
HOW TO APPLY
Suitable qualified female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
Sent a cover letter, current CV and professional references by email to CRS Timor-Leste HR at
toniliadefatima.dossantos@crs.
or
Delivery by hand at CRS Dili Office at Rua Dom Boaventura Nu.12, Vera Cruz, Motael, Dili or
CRS Baucau Office at Rua Samadigar Buibau, Baucau
Deadline: March 18th, 2022, at 5pm the latest.
Only Short-Listed Applicants will be contacted
.png)
.png)
.png)
0 Comments