MEAL Project Assistant - CRS Timor-Leste

 

Job Title: Project Assistant, MEAL

Department: Program Quality

Band: D

Reports To: MEAL Project Manager

Country/Location: Baucau, Timor-Leste

Job Summary:

The primary function of the Project Assistant for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) is to support the project team in implementing a strong MEAL system for the project. 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 Officer, MEAL Project Manager, and the entire project team, the MEAL Project Assistant will contribute to the design and implementation of the project MEAL system in accordance to CRS MEAL Policies and Procedures. The MEAL Project Assistant will be responsible for helping organize data collection activities, and conducting data entry, verification, storage and management.  The MEAL Project Assistant also helps in preparing project reports that are prepared and shared with partners, donors, and other stakeholders.

 

This position will be based in Baucau but will require traveling regularly to other districts in Timor-Leste.

 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Support MEAL‑related programming activities at the field level, including participant identification and verification; and post‑activity interviews contributing to ensuring quality implementation.
• Support the monitoring of project activities at the field level, per the MEAL plan through collection of data, active listening, and observations.
• In coordination with the project team, support MEAL‑related capacity building events for CRS colleagues, partner staff, and/or community volunteers.
• Enters data into relevant project databases and ensures that data is properly and continuously updated, organized, stored, and protected.  Also ensures that physical data is organized, stored, and protected in the CRS office.
• Assists in the preparation of reports and learning products such as indicator performance tracking tables (IPTT) and success or impact stories.
• Support community mobilization efforts through communication and information-sharing with project participants at the community level.
• Contribute to ensuring accountability to project participants and local stakeholders, including actively seeking and responding to feedback from all members of target communities as per the established community feedback mechanism.
• Contribute to program learning and decisions by posing thoughtful questions, and reflecting on and sharing with project team leaders the information gathered from community members and partners.

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Education and Experience

• High school diploma is required. University or institute degree in social sciences, statistics, econometrics, management, rural development or other related degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of progressive experience in supporting the implementation 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 is an advantage.
• Experience in conducting or supporting capacity building activities for staff such as trainings, orientations, or workshops.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and can work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to work both in a team and independently
• Good communication skills: Fluency in spoken and written Tetum and ‘good’ spoken and written English. Knowledge of local language is Makasae, Naueti, Fataluku, Makalero is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Ability to travel 60% of time to field locations

 

Personal Skills

• Observation and active listening skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with diverse groups
• Good time management skills with ability to work on multiple tasks
• Proactive, resourceful, results-oriented, and service-oriented

 

Key Working Relationships:

• Supervision: No supervisory responsibilities
• Reports to: MEAL Project Officer
• Internal: MEAL Project Officer, MEAL Project Manager, MEAL Program Manager, Project Officers, Project Managers
• External: Community members, partner staff, other local stakeholders

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous improvement and innovation
• Builds relationships
• Develops talent
• Strategic mindset
• Accountability and stewardship

 

Agency-wide MEAL Competencies (for key program staff, including M&E staff): The MEAL Competency Model comprises a group of associated soft and hard competencies that will be used in conjunction with the set of CRS Agency-Wide Competencies and Partnership and Capacity-Strengthening Competencies. 

• MEAL in Design                     
• Monitoring                  
• Evaluation                  
• Management in MEAL
• Accountability             
• Learning                     
• Critical Thinking                     
• ICT for MEAL    

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 skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

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 recruitmenthrtl@crs.org

or

Delivery by hand at CRS Dili Office at Rua Dom Boaventura Nu.12, Vera Cruz, Motael, Dili or

CRS Baucau Office at Avenida David Alex ’’Daitula’’. Buibau, Baucau

Deadline: April 27th, 2022, at 5pm the latest.

Only Short-Listed Applicants will be contacted