Global MEAL Program Manager I

USCCB; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CRS is seeking a MEAL Project Manager to serve as the technical advisor and process lead for monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning across an anticipated multi-country project. You will coordinate MEAL activities, manage tools, analyze data, and support learning initiatives to ensure high-quality programming for the country program.

The role requires ensuring data quality, capacity building for partners, and strong English reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, International Relations, Sociology, Statistics or in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of field-based experience coordinating or managing light to moderately complex projects.
• Experience communicating with communities and implementing accountability mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Develop MEAL system and manage MEAL implementation activities through the project cycle.
• Provide technical support for MEAL system design and implementation, including tools and methods appropriate to scope, context, and technical requirements.
• Lead planning for and analysis of qualitative and quantitative MEAL data, while ensuring data quality and data management practices.
• Integrate data analysis, and reflection to drive improvements in ongoing project activities to strengthen evidence-based and high-quality programming.
• Ensure compliance with donor and agency MEAL requirements by consistently applying established standards and monitoring adherence across activities.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with community members and key stakeholders by engaging regularly, fostering open communication, and supporting meaningful participation in program activities.
• Identify staff capacity needs and technical MEAL assistance needs of partner organizations. Contribute to capacity strengthening and required interventions to support quality project implementation.Train project stakeholders in the MEAL system and donor requirements.
• Support the production of donor reports and organize quarterly partner meetings.
• Report annual Global Results in the CRS system and ensure all the reports are uploaded to centralized systems.
• Communicate agency approach to MEAL and key findings to CP colleagues and partners.
• Share MEAL learning and experiences in broader regional discussions.

Skills

MEAL coordination

Data analysis (quantitative & Qual

Communication & drafting in English

Relationship management

Critical thinking & problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

SPSS

Stata

R

Web conferencing tools

Information management systems

Job description

CRS is seeking a MEAL Project Manager to serve as the technical advisor and process lead for monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning across an anticipated multi-country project. You will coordinate MEAL activities, manage tools, analyze data, and support learning initiatives to ensure high-quality programming for the country program.

The role requires ensuring data quality, capacity building for partners, and strong English reporting.