About CRS  

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. We welcome as a part of our people of all faiths and Secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.  

Job Summary:   

As the MEAL field lead for the Sudan Enhancing Community Resilience Project (Nutrition component), you will facilitate the achievement of project objectives through coordinating and reporting on all project activities and providing technical guidance and advice to staff and implementing partner(s) advancing Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. You will lead and ensure compliance with agency and donor MEAL requirements in the project  for Nutrition component, including ensuring Environment and Social Safeguard Commitment (ESCP) plan monitoring requirements.    

You will ensure that food and nutrition security indicators are effectively tracked in the field to support timely management decisions, and quality health data is routinely collected, analyzed and used.    You will effectively implement monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) activities including baseline, midterm and final evaluation assessments; field monitoring for quality checking; ensure setting up the project’s Feedback, Complaint and Response Mechanism (Grievance Redressal Mechanism) and support the MEAL Manager and Project Director with data analysis, case studies and quarterly monitoring reporting.  Your coordination and relationship management skills will ensure that the project for which you are responsible applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.  

Roles and Key Responsibilities:  

Organize and lead the implementation of all assigned project MEAL activities under Nutrition component as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards; MEAL policies, procedures and good practices; donor MEAL requirements, and local regulations for all targeted states (North Darfur, West Darfur, Central Darfur, and Khartoum).    Integrate MEAL requirements related to Environmental and Social Commitment Plan into the Project MEAL system.   

Provides field leadership for quality MEAL design, including tools and methods, appropriate to scope, context, and technical requirements of the Nutrition component of the  Sudan Enhancing Community Resilience Project including assessments, evaluations, and learning events.  

Ensure learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle by coordinating project evaluation activities and guiding partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.  

Analyze implementation challenges and report any inconsistencies and gaps to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Contribute initial findings and field-based insights to project discussions.  

Lead the rollout and implementation of the project’s feedback mechanism. Support actively seeking and responding to feedback from all members of targeted communities and other stakeholders as defined by the feedback mechanism.  

Lead all field level assessments, maintain the Project database, review data quality, clean and compile data into indicator performance tracking tables to track progress and contribute to donor reporting requirements.  

Supervise and perform ad hoc inspections of various MEAL processes and resources at project sites to ensure timely project activities implementation, and adherence to established process standards and procedures. Ensure proper tracking of resource use for project MEAL activities through periodic budget reviews and followup, with assistance to implementing partner.  

Coordinate and oversee MEALrelated working relationships with all local project stakeholders and serve as the liaison between them and the project team to mobilize local actors and promote project activities and impact. Identify and respond to key stakeholders’ information needs in MEAL activities, using a range of appropriate communication methods.  

Coach, mentor and train MEAL officers for high quality implementation of MEAL systems.    

Basic Qualifications  

Bachelor's Degree required. A degree in International Relations or in the field of monitoring and evaluation and in the relevant technical area would be a plus.   

Minimum of 4 years of work experience in project support, ideally in the field of monitoring and evaluation and for an INGO in Sudan; at least 2 years of experience in the relevant technical sector of the project i.e. Food Security, Nutrition, agriculture, health.  

Additional experience may substitute for some education.  

Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills, with proven ability to work with statistical software such as SPSS, and ICT4D applications such as POWER BI, CommCare, GIS, etc.  

Experience in managing/maintenance of project database, performance tracking and reporting,    

Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.  

MEAL Competencies  

Demonstrates advanced knowledge and ability in the following key competencies; MEAL in Design, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning, Analysis & Critical Thinking, Database, and can apply the competencies in new or complex situations. Guides other professionals.  

Required Languages - Fluent written and spoken Arabic and professional level of written and spoken English required.  

Travel - Position is based in the proposed locations (Red Sea, Northern State, River Nile) subject to Donor approval. Must be willing and able to travel up to 70% to project areas in East Sudan  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities   

Strong, strategic and analytical, and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment  

Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners  

Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented  

Ability to write high quality reports.   

Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities  

Preferred Qualifications  

Experience in working with multiple stakeholders in a large project, especially in the field of food security, health and Nutrition.   

Experience working with partners, participatory action planning and community engagement.  

Staff supervision experience a plus.  

Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):  

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. 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.    

Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.  

Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.  

Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.  

Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.  

Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.  

Agency Leadership Competencies:  

Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.  

Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.  

Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.  

Supervisory Responsibilities: 2-3 MEAL project officers.  

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.   

What We Offer:   

CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.  

CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting men, women, boys and girls safe from abuse, exploitation, and harm.   

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for this position, especially females and those from marginalized and people with disabilities backgrounds  

Submission location: -  

Ensure that your cover letter or resume has a phone number where you can be reached. If you are interested, please submit a cover letter, resume, and copies of your educational and work certificates to Zalingei Labor Office. Kindly ensure that your cover letter or resume includes a phone number at which you can be reached.