Bachelor's degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, International Development, Public Health, Food Security, Economics, Social Sciences or in a related field is required. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
Minimum of seven years of relevant field-based experience, including progressive responsibility for designing, managing or strengthening MEAL systems for moderately complex donor-funded programs projects, preferably with an international NGO.
Demonstrated experience managing integrated MEAL systems, including monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning, data management, and reporting.
Strong experience in quantitative and qualitative methods, indicator management, data analysis and data-quality assurance.
Experience with digital data collection, participant registration, management information systems and data-visualization or reporting tools.
Experience designing or managing assessments, baselines, endlines, evaluations, or other project learning studies.
Demonstrated experience working with implementing partners and strengthening staff and partner MEAL capacity.
Experience supervising staff and building collaborative, high-performing teams.
Experience contributing to project design, donor reporting, and compliance for institutional donor-funded projects.
Experience engaging communities and implementing participant feedback and complaints mechanisms.
Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), standard statistical data analysis packages (SPSS, Stata or R), web conferencing applications, and information management systems.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative evidence and translate findings into practical recommendations.
Strong data management, database and data quality assurance skills.
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively across program, technical, operations, compliance and partner teams.
Strong data management, database and data quality assurance skills.
Excellent facilitation, presentation and written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to prepare clear technical and management reports.
Strong planning and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality outputs within established timelines.
Proactive, resourceful, results-focused, and solution-oriented, with strong attention to accuracy, accountability and documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, International Development, Public Health, Food Security, Economics or another relevant field.
Experience with institutional donor-funded programming, preferably including food security, nutrition, resilience or humanitarian assistance.
Demonstrated experience with commodity and food distribution tracking systems.
Experience providing MEAL leadership for a large-scale, multi-sectoral, or multi-partner program.
Language Requirements
Fluency in English and at least one local language.
Travel
Must be willing and able to travel up to 40%, with regular travel to project implementation locations in Marsabit and Turkana.
MEAL Competencies (for CRS MEAL Program Staff)
Demonstrates solid knowledge and ability, and can apply MEAL in Design, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning, Analysis & Critical Thinking, ICT4MEAL and Management in MEAL competencies, with minimal or no guidance, in the full range of typical situations. Would require guidance to handle novel or more complex situations.
Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
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.
Application deadline8 Nov 2026
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