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 Philippines, established in 1945, is the longest running, continuous CRS country program in the world with extensive programming in peacebuilding, emergency response and recovery, and disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. The Philippines country program has over 120 staff members in Manila, Davao, and Cotabato City offices. CRS Philippines is committed to collaborate with our strong network of church partners, national and subnational government agencies and secular NGOs throughout the country, strategically advancing local leadership to achieve sustainable development goals in the Philippines.

Job Summary: 

As Senior Project Officer (MEAL), you will manage Homes and Communities (H&C) programming in the area of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) advancing Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work in serving the poor and vulnerable. Further, you will look into possible opportunities to integrate the emerging good practices and effective strategies of H&C in other in other projects of the Country Program (CP). Your MEAL expertise, skills and knowledge will ensure that the CP will continue to deliver high-quality programming and continuously work towards improving its impact in target communities.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Organize and lead the implementation of the adaptive MEAL plan of the H&C program as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles, standards and MEAL policies and procedures (MPPs), donor MEAL requirements, and industry good practices.
• Ensure learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle. Support accountability through 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.
• Lead the roll-out and implementation of the H&C program’s feedback, response and complaint mechanism (FCRM). Support in actively seeking and responding to feedback from all members of targeted communities and other stakeholders as defined by the FCRM.
• Implement monitoring activities and processes according to the project’s Detailed Implementation Plan and MEAL system. Ensure the quality of monitoring data through annual data quality assessments.
• Coordinate and oversee MEAL-related working relationships with the H&C program’s stakeholders and serve as the liaison between them and the project team to mobilize 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.
• Support and coordinate MEAL-related capacity-building and technical support activities to ensure assigned project MEAL activities are implemented per project guidelines and standards. Optimize partner participation and capacity development in the implementation of MEAL systems.
• Coordinate provision of any MEAL-related logistical and administrative support to staff and partners.
• Ensure timely, project documentation for assigned MEAL activities is complete with all required documents and is filed per agency and donor requirements. Assist with preparation of trends analysis reports and documentation of case studies and promising practices.
• Document, identify and share to the MEAL team and CP the emerging good practices and effective MEAL approaches in engaging partner government agencies.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Degree in International Relations or in the field of MEAL would be a plus.
• 2-3 years of solid experience in the field of MEAL and for an NGO
• Experience in partnership engagement with CSOs and government agencies,
• Preferably with experience in providing technical assistance to partners
• Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.
• Knowledge and/or experience working in BARMM area/s
• Staff supervision experience a plus.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Personal Skills

• Analysis 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
• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities

Required Languages

• Fluency in spoken and written English and Filipino is required

Travel Required 

• Must be willing and able to travel up to 50%

Key Working Relationships: 

Supervisory: None

Internal: MEAL Manager, Program Managers, Program Officers, MEAL Officers, and other program staff

External: Project Coordinator and project staff, government officials, other local stakeholders

Agency REDI 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.

Competencies Relevant for Specific Positio

***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