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Direct employerSenior Project Officer MEAL - Marsabit & Turkana
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
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Role overview
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is hiring a Senior Project Officer for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) to work in Marsabit and Turkana counties, Kenya. This role is suited for experienced MEAL professionals who can lead project monitoring and data management in challenging environments. The position reports to the Program Manager - MEAL and involves close collaboration with partners and government.
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What you will do
- Lead and coordinate county-level MEAL activities according to project plans and donor requirements.
- Manage collection, validation, analysis, and reporting of performance data from CRS and partners.
- Monitor progress against indicators and targets, identify gaps, and communicate corrective actions.
- Oversee data management including entry, cleaning, validation, and maintenance of MEAL digital systems.
- Conduct routine data quality checks and ensure compliance with data standards.
- Lead field monitoring, spot checks, and verification visits to assess project implementation quality.
- Support implementation of feedback and complaints mechanisms, ensuring prompt referral of sensitive issues.
- Facilitate learning and reflection processes using monitoring data to improve project delivery.
- Support assessments, surveys, and evaluations including tool review and data quality assurance.
- Coordinate partner relationships and strengthen MEAL capacity through training and supervision of staff and enumerators.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, International Development, Public Health, Food Security, Economics, Social Sciences, or related field.
- At least four years of NGO experience in MEAL with skills in indicator tracking, monitoring, data management, analysis, reporting, and data quality assurance.
- Experience using digital MEAL and information management systems including mobile data collection and participant tracking.
- Ability to support assessments, surveys, baselines, endlines, and learning initiatives.
- Proven ability to work with partners and communities, provide training and coaching, and supervise MEAL staff and data collectors.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, mobile data platforms (e.g., CommCare, KoboToolbox), statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R), data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI), and web conferencing.
- Fluency in English and at least one local language.
- Willingness to travel up to 60% within Marsabit and Turkana counties.
- Preferred: Master's degree in a relevant field such as Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, International Development, Public Health, Food Security, or Economics.
- Preferred: Experience with food assistance, nutrition, resilience, or humanitarian programming MEAL.
- Preferred: Experience working with county governments and partners in arid and semi-arid areas, especially Marsabit.
- Preferred: Experience with institutional donor-funded programs in food security, nutrition, resilience, or humanitarian assistance.
Benefits
CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative work culture dedicated to improving lives.
How to apply
Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 11 November 2026.