Job Title: MEAL Field Officer
Reports to: MEAL Manager
Department: Shared Future MEAL
Salary Grade: 5
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 Iraq is supporting conflict-affected people to live in dignity through the provision of critical relief items, upgrades to shelter conditions and improved access to water and sanitation facilities, educational and psychosocial support for children, and livelihoods support. Through the Shared Future project, CRS Iraq’s social cohesion program seeks to build mutual understanding, tolerance, and trust among religious and ethnic groups in locations in Ninewa: Bartella, Bashiqa, Qaraqosh, Telkeif, Telskuf, Nimrod and Wanna.
Job Summary Under the direct supervision of the Shared Future MEAL Manager, the Shared Future MEAL Field Officer (FO) is responsible for supporting and coordinating Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning processes. The FO will be responsible for coordinating accurate and high-quality data collection and supporting in database management for both the social cohesion and livelihoods components of the Shared Future project. You will provide consistent and high-quality service and contribute to the proper stewardship of project resources to help ensure operational effectiveness in support of high-quality programming. The contract duration for this duration is 12 months and is based in Erbil, Dohuk, Mosul, or Kirkuk.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
• Support the coordination and implementation of all assigned project-related monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) activities at the field level, as outlined in the detailed implementation plan and in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices, contributing to ensuring quality implementation.
• Manage project data to ensure accessibility of reliability of information, take the lead on ensuring data cleaning and audits for high-quality data
• Collect and support other MEAL team members in the collection of accurate quantitative and qualitative data using MEAL tools on a timely basis
• Participate in meetings and workshops to develop, review, and adapt the project’s MEL system utilizing best practices and industry standards.
• Work with partners on their efforts to implement high quality MEAL systems
• Contribute to accountability to project beneficiaries and local stakeholders; conduct monthly field support visits in the different project sites (or virtually) to observe activities and to solicit feedback from participants.
• Complete documentation related to data gathering forms for activities directly measuring project indicators, support other members of the project staff in filling data gathering forms accurately and consistently
• In coordination with the project team, support in coordinating MEAL field worker activities, Support, and train enumerators on best practices for ensuring data quality and reliability
• Shares insights and perspectives based on observations and interactions with community members, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Perform other functions and deliver other high-quality outputs as determined necessary and relevant to the project.

Basic Qualifications
• High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree a plus.
• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in project support, with at least one year of MEAL experience. Experience in an NGO would be a plus.
• Additional education may substitute for some experience.
• Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience using CommCare, and/or PowerBI a plus.
Required Languages - Fluent written and spoken Arabic with the ability to make oral presentations and write clear reports and guidance. Proficient in written and spoken English. Kurdish and Turkman is desirable.
Travel - The position is based in Erbil or Mosul, with up to 30% travel to project sites or partner offices. Minimal regional and international travel for training or project activities, as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
• Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members
• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
• Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
• Able to work with diverse groups of people in a multicultural, team-oriented environment
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse groups
• Ability to remain calm and professional in tense situations
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
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.
• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship
Supervisory: None. Will support in coordinating MEAL Field Worker activities.
Internal: Project Director; Head of Programming; MEAL Manager, Senior Project Officer, and Project Officers; Social Cohesion Program Manager and Project Officers; Livelihoods Advisor; Field Workers; Community Mobilizers, Procurement and Finance staff
External: Project partners; other operational partners and colleague organizations; local government.
***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

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https://crsiraqcareers.crs.org/job?id=132