MEAL Coordinator
Catholic Relief Services · NP
Job Summary:
As a member of the Bhotekoshi Flood Emergency Response team, the MEAL Coordinator is responsible in the implementation and support on all project monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) activities, providing MEAL-related technical guidance and advice to Caritas team on advancing CRS’s work serving vulnerable people in need. The MEAL Coordinator’s coordination and relationship management skills ensure that the emergency response best practices are applied in in MEAL 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 including ICT for MEAL support as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles, standards and MEAL policies, procedures, and practices; donor MEAL requirements, and industry good practices.
- Ensure learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle. Lead accountability mechanism implementation through Feedback, Complaints and Responses Mechanism (FCRM) and Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) implementation and by guiding partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences. Manage FCRM system when required.
- Analyze implementation challenges, especially data management and reporting, and report any inconsistencies and gaps to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.
- Support 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 routine spot checks, verification, field level observation, and annual data quality assessments.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with local project stakeholders, coordinate field-level MEAL activities, and support the effective implementation and promotion of project activities and results. Identify and respond to key stakeholders’ information needs in MEAL activities, using a range of appropriate communication methods.
- Support and coordinate MEAL 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 data analysis reports and documentation of case studies and promising practices.
Based Location: Nuwkot, Nepal
Required Languages - Fluent oral and written Nepali and English language required. Ability to communicate in local languages will be considered an asset.
Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% to the field sites and/or other offices as needed..
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Analysis and problem‑solving skills with ability to make sound judgments.
- Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners.
- Proactive, results‑oriented and service‑oriented.
- Attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- A master’s degree is preferred.
- Additional relevant certifications in Data & analytics, visualization and dashboards, Spatial analysis and mapping, research, information management, and AI.
- Experience working with and supporting local partners, and for an NGO would be a plus.
- Powerbi skill is a plus.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Project Manager, BFRRP Team, CRS MEAL Coordinator, Admin and Finance Team, Program Team.
External: Provincial and Local Governments, Partners and peer organizations.
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Catholic Relief Services’ 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 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 safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.
CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse. The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct.
CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.