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.

Job Summary:

As a member of the CRS USAID Agriculture Sustainability Activity team, you will monitor and evaluate, report on all project activities in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your thorough and service-oriented approach will ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Support the coordination and implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
• Develop the overall framework for project M&E systems in collaboration including requirements, reporting, baseline, and evaluation surveys; develop and monitor project management plan to systematically document performance
• Ensure the alignment of M&E activities with project goals
• Maintain existing indicator tracking tools; develop additional databases and tracking tools as needed to demonstrate the effectiveness of project interventions.
• Analyse data for accuracy, flag validation or quality issues, and contribute to system fixes
• Generate indicator reports for tracking progress against key indicators as needed.
• Create and integrate graphics in reports and information products to help visualize data in a meaningful way.
• Edit content and presentation of all reporting and deliverables before submittal to ensure superior quality and professionalism.
• Conduct field visits for data validation and to monitor the quality and completeness of data sets; coordinate data collection at project sites to monitor project development and ensure timely compilation and reporting of data; capture and document lessons learned.
• Provide technical leadership and support to project and partner staff in planning and implementing M&E systems and activities, data-based program decision-making, and results reporting; provide training as needed
• Other duties as assigned.
• Complete monthly reports and timesheets.
• Participate in program meetings and represent the program as delegate.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in statistics, international development preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience working in the field of monitoring and evaluation. Experience in the field of general agriculture, agribusiness, and/or rural development and for an NGO would be a plus.
• Additional experience may substitute for some education.
• Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating M&E systems from project initiation to close out
• Ability to design and implement efficient workflows and procedures

Required Languages – proficiency in English is required to perform the job

Travel – Up to 50 percent of the time is anticipated to be spent in the field

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.
• Strong time management skills, ability to multitask.
• Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience in strategic planning and performance management, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans.
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, and meet deadlines

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

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: The Agriculture Sustainability Activity Program Manager, Chief of Party, Country Manager

External: CRS partners and host organizations

***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.