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JD - Project Assistant - MEAL (Apr 2020)
JD - Project Assistant - MEAL (Apr 2020)
CRS Background
Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to
assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and
operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners, people of all faiths and secular
traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
Country Background
CRS has been supporting program activities in Zimbabwe since 1989 and has long-standing
relationships with Church and non-Church partners and communities throughout the country.
Zimbabwe program implements projects through 14 partner organizations in 30 districts in the
areas of health, OVC, education, food security and agricultural livelihoods, and peacebuilding.
Job Summary:
As part of the country program MEAL team, you will provide service in the day-to-day delivery
of responsive, effective and efficient project administrative activities in support of the Catholic
Relief Services’ (CRS) mission to serve the poor and vulnerable. 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.
Job Responsibilities:
Collects quality data using MEAL tools on a timely basis.
Works with field data collection officers/enumerators and assists with simple data analyses
Provides input to MEAL system design and review discussions
Contributes initial findings and field-based insights to project discussions
Contributes to reflective community-based conversations on ongoing project interventions
Shares insights and perspectives based on observations and interactions with community
members, colleagues and stakeholders
Supports compliance with agency and donor MEAL requirements
Manages database (where available) to ensure accessibility and reliability of information
Fosters respectful relationships with community members and stakeholders
Support travel and logistics arrangements for MEAL staff and hired consultants.
Personal Skills
Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
Good relationship management skills with ability to work collaboratively as part of a
multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
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
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.