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    This document provides a job description for a Project Assistant (MEAL Assistant) position with Catholic Relief Services in Zimbabwe. The position involves collecting and analyzing monitoring and evaluation data to support CRS projects in areas such as health, education, food security, and peacebuilding. Key responsibilities include gathering quality data using tools, assisting with data analysis, contributing to project discussions, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 2 years of M&E experience, strong relationship and collaboration skills, and proficiency with data management tools.

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    JD - Project Assistant - MEAL (Apr 2020)

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    This document provides a job description for a Project Assistant (MEAL Assistant) position with Catholic Relief Services in Zimbabwe. The position involves collecting and analyzing monitoring and evaluation data to support CRS projects in areas such as health, education, food security, and peacebuilding. Key responsibilities include gathering quality data using tools, assisting with data analysis, contributing to project discussions, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 2 years of M&E experience, strong relationship and collaboration skills, and proficiency with data management tools.

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    CRS JOB DESCRIPTION

    Job Title: Project Assistant (MEAL Assistant)


    Department: Programs
    Band: 4
    Reports To: Project Manager (LDS-DERP)
    Country/Location: Zimbabwe, Harare

    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.

    Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:


    Education and Experience
     Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Operations Research, Development Studies or related
    programs.
     Two years’ experience working in monitoring and evaluation, and research.
     Experience with a local or international NGO a plus.
     Additional education may substitute for some experience.
     Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.
     Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), (SPSS,
    Databases, GIS)

    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

    Required/Desired Foreign Language Nil

    Travel Required (Willingness to travel 25% to field locations)

    Key Working Relationships:


    Supervisory: Nil
    Internal: Project Managers; other MEAL staff, MEAL Community of Practice, Operations
    staff
    External: CRS implementing partners, other NGOs, local authorities, research institutions,
    universities

    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.
     Strategic Mindset
     Integrity
     Accountability & Stewardship
     Builds Relationships
     Develops Talent
     Continuous Improvement & Innovation

    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.

    Signed by Job Holder……………………………………………………..….. Date…………………………………………

    Signed by Supervisor………………………………………………..……….. Date………………………………………..

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