Senior Project Officer – Field (MEAL)

About the role

The Senior Project Officer will work under the MEAL Program Manager to lead monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning activities for a field‑based project. You will provide technical guidance to staff and partners, ensuring the project meets CRS quality standards and donor requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Organise and implement all assigned MEAL activities with local partners, including ICT support.
• Coordinate project evaluation, feedback, complaints and response mechanisms (FCRM) and ensure learning is integrated throughout the project cycle.
• Conduct monitoring, data quality checks, spot inspections and annual assessments to guarantee high‑quality data.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, mobilise local actors and respond to information needs.
• Provide ad‑hoc inspections of MEAL processes, ensuring compliance with standards and procedures.
• Support capacity‑building and technical assistance for partners to strengthen MEAL systems.
• Coordinate logistical and administrative support related to MEAL activities.

Required profile

• Senior‑level experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) within humanitarian or development projects.
• Proven ability to work closely with local partners and field teams.
• Strong analytical skills to identify implementation challenges and recommend adjustments.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to CRS’s mission of serving the poor and vulnerable.
• Field‑based experience in a collaborative, values‑driven environment.