Technical Advisor II – MEAL

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Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is hiring a Technical Advisor II – MEAL to lead Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning for the FCI Project in Nigeria. The role involves designing and managing MEAL systems, ensuring donor compliance, analyzing data, and supporting capacity strengthening for staff and partners. The position requires a PhD in a related field and strong experience in MEAL systems and stakeholder engagement.

• Lead MEAL system design and implementation for the FCI Project in Nigeria
• Ensure donor compliance and high-quality program reporting
• PhD in a related field required
• Leadership experience in MEAL highly desirable
• Experience with statistical tools like SPSS, Stata, or R preferred

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Job Summary Technical Advisor II will serve as the lead for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) for FCI Project. He/she provides technical guidance and support in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) at the national and sub-national levels, contributing periodically to global approaches. Manage tools and recommend methods appropriate to scope, context, and technical requirements: of these projects. S/he will Coordinate MEAL activities, maintain relationships with partners and other project stakeholders to support project objectives and advance CRS work serving the poor and vulnerable. Utilize technical MEAL skills and knowledge to manage and analyze data, ensure donor compliance, and support learning initiatives to ensure continuous improvement and the delivery of high-quality programming in the country program Roles and Key Responsibilities: In line with the global MEAL framework, develop country-specific FCI MEAL system and manage MEAL implementation activities through the project cycle -co-design, start-up, implementation and close-out – in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and best practices. Lead the needs assessments and support the development of results frameworks, theories of change, Proframes, and SMILER+ (Simple Measurement of Indicators for Learning and Evidence-based Reporting). Provide technical support for quality MEAL system design and implementation, including tools and methods appropriate to scope, context, and technical requirements: of a project. Lead planning for and analysis of qualitative and quantitative MEAL data, while ensuring data quality and data management practices. Integrate data analysis, and reflection to drive improvements in ongoing project activities to strengthen evidence-based and high-quality programming. Ensure compliance with donor and agency MEAL requirements: by consistently applying established standards and monitoring adherence across activities. Maintain collaborative relationships with community members and key stakeholders by engaging regularly, fostering open communication, and supporting meaningful participation in program activities. Working closely with Health Systems Strengthening Lead, identify technical MEAL assistance needs of partner organizations. Contribute to capacity strengthening and required interventions to support quality project implementation. Train project stakeholders in the MEAL system and donor requirements. Support the production of donor reports and organize quarterly partner meetings. Report annual Global Results in the CRS system and ensure all the reports are uploaded to centralized systems. Communicate agency approach to MEAL and key findings to CP colleagues and partners. Share MEAL learning and experiences in broader regional discussions. Contribute to capacity strengthening initiatives in MEAL for staff and partners by helping develop learning and training strategies and agendas/curriculums; conducting trainings and workshops; and mentoring and coaching country MEAL staff. Contribute to influence and scaling strategies, including systems analysis, evidence generation and MEAL approaches that contribute to influence, and measurement of influence and scaling progress. Establish and maintain relationships with donors, peer organizations, research and other institutions. Participate in MEAL forums to learn and share best practices and promote CRS’ work. Preferred Qualifications PhD in a related field. Leadership experience: in MEAL is highly desirable. Experience: engaging with partner organizations and government. Experience: using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), standard statistical data analysis packages (SPSS, Stata or R), web conferencing applications, and information management systems. Experience: in the development and production of curricula, tools, evidence and other products to support MEAL. Demonstrated experience: in transferring knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and informal methods. Experience: and skills to represent the organization at meetings with donors, government, international NGOs, and local partners, with understanding of partnership principles. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment. Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with local stakeholders. Data analysis (quantitative and qualitative) and database management skills. Demonstrated ability to apply the technical principles and concepts in MEAL. General knowledge of program sectors. Excellent relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and cultural settings. Accompaniment orientation and skills, with ability to recognize the capacities and solutions of partners, colleagues and system actors. Strong presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills. Ability to leverage networking skills and develop relations with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based civil society partners. Knowledge and understanding of partnership principles. Excellent relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and cultural settings. Strong strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills. Ability to see the big picture and make sound judgments. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to demonstrate a proactive, resourceful and results-oriented mindset. Required Languages : Fluency in English and proficient in local language of the country. Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 25%. Supervisory Responsibilities: No Basic Qualifications Master’s degree in international development, statistics, economics, microfinance or other related field. Minimum of ten years’ of work experience: in international development and/or MEAL with progressive responsibilities, ideally with an international NGO. Minimum five years as a MEAL technical advisor and/or program manager. Experience: working overseas. Experience: with project MEAL including development of indicators, data collection tools and methodologies, data analysis, and data presentation. Experience: providing technical assistance and contributing to successful proposals for external donor funding. Experience: in business development, including MEAL components of project design and proposal development. Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should apply below USING APPLY ONLINE NOW BUTTON Premium NGO Service Increase your chances of getting this job! Let our experts professionally update your CV and Cover Letter to meet international NGO standards. Get Started Now From ₦700 only