About CRS: “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 partner’s people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.”

In Ethiopia, CRS has a long and rich history of providing emergency relief and development assistance to the people of Ethiopia since 1958. At present, CRS/Ethiopia implements multiple projects through different partner organizations. CRS/Ethiopia has a highly diverse portfolio currently focusing on community-based food and livelihood security through activities in agriculture, health, peacebuilding, WASH, emergency relief, and savings and lending. CRS is active in nearly all regions of Ethiopia: Tigray, Amhara, Oromia, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region (SNNPR), Somali, Benishangul Gumuz, Afar, and Dire Dawa Regions.

CRS strictly adheres to its Policy on Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults among its staff, consultants, volunteers, and affiliates. CRS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer: women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

As part of CRS family, you will join the more than 5000 strong and vibrant individuals working globally to accomplish the mission of CRS. CRS/Ethiopia invites you, the qualified candidate, to apply for the following positions;

Job Summary:

You will manage and provide technical oversight of the development and implementation of the DFSA Program (CP) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning programming, ensuring effective systems and processes are in place that support high-quality programming advancing Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work in serving the poor and vulnerable. Your management skills and knowledge will ensure that the CP delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of its programming.

Job Responsibilities:

• Working the DFSA MEAL Manager, provide management, guidance, and technical oversight of the DFSA MEAL strategy in line with Donor Guidance and CRS quality principles and standards, MEAL Policies, and Procedures, and industry best practices.
•  Effectively manage talent for direct reports and partner staff on Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports.
• Coordinate the development of program learning - identify opportunities for learning, research and publications in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning. Facilitate the dissemination of promising practices and lessons learned to contribute to the agency knowledge management agenda. Ensure the integration of innovations and best practices.
• Coordinate technical assistance and capacity-strengthening activities in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning for staff and partner organizations to enhance program quality and impact.
• Coordinate the identification, assessment, and strengthening of partnerships relevant to Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning and the appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools, and approaches.

• Ensure timely and appropriate Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning project expenditures in line with financial plans and efficient use and stewardship of project material sources. Ensure sound Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning financial resource allocation and application exist on projects