- Master's Degree in International Development, International Relations or in the field of MEAL required.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant field-based experience in coordinating or managing light to moderately complex projects required, preferably with a development and private sector organizations.
- Additional experience may substitute for some education.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.
- Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with culturally diverse groups.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to write reports
- Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented
Preferred Qualifications
- MEAL-related project management experience in livelihoods, resilience, market systems, emergencies and education is highly desirable.
- Experience engaging with partner organizations.
- Experience contributing to the development of technical proposals.
- MEAL skills and experience preferred.
- Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.
Supervisory Responsibilities: All project level MEAL staff will have indirect technical responsibility.
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Head of Programs, Project Managers, MEAL Staff, Global Technical Advisors for MEAL, CRS Afghanistan programming and operations staff as needed
External: CRS local partners, peer organizations, Gov’t authorities relevant to CRS work
MEAL Competencies (for CRS MEAL Program Staff)
Each staff member in this position is expected to have solid knowledge and ability and can apply the following competencies with minimal or no guidance, in the full range of typical situations, while requiring guidance to handle novel or more complex situations:
- MEAL in Design
- Monitoring
- Evaluation
- Accountability
- Learning
- Analysis and Critical Thinking
- ICT4MEAL
- Management in MEAL
Required Languages – English and Dari, Pashtu, and any other local languages will be plus
Travel – The position is Kabul based but must be willing and able to travel more than 50 % of the time to support partners and staff.
CRS is committed to providing daily allowances for mahrams who accompany female staff on day trips to the field, and per diem and accommodation for mahrams who accompany female staff on work-related trips that require overnight stays.
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.
- Integrity
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Builds Relationships
- Develops Talent
- Strategic Mindset
- Accountability & Stewardship
We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
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.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Protection Acknowledgment: CRS prohibits all forms of abuse and exploitation towards children and vulnerable adults. As a professional candidate, you commit to adhering to the Agency’s policy on protection, rights and dignity of children and vulnerable adults and to safeguard them from abuse and exploitation as defined in CRS’ Safeguarding Policy
