Program Manager I, – MEAL Continuity of Integrated Health Services (CIHS) Projec

NOTE: This is a remote-global role. The hiring team is considering candidates wherever CRS is registered to work at. CRS does not sponsor visas for remote employees.

The Pay Range referenced in this job announcement only applies to applicants who perform the job within the US and to applicants classified by CRS as International Assignees. Staff hired on local payroll would follow the respective Country pay range. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your anticipated work location during the candidate selection process.

Pay Range

$71,349 - $88,085 Annually

Job Summary

The Program Manager I acts as a technical advisor and process lead for quality Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) design on the Continuity of Integrated Health Services (CIHS) project, a multi-country initiative supporting Guinea, Liberia, Mali, and Togo. Manage tools and recommend methods appropriate to scope, context, and technical requirements of the CIHS project. Coordinate MEAL activities, maintain relationships with partners and other project stakeholders to support project objectives and advance Catholic Relief Services’ (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

• Develop the projects MEAL system and manage MEAL implementation activities through the project cycle - start-up (including project proposal and design), implementation and close-out - in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and best practices.
• Contribute to 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 design, including tools and methods, appropriate to scope, context, and technical requirements of a project.
• Provide technical support in analyzing 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.
• Communicate agency approach to MEAL and key findings to CP colleagues and partners.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with community members and key stakeholders by engaging regularly, fostering open communication, and supporting meaningful participation in program activities.
• Share MEAL learning and experiences in broader regional discussions.
• Contribute to planning, MEAL narratives, budgeting, and implementation of quality MEAL activities through effective management practices.
• Identify staff capacity needs and 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.

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.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting in English.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented mindset.
• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.

Required Languages: Fluency in English fluency required. Proficiency in French is a plus.

Travel:Must be willing and able to travel up to 40%.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Originally posted on Himalayas