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About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

CRS in Moldova & Ukraine:
CRS has operated in different capacities in Moldova since 2004 and in Ukraine since 2017.  CRS works with local partners to implement an integrated, multisectoral program portfolio of humanitarian and development assistance.  In Moldova, CRS is focused on meeting both the immediate and long-term needs of Ukrainian refugees, including through basic needs, education, livelihoods, shelter and durable housing programs.  CRS is also working with governmental and non-governmental partners in Moldova to end the placement of children in residential care institutions, and to support children in primary schools to thrive. In Ukraine, CRS’ works in partnership with Caritas Ukraine and Caritas Spes Ukraine, to deliver life-saving humanitarian assistance to Ukrainians affected by the war.

Job Summary

As a member of the Moldova programming team, you will monitor and report on monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) activities in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your thorough and service-oriented approach will ensure that the Livelihoods and Durable Housing projects consistently apply best practices and work towards improving the impact and benefits to those we serve.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and implementation of all assigned project MEAL activities as outlined in the Detailed Implementation Plan in line with CRS program quality principles, standards and MEAL policies, procedures, and practices; donor MEAL requirements; and industry good practices.
• Monitor and report any MEAL-related challenges and gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
• Support the implementation of the project’s feedback and response mechanism (FRM). Support actively seeking and responding to feedback from all members of targeted communities and other stakeholders as defined by the FRM.
• Support field-level project MEAL activities (including digital data collection) and assist partners in their efforts to collect and ensure timely analysis of project data per specified mechanisms and tools.
• Collaborate with local partner(s) to prepare MEAL-related aspects of reports per established reporting schedule.
• Contribute to MEAL-related capacity building of partners
• Complete project documentation for assigned MEAL activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices.
• Support program learning and decision making by posing thoughtful questions, engaging with project data, reflecting upon and sharing with project management the information gathered from community members and partners.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in project support. Experience in the field of MEAL and for an NGO would be a plus.
• Additional experience may substitute for some education.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data; previous experience using digital data collection tools would be a plus.

Required Languages

Written and spoken proficiency in English, Romanian and Russian required. Ukrainian a plus.                                                                                                                                           

Travel

Must be willing to travel up to 25% within Moldova.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
• Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members

• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
• Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
• Good organizational skills

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.
• Experience with data analysis using Excel, PowerBi or other platforms
• Experience with qualitative data analysis

 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

 Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

 Key Working Relationships

 Internal: MEAL Coordinator, Program Managers, Project Managers, Head of Programs, MEAL staff

External: Caritas Moldova and Diaconia staff; local government officials, communities, UNHCR, and Working Groups

 MEAL Competencies (for CRS MEAL Program Staff)

Each staff member in this position is expected to have basic knowledge and ability and, with guidance, be able to apply the following competencies in common situations that present limited difficulties:

• Monitoring
• Evaluation
• Accountability
• Learning
• Analysis and Critical Thinking

In addition, each staff member in this position is expected to have elementary understanding of and to demonstrate a willingness and potential to learn about:

• MEAL in Design
• ICT4MEAL
• Management in MEAL

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular 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.

Disclaimers: 

• 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; CRS is always looking for qualified, diverse and compelling candidates to join our agency and support our great work.
• By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics. 
• Please note that applications will be continuously reviewed, and CRS reserves the right to close the vacancy before the deadline once a suitable candidate is identified.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested candidates are welcome to apply by sending their CV with email to crsapplicationsmd@crs.org mentioning in the subject line the title of the position “MEAL Officer - Moldova”. Closing Date: November 15, 2025. CRS is hiring for this position until September 30, 2026 the opportunity to extend.