Program Manager I – MEAL Continuity of Integrated Health Services

Catholic Relief Services

. Develop the project’s MEAL system and manage MEAL implementation through start-up, implementation, and close-out .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $71,349 - $88,085 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing MEAL systems, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and conducting both qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Strong communication skills facilitate effective reporting and collaboration with stakeholders.

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MEAL System DevelopmentQuantitative And Qualitative Data AnalysisStakeholder Relationship ManagementCompliance With Donor RequirementsCapacity Strengthening And Training

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Hard Skills

Data ManagementResults Framework DevelopmentTheories Of ChangeProframesSMILERCritical ThinkingCreative Problem-SolvingReporting Skills

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRelationship ManagementCollaborative Participation

Tools & Technologies

MS WindowsMS OfficeSPSSStataRWeb Conferencing ApplicationsInformation Management Systems

Industry Keywords

International DevelopmentAccountability MechanismsField-Based ExperienceNGO Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop the project’s MEAL system and manage MEAL implementation through start-up, implementation, and close-out
Contribute to needs assessments and develop results frameworks, theories of change, Proframes, and SMILER
Provide technical support for qualitative and quantitative MEAL data analysis, data quality, and data management
Integrate data analysis and reflection to improve ongoing activities and evidence-based programming
Ensure compliance with donor and agency MEAL requirements and standards
Communicate the agency’s MEAL approach and key findings to country program colleagues and partners
Maintain collaborative relationships with communities and stakeholders and support meaningful participation
Share MEAL learning in broader regional discussions
Contribute to MEAL planning, narratives, budgeting, and implementation
Identify partner capacity and technical assistance needs; contribute to capacity strengthening and train stakeholders
Support donor report production and organize quarterly partner meetings
Report annual Global Results in the CRS system and upload reports to centralized systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in international development, International Relations, Sociology, Statistics or a related field is required
5 years of relevant field-based experience in coordinating or managing light to moderately complex projects, preferably with an international NGO
Experience communicating with communities and implementing accountability mechanisms
Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
Strong relationship management skills and ability to work effectively with local stakeholders
Quantitative and qualitative data analysis and database management skills
Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting in English
Fluency in English required
Must be willing and able to travel up to 40%
Proficiency in French is a plus
Preferred: experience engaging with partner organizations
Preferred: experience using MS Windows, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SPSS, Stata or R, web conferencing applications, and information management systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Generous retirement savings plan
Collaborative, mission-driven work culture
CRS Code of Conduct and safeguarding-focused workplace