Emergency MEAL Technical Advisor
Quick answer
Catholic Relief Services is hiring a remote Emergency MEAL Technical Advisor (UTC+0 to UTC+4) to provide expert monitoring and evaluation guidance for global humanitarian programs.
- Role
- Emergency MEAL Technical Advisor
- Organization
- Catholic Relief Services
- Location
- Remote (UTC+0 to UTC+4 time zones)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
Catholic Relief Services is seeking a technical expert to provide strategic MEAL support for global emergency response initiatives. The role involves designing monitoring and evaluation systems, developing proposals, and building the capacity of regional and country teams to ensure high-quality humanitarian programming. This 18-month position requires significant field travel and expertise in integrating MEAL standards into complex, cross-sectoral emergency projects.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement agency-wide MEAL strategies and standards for emergency responses.
- Provide technical guidance on program design and M&E systems to regional and country teams.
- Lead the technical design and monitoring components of large, complex grant proposals.
- Conduct capacity building, training, and mentoring for MEAL staff and partners.
- Manage knowledge sharing, data analysis, and reporting on program impact and lessons learned.
What it takes
- Demonstrated expertise in MEAL principles and humanitarian program implementation.
- Experience in technical writing for business development and proposal design.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in French, Portuguese, or Arabic is preferred.
- Master’s degree in statistics, economics, or international development.
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 50% of the time to support field operations.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this a remote position?
Yes, this is a remote role, though it requires the candidate to be based in or able to work within the UTC+0 to UTC+4 time zones.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
Does this job require travel?
Yes, the role requires significant travel, up to 50% of the time, with deployments typically lasting 1 to 3 months in various international environments.
What are the primary qualifications required?
The role requires strong MEAL expertise, technical proposal writing skills, fluency in English, and experience in capacity building and training.
How to apply
Apply directly on Catholic Relief Services's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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