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Catholic Relief Services

Senior Project Officer - MEAL

LocationKampala, Uganda
SetupOn-site
LevelSenior
Posted3d ago
Programs & Operations

Quick answer

Catholic Relief Services is hiring a senior project officer - MEAL in Kampala, Uganda, to coordinate and report on all project MEAL activities, with a deadline of September 18, 2026.

Role
Senior Project Officer - MEAL
Organization
Catholic Relief Services
Location
Kampala, Uganda
Work setup
On-site
Level
Senior
Category
Programs & Operations

The role

The Senior Project Officer - MEAL will coordinate and report on all project MEAL activities, provide technical guidance, and ensure best practices are applied to improve the impact of the project’s benefits to the poor and vulnerable in Uganda.

What you'll do

  • Organize and lead the implementation of all assigned project MEAL activities
  • Ensure learning and accountability through project activities
  • Support the roll-out and implementation of the project’s feedback, complaints and response mechanism
  • Support the collection, analysis, validation, and reporting of project and milestone data
  • Coordinate and facilitate national and sub-national consultations
  • Provide technical assistance and mentoring to government MEAL personnel and local partners

What it takes

  • Strong written and spoken English
  • Ability to travel up to 30% to project locations and field offices outside Kampala
  • 3-4 years of experience in MEAL
  • Demonstrated understanding of government-led monitoring and information systems
  • Experience identifying practical approaches to strengthen system functionality, institutional capacity, data quality, and data use in low-resource settings
  • Ability to effectively use MS Windows and MS Office packages

What you'll bring

Analysis and problem-solving skillsGood relationship management skillsProactiveresults-oriented and service-oriented mindsetAttention to detailaccuracy and timeliness

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Kampala, Uganda.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include strong written and spoken English, ability to travel up to 30%, 3-4 years of experience in MEAL, and demonstrated understanding of government-led monitoring and information systems.

How do I apply?

Applications should be submitted no later than 5:00 PM on September 18, 2026, via the provided link.

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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