MEAL Assistant (Based in Tagbilaran) at Catholic Relief Services

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning, Coordination, Capacity Building, Observation, Active Listening, Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Applications, MS Windows, MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Country Background CRS Philippines was established in 1945 and is the longest-running CRS country program in the world. Currently, CRS Philippines focuses its work on homes and communities, peacebuilding, emergency response, and disaster risk reduction and climate resilience. The Philippines country program has more than 50 staff with a main office in Manila and sub-offices in Cotabato, Iloilo, and Tagbilaran. CRS programs are implemented through a national network of partners, in close coordination with local, municipal and national government agencies. The Country Program has drawn international recognition for the impact, timeliness, and innovation of its programs and approaches. With the support from Caritas Australia, CRS is implementing a 5-year project titled Climate Action Partnership for Asian Cities (CAPACities) in Tagbilaran City, Bohol Province. The goal of the project is to strengthen the climate governance and adaptive capacity of the cities so they will be more climate resilient. Job Summary: You will assist the implementation of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) system by working directly with the programming team, local partners and community members in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work to serve the poor and vulnerable. More specifically, you will support the Climate Action Partnership for Asian Cities (CAPACities) project in Tagbilaran City, Bohol Province. In coordination with the programming team, local stakeholders, and local government unit of Tagbilaran, you will assist in the implementation of the MEAL system, including coordinating MEAL activities and capacity building activities. Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. 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 safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency. CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse. The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct. CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm. Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. General Requirements CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate’s ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements. All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination. CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.

Responsibilities

The role involves assisting in the implementation of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system by working directly with programming teams, local partners, and community members for the CAPACities project in Tagbilaran City. Specific duties include coordinating MEAL activities and capacity building activities in coordination with local stakeholders and the local government unit.