Program Manager I - MEAL (Kenyan Nationals Only)

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) seeks a Program Manager I for the MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) program in Kenya, targeting Kenyan nationals only. CRS focuses on poverty alleviation through sectors like health, agriculture, and WASH, with a strong emphasis on local partnerships. This role is part of their long-standing commitment to improving lives in Kenya since 1965.⁠​‌​‌‌‌‌‌​‌‌‌‌‌​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌‌​‌‌​‌‌⁠

What it offers

This position involves leading MEAL activities for CRS’s ongoing projects, ensuring data-driven decision-making, program accountability, and learning from outcomes. The role requires managing monitoring frameworks, reporting, and stakeholder engagement while collaborating with local partners and CRS teams.

Who can apply

Kenyan nationals with a relevant master’s degree (e.g., in public health, development studies, or a related field). Minimum 3 years of experience in MEAL, program management, or a related area is required. Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory, with Swahili being a plus. Experience in Kenya or the East African region is highly preferred.

What you'll do

• Design and implement MEAL systems for CRS projects, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with CRS’s monitoring and evaluation standards.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations to gather feedback and adjust programs as needed.
• Support capacity-building for local partners in MEAL practices.
• Prepare reports for CRS management and donors, summarizing project progress and challenges.

How to apply

1. Submit a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications.
2. Provide a CV highlighting relevant experience and skills.
3. Include two reference letters from professional contacts.
4. Apply via CRS’s official job portal: CRS Careers.

Good to know

• This is a full-time, on-site position based in Kenya.
• CRS offers competitive salaries and benefits, though specifics are not detailed in this listing.
• The role is Kenyan nationals only, with no relocation assistance mentioned.