Project Manager I - MEAL

Catholic Relief Services

Location: Kampala, Uganda Category: NGO & International Development Employment Type: Contract Status: Open & Active
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager I - Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL ) who will lead the design, implementation, and management of MEAL systems for the anticipated project. Reports To: Program Manager II Functional Supervisor: Program Manager II - MEAL. ### Key Duties & Responsibilities Lead the development and roll-out of project MEAL systems during start-up, including Performance Monitoring Plans or Performance Indicator Reference Sheets, Indicator Performance Tracking Tables, data collection instruments, and Detailed Implementation Plans which are appropriate to the scope and context of the project(s). Lead MEAL-related technical, budget management, monitoring and reporting activities through most of the project cycle – start-up, implementation and close-out – In line with CRS program quality principles and standards and MEAL policies, procedures and practices, donor MEAL requirements, and industry good practices. Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, contribute to the recruitment process of project staff, and complete performance management for direct reports. Coordinate the implementation of monitoring activities and processes (including ICT4MEAL) according to the project(s) Detailed Implementation Plan and MEAL system. Support the analysis of project performance data using differential and inferential statistics (quantitative data), and content and trends analysis (qualitative data). Ensure the quality of monitoring data through annual data quality assessments. Ensure learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle. Support accountabili. ### About the Employer Country: Uganda Organization: Catholic Relief Services Closing date: 6 Nov 2026 Job Title: Project Manager I - MEAL . Candidates are encouraged to apply by November 6, 2026 no later than 11:59pm. Note: CRS is recruiting in anticipation of an award – recruitment for all candidates is contingent upon successful award of the project. Background CRS is seeking to hire for an anticipated five-year health systems strengthening project in Uganda. The project aims to support the sustainability and resilience of faith-based health services through strengthened institutional capacity, improved community health financing mechanisms, enhanced governance, and locally led solutions that contribute to improved health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of community project activities in Kampala in strict alignment with donor grant agreements.
  • Facilitate community dialogue, beneficiary verification, and participatory stakeholder engagement across target settlements.
  • Collect, clean, and analyze qualitative and quantitative monitoring data using digital mobile tools (KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO).
  • Monitor project progress against logical framework indicators, tracking output milestones and budget utilization rates for Catholic Relief Services.
  • Deliver awareness campaigns on child safeguarding, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, and community resilience.
  • Prepare high-quality monthly project progress reports, human-interest case studies, and donor compliance documentation.
  • Liaise with local government district leaders, UNHCR, Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), and community elders.
  • Ensure strict compliance with international humanitarian principles, safeguarding mandates, and donor accountability standards.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Development Studies, Social Work & Social Administration (SWASA), Project Planning, Economics, or related field.
  • At least 2 to 5 years of direct experience implementing donor-funded community or humanitarian projects in Uganda.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in digital data collection methodologies (Kobo, ODK) and monitoring & evaluation (M&E) reporting.
  • Strong understanding of humanitarian protection principles, child safeguarding policies, and community-based programming.
  • Excellent community mobilization skills with fluency in English and relevant local languages spoken in Kampala.
  • Willingness to live and work in rural or refugee-hosting field locations across Uganda.

Verified vacancy originally published on 2026-10-28. Discovered via verified recruitment channels.