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The MEAL Coordinator’s coordination and relationship management skills ensure that the emergency response best practices are applied in in MEAL and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.\nRoles and Key Responsibilities:\nOrganize and lead the implementation of all assigned project MEAL activities including ICT for MEAL support as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles, standards and MEAL policies, procedures, and practices; donor MEAL requirements, and industry good practices. \nEnsure learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle. Lead accountability mechanism implementation through Feedback, Complaints and Responses Mechanism (FCRM) and Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) implementation and by guiding partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences. Manage FCRM system when required.\nAnalyze implementation challenges, especially data management and reporting, and report any inconsistencies and gaps to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. \nSupport actively seeking and responding to feedback from all members of targeted communities and other stakeholders as defined by the FCRM. \nImplement monitoring activities and processes according to the project’s detailed implementation plan and MEAL system. Ensure the quality of monitoring data through routine spot checks, verification, field level observation, and annual data quality assessments. \nBuild and maintain effective working relationships with local project stakeholders, coordinate field-level MEAL activities, and support the effective implementation and promotion of project activities and results. Identify and respond to key stakeholders’ information needs in MEAL activities, using a range of appropriate communication methods. \nSupport and coordinate MEAL capacity building and technical support activities to ensure assigned project MEAL activities are implemented per project guidelines and standards. Optimize partner participation and capacity development in the implementation of MEAL systems. \nCoordinate provision of any MEAL-related logistical and administrative support to staff and partners. \nEnsure timely, project documentation for assigned MEAL activities is complete with all required documents and is filed per agency and donor requirements. Assist with preparation of data analysis reports and documentation of case studies and promising practices. \nBased Location: Nuwkot, Nepal\nRequired Languages - Fluent oral and written Nepali and English language required. Ability to communicate in local languages will be considered an asset.\nTravel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% to the field sites and/or other offices as needed..\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities\nAnalysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgments. \nGood relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners.\nProactive, results-oriented and service-oriented.\nAttention to detail, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.\nPreferred Qualifications\nA master’s degree is preferred. \nAdditional relevant certifications in Data & analytics, visualization and dashboards, Spatial analysis and mapping, research, information management, and AI. \nExperience working with and supporting local partners, and for an NGO would be a plus. \nPowerbi skill is a plus.\nSupervisory Responsibilities: No\nKey Working Relationships:\nInternal: Project Manager, BFRRP Team, CRS MEAL Coordinator, Admin and Finance Team, Program Team.\nExternal: Provincial and Local Governments, Partners and peer organizations.\n Basic Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree required. Degree in international relations or in the field of MEAL an advantage.\nMinimum 3 years of work experience in M&E role in emergency or development context. \nStrong experience with data collection platforms such as CommCare or Kobo. \nExperience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data. \nExperience in participatory action planning and community engagement. \nProficient in using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). \nAgency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):\nPersonal Accountability - Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions. \nActs with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.\nBuilds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.\nCollaborates with Others - Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.\nOpen to Learn - Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.\nAgency Leadership Competencies:\nLead Change - Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.\nDevelops and Recognizes Others - Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.\nStrategic Mindset - Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.\nWhat we offer\nCRS Nepal provides a comprehensive benefits package for its staff members including paid maternity and paternity leave, nursing hours for nursing mothers, per diems for the child of the staff when staff travel out of station on official business, medical and group insurance etc. CRS´ work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.\nThis position is open to Nepal national candidates only.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5936,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":true},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"Nepali","level":"All levels","optional":false},{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"Nepal","iso":"NP","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Nonprofits & Foundations"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-30T08:10:13Z"},{"event":"close","at":"2026-11-07T17:06:51Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":null,"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/catholic-relief-services-meal-coordinator","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/catholic-relief-services-meal-coordinator.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-09T19:54:24Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":6383,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-10T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1773114},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1773114"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fcatholic-relief-services-meal-coordinator"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":2,"usd":0.2},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fcatholic-relief-services-meal-coordinator"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fcatholic-relief-services-meal-coordinator"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/catholic-relief-services-meal-coordinator\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fcatholic-relief-services-meal-coordinator"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3511292}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"crs.org","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3511292},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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