Technical Advisor II, MEAL – Regional Focal Point (EMEA)

Job Title: Technical Advisor II, MEAL – Regional Focal Point (EMEA) Reports to: STA, Regional Focal Point Lead Department: PIQA Salary Grade: 10 Note: This is a Global remote role for the EMEA Region. Candidates should be willing to work during Europe and Middle East business hours. Candidates who are based in countries where CRS has a legal presence are preferred. Job Summary The Technical Advisor II (TA II) provide technical assistance, guidance and support in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) at regional and global levels. The TA II will serve as a MEAL focal point for Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA) with a particular focus on the Europe and Middle East countries, responding to MEAL technical assistance needs from those countries and liaising with other MEAL colleagues to support EMEA country needs. The TA II will also provide technical assistance to countries in other regions as needed, coordinating with other MEAL regional focal points. The TA II’s MEAL advising align with CRS program quality principles and standards and MEAL Policies and Procedures, donor guidelines, and industry best practices to advance the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable. The TA II’s expertise, advice and influence will contribute to the effectiveness and adaptability of CRS’ MEAL activities in EMEA and globally. Roles and Key Responsibilities Serve as a MEAL focal point for countries in EMEA seeking technical assistance in MEAL, with particular focus on countries in Europe and the Middle East. Provide technical assistance, remotely and in-country, and as needed liaise with other MEAL TAs to provide technical support to EMEA countries. Maintain ongoing contact with the DRD/PQ, EMEA country teams, and EMEA sectoral focal points to help ensure high quality project MEAL and coverage of MEAL TA needs. Contribute to HQ and country efforts to position CRS for strategic growth opportunities and provide technical MEAL guidance and inputs