Senior Project Officer – MEAL and Logistics Management (Tawila – North Darfur) – CRS

Job Description

Organization	Catholic Relief Services
Job Title:	Senior Project Officer – MEAL and Logistics Management
Supervisor	MEAL PM
Duty Station	Tawila – North Darfur
Closing Date:	04 April 2026

Background:

About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform the lives of people in need in more than 100 countries, regardless of race, religion, or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. Since 2004, CRS has provided life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable communities adversely affected by conflict and natural disasters in regions such as Darfur. Job Summary -The MEAL and Logistics Management Information Systems (LMIS) Senior Officer will support the design, implementation, and operationalization of integrated MEAL and Logistics Management Information Systems (LMIS) for CRS health and nutrition programs. The role ensures the availability of timely, accurate, and reliable logistics and program data to strengthen accountability, evidence‑based decision‑making, donor compliance, and learning. Through close coordination with MEAL, Supply Chain, and Health and Nutrition teams, the position will contribute to high‑quality, accountable, and adaptive program delivery across project locations.

Duties and responsibilities:

Roles and ResponsibilitiesIn

• coordination with the MEAL Manager, support the establishment and routine operation of LMIS systems for health and nutrition commodities, ensuring accurate tracking from receipt to distribution.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain teams to ensure LMIS data is aligned with physical stock records, delivery notes, and distribution reports.
• Assist in the integration of LMIS data into MEAL systems for triangulation with monitoring and postdistribution‑ monitoring (PDM) data.
• Support digitization of health and nutrition monitoring tools, distribution tracking tools, and LMISrelated reporting formats using ‑CRSapproved‑ ICT4D platforms. Maintain user access, licenses, and system configurations relevant to MEAL and LMIS tools, and also ensure allocation of devices and overall device management works.
• Support the development of dashboards and routine reports that combine MEAL and LMIS data for program teams and management.
• Support routine analysis of LMIS data to inform program performance, pipeline management, stock availability, and distribution timeliness.
• Contribute to donor and internal reports by providing verified logistics and inputdelivery‑ data for health and nutrition interventions.
• Provide handson support and ‑on‑thejob‑ coaching to Emergency Coordinator, MEAL, and supply chain staff on LMISrelated‑ tools and reporting requirements.
• Identify capacity gaps related to LMIS and data use and escalate technical support needs to MEAL or ICT4D leads.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

These are rooted in CRS’s mission, values, and guiding principles, and each staff member uses them to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity, Continuous Improvement & Innovation, Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent, Strategic Mindset

Accountability & Stewardship

Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

JOB REQUIREMENT

Education and Experience

• MA/MSC degree or BA/BSC degree in Computer Science/Database management of study with 2 years of relevant experience for MA/MSC or 5 years of relevant experience for BA/BSC degree
• Knowledge of technical principles and concepts in LMIS and or ICT4D. General knowledge of related disciplines, such as Statistics and human sciences, to ensure a proper cross-sectoral approach.

Knowledge 

• Experience with program monitoring, evaluation, and analysis.
• Certification in advanced database design, management and deployment (Microsoft Technology Associate) is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of minimum experience working with relational database systems such as SQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, or Oracle, and a good working knowledge of SQL.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and administration of a database.
• Proficiency in using MS PowerBI and other visualization software is an added advantage.

Personal Skills

• Strong technical skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and cultural settings
• Good technical writing skills
• Presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills
• Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented

Key Working Relationships: 

Supervisory: N/A

Internal: ICT4D SPO,MEAL program manager, Emergency Coordinator, MEAL & PQ unit, other programming and operations colleagues

External:Peer agencies, Partners, private sector, project participants

 Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. 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 protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. 

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

CRS’s emphasis on family values supports benefits, including maternity and paternity leave, policies that promote exclusive breastfeeding, the availability of a crèche at

the office, and flexible working hours where possible.

How To Apply:

If interested, please submit cover letter, resume and copies of your education and work certificates to Tawila Labour Office – April 4, 2026. Ensure that your cover letter or resume has a phone number where you can be reached.