Job Vacancies At Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

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Date Posted: April 5, 2022 Deadline: Not specified.

About Catholic Relief Services

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist person on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs.

Therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates. CRS re-established presence in Nigeria m 2000 and currently focuses on agriculture, HIV and health extractives and governance, and peace building programming.

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PrProgram Manager II – Food Assistance and Livelihoods, THRIVE, Nigeria
Deputy Chief of Party I, THRIVE
Program Manager II – Shelter and WASH
Program Manager II – Nutrition and Protection, THRIVE

Method of Application

PrProgram Manager II – Food Assistance and Livelihoods, THRIVE, Nigeria

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: 5 years
Location: Borno
Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit

Job ID: 2200001M
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full time
Job: Program Management
Department: CARO
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Reports to: Deputy Chief of Party – Program Quality
Salary Grade:10

About THRIVE

The Transitioning Households to Recovery from Vulnerability in Jere (THRIVE) project is a two-year emergency and recovery project funded by BHA/USAID.
Over the course of the project,CRS with Mercy Corps (MC), Women in the New Nigeria (WINN), Herwa Community Development Initiative (HCDI), Salient Humanitarian Organization (SHO) and Justice Development Peace Committee (JDPC) willprovidecontext-specific humanitarian assistance with the goal of initiating early recoveryin targeted areasand will operationalize an area-based approach to advance participants from lifesaving assistance to life-building support.
The THRIVE consortium will reach an estimated 374,664 unique participants across 10 sectors.

Job Summary

You will manage and provide technical oversight of the development and implementation of THRIVE Food Assistance and Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA) programming, ensuring effective systems and processes are in place that support high-quality programming advancing Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work in serving the poor and vulnerable. Your management skills and knowledge will ensure that the CP delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of its Food Assistance and CVA programming.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

Provide management, guidance, and technical oversight of all Food Assistance and CVA activities on THRIVE throughout the project cycle to ensure project design, start-up, implementation and close-out are in line withCRS quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices.
Effectively manage talent for Food Assistance and CVA programming and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports.
Lead the development of program learning – identify opportunities for learning, research and publications in the area of Food Assistance and CVA programming and implementation of MEAL policy. Facilitate the dissemination of promising practices and lessons learned to contribute to the agency knowledge management agenda. Ensure integration of innovations and best practices.
Oversee technical assistance and capacity strengthening activities in Food Assistance and CVA programming for staff and partner organizations to enhance program quality and impact.
Oversee the strengthening of partnerships relevant to Food Assistance and CVA programming and the appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools and approaches.
Ensure timely and appropriate project expenditures in line with financial plans and efficient use and stewardship of project material sources.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Market Program Manager, CAT Officer

Key Working Relationships:

Internal- DCOP, HOO, Security Officer, Admin and Finance staff Maiduguri and Abuja, other PMs.
External– THRIVE Partner staff, UN, coordination meetings.

Basic Qualifications

Master’s Degree in International Development, International Relations or in the field of Economics required. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in relevant field-based project management experience required, with preferably at least 2 – 3 years working in the area of cash-based or e-voucher programming, and food assistance and/or livelihoods.
Experience in managing moderately complex projects preferably with an international NGO.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with RedRose and CAT system is a plus.
Good experience inproject grants management, including project design, preferably forgrants from multiple public donors, including USAID.
Demonstrated ability to write high quality technical proposals.
Experience engaging with partner organizations
MEAL skills and experience required.
Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound judgment and decisions and offer innovative solutions
Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally.Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
Good presentation and facilitation skills
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.

Required Languages:

Fluency in English required

Travel:

Must be willing and abe to travel up to 20%.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

Integrity
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Builds Relationships
Develops Talent
Strategic Mindset
Accountability & Stewardship

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Deputy Chief of Party I, THRIVE

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: 5 years
Location: Borno
Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit

Job ID: 2200001L
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full time
Job: Chief of Party
Department: CARO
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Reports to: Chief of Party
Salary Grade:10

About THRIVE

The Transitioning Households to Recovery from Vulnerability (THRIVE) in Jere project is a two-year emergency and recovery project funded by BHA/USAID.
ver the course of the project,CRS with Mercy Corps (MC), Women in the New Nigeria (WINN), Herwa Community Development Initiative (HCDI), Salient Humanitarian Organization (SHO) and Justice Development Peace Committee (JDPC) willprovidecontext-specific humanitarian assistance with the goal of initiating early recoveryin targeted areasand will operationalize an area-based approach to advance participants from lifesaving assistance to life-building support.
The THRIVE consortium will reach an estimated 374,664 unique participants across 10 sectors.

Job Summary

The Deputy Chief of Party I will support the Chief of Party in developing the strategic direction and technical advice across all program components in the planning, design and implementation of THRIVE activities. S/he will work closely with partners and their technical teams to ensure integration across organizations and objectives.
The Deputy Chief of Party will oversee field-level program activities and ensure program targets are met. In the absence of the Chief of Party, the DCOP will assume responsibility for coordinating award management and implementation tasks, liaise with USAID on technical matters, and respond to other inquiries.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

Manage key aspects of THRIVE project design, start up, implementation and learning.
Serve as a key contact to USAID in the absence of the COP as well as public, private and non-government stakeholders, as needed.
Support problem solving and provide technical guidance.
Provide assistance for developing budgets and support teams to navigate routine operating challenges as they arise.
Manage key project components, ensuring timely and quality results. Support project planning and manage capacity building activities with service providers.
Provide leadership to ensure CRS program quality standards are adhered to per MEAL policy and procedures.
Ensure project strategy and methodologies foster gender equality and social inclusion and that they are effectively implemented. Regularly identify and apply learning, refining approaches as needed to close gender gaps and promote social inclusion across project activities and the systems they contribute to.
Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching. Strategically tailor individual development plans and complete performance assessments for direct reports. Contribute to the development of staffing plans and the recruitment process of senior staff.
Promote, uphold and model a commitment to the efficient use of agency and donor resources. Help ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations, including all reporting and MEAL requirements, financial tracking and oversight of partner budgets, finance, administration and reporting to USAID.
Coordinate activities with government officials, other implementers, stakeholders, and institutions in target areas. Lead coordination with consortium and other key development partners, in line with CRS partnership principles. Represent CRS at meetings, workshops, and other events as required. Establish relationships with public and private sector stakeholders.
Maintain relationships with key staff of consortium partner organizations in regard to area of responsibility. Contribute to coordination of the roles and activities of staff from other consortium member organizations in implementation in line with CRS partnership principles.
Create and maintain proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to deficiencies. Identify performance gaps and training opportunities for CRS and partner staff and recommend trainings and technical assistance.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Program Managers and Community Liaison Officer

Key Working Relationships:

Internal-DCR Programs, DCR Operations, Head of Office, Heads of Administration, Supply Chain, and Finance, Security Coordinator, Admin and Operations staff in Maiduguri and Abuja.
External– Consortium Partner Representatives and technical staff, UN, coordination forums, INSO, and BHA..

Basic Qualifications

Master’s Degree in International Development, International Relations or a relevant technical area.
5 years’ relevant management and technical experience.
3 years’ experience managing donor funds. Knowledge and experience in budget management.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recognized technical experience and qualifications in sector
Demonstrated experience of successful management, including management of functions of complex, multi-activity projects.
Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships. Knowledge of CRS partnership strategy a plus.
Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Very good strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
Very good relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
Team leadership abilities with diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.

Required Languages:

Fluency in English required

Travel:

Must be willing and able to travel up to 20%.

Integrity
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Builds Relationships
Develops Talent
Strategic Mindset
Accountability & Stewardship

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Program Manager II – Shelter and WASH

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 5 years
Location: Borno
Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit

Job ID: 2000026
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full time
Job: Program Management
Department: CARO
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Reports to: Deputy Chief of Party – Program Quality
Salary Grade:10

About THRIVE

The Transitioning Households to Recovery from Vulnerability in Jere (THRIVE) project is a two-year emergency and recovery project funded by BHA/USAID.
Over the course of the project,CRS with Mercy Corps (MC), Women in the New Nigeria (WINN), Herwa Community Development Initiative (HCDI), Salient Humanitarian Organization (SHO) and Justice Development Peace Committee (JDPC) willprovidecontext-specific humanitarian assistance with the goal of initiating early recoveryin targeted areasand will operationalize an area-based approach to advance participants from lifesaving assistance to life-building support.
The THRIVE consortium will reach an estimated 374,664 unique participants across 10 sectors.

Job Summary

You will manage and provide technical oversight ofthe development and implementation of THRIVE Shelter and WASHprogramming,ensuring effectivesystems and processes are in place that support high-quality programmingadvancing Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work in serving the poor and vulnerable.
Your management skills and knowledge will ensure that the CP delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of itsShelter and WASHprogramming.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

Provide management, guidance, and technical oversight of all Shelter and WASH activities on THRIVE throughout the project cycle to ensure project design, start-up, implementation and close-out arein line withCRS quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices.
Effectively manage talent for Shelter and WASH programming and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports.
Lead the development of program learning – identify opportunities for learning, research and publications in the area of Shelter and WASH programming and implementation of MEAL policy. Facilitate the dissemination of promising practices and lessons learned to contribute to the agency knowledge management agenda. Ensure integration of innovations and best practices.
Oversee technical assistance and capacity strengthening activities in Shelter and WASH programming for staff and partner organizations to enhance program quality and impact.
Oversee the strengthening of partnerships relevant to Shelter and WASH programming and the appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools and approaches.
Ensure timely and appropriate project expenditures in line with financial plans and efficient use and stewardship of project material sources.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Infrastructure PM, HLP PM and Hygiene Promotion PM

Key Working Relationships:

Internal- DCOP, HOO, Security Officer, Admin and Finance staff Maiduguri and Abuja, other PMs.
External– THRIVE Partner staff, UN, coordination meetings.

Basic Qualifications

Master’s Degree in International Development, International Relations or in the field of Shelter and WASH required. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in relevant field-based project management experience required, with preferably at least 2-3 years working in the area of Shelter and WASH programming. Experience in managing moderately complex projects preferably with an international NGO.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound judgment and decisions and offer innovative solutions
Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally.Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
Good presentation and facilitation skills
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Engineering or Architecture.
Experience working with RedRose and CAT system is a plus.
Good experience inproject grants management, including project design, preferably forgrants from multiple public donors, including USAID.
Demonstrated ability to write high quality technical proposals.
Experience engaging with partner organizations
MEAL skills and experience required.
Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.

Required Languages:

Fluency in English required

Travel:

Must be willing and able to travel up to 20%.

Integrity
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Builds Relationships
Develops Talent
Strategic Mindset
Accountability & Stewardship

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Program Manager II – Nutrition and Protection, THRIVE

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA
Experience:5 years
Location: Borno
Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit

Job ID: 2200005H
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full time
Job: Program Management
Department: CARO
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Reports to: Deputy Chief of Party – Program Quality
Salary Grade:10

About THRIVE

The Transitioning Households to Recovery from Vulnerability in Jere (THRIVE) project is a two-year emergency and recovery project funded by BHA/USAID.
Over the course of the project,CRS with Mercy Corps (MC), Women in the New Nigeria (WINN), Herwa Community Development Initiative (HCDI), Salient Humanitarian Organization (SHO) and Justice Development Peace Committee (JDPC) willprovidecontext-specific humanitarian assistance with the goal of initiating early recoveryin targeted areasand will operationalize an area-based approach to advance participants from lifesaving assistance to life-building support.
The THRIVE consortium will reach an estimated 374,664 unique participants across 10 sectors.

Job Summary

You will manage and provide technical oversight ofthe development and implementation of THRIVE Health and Protection programming,ensuring effective systems and processes are in place that support high-quality programmingadvancing Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work in serving the poor and vulnerable.
Your management skills and knowledge will ensure that the CP delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of its Nutrition and Protectionprogramming.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

Provide management, guidance, and technical oversight of allNutrition and Protectionactivities on THRIVE throughout the project cycle to ensure project design, start-up, implementation and close-out arein line withCRS quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices.
Effectively manage talent forNutrition and Protectionprogramming and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports.
Lead the development of program learning – identify opportunities for learning, research and publications in the area ofNutrition and Protectionprogramming and implementation of MEAL policy. Facilitate the dissemination of promising practices and lessons learned to contribute to the agency knowledge management agenda. Ensure integration of innovations and best practices.
Oversee technical assistance and capacity strengthening activities inNutrition and Protectionprogramming for staff and partner organizations to enhance program quality and impact.
Oversee the strengthening of partnerships relevant toNutrition and Protectionprogramming and the appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools and approaches.
Ensure timely and appropriate project expenditures in line with financial plans and efficient use and stewardship of project material sources.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Health Manager, Senior Nutrition Officers

Key Working Relationships:

Internal- DCOP, HOO, Security Officer, Admin and Finance staff Maiduguri and Abuja, other PMs.
External– THRIVE Partner staff, UN, coordination meetings.

Basic Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Public Health, Nutrition or relevant related field. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in relevant field-based project management experience required, with preferably at least 2-3 years working in the area ofNutrition and Protection programming.
Experience in managing moderately complex projects preferably with an international NGO.

Preferred Qualifications:

Clinical background – medicine (MD) or nursing (RN)
Experience working with RedRose and CAT system is a plus.
Good experience inproject grants management, including project design, preferably forgrants from multiple public donors, including USAID.
Demonstrated ability to write high quality technical proposals.
Experience engaging with partner organizations
MEAL skills and experience required.
Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound judgment and decisions and offer innovative solutions
Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally.Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
Good presentation and facilitation skills
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.

Required Languages:

Fluency in English required

Travel:

Must be willing and able to travel up to 20%.

Integrity
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Builds Relationships
Develops Talent
Strategic Mindset
Accountability & Stewardship

Method of Application

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Note

All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside their home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical examination.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. 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’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people – especially children and vulnerable adults – to live free from abuse and harm.
CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate or global telecommuter, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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