πΈπ± Job Vacancies @ Catholic Relief Services (CRS) – 3 Positions
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Meal Officer
2.) Gender Officer
3.) Information, Communication & Outreach Officer
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Meal Officer
CRS JOB ADVERT β INTERNAL/EXTERNALΒ
CRS is recruiting for X1 Position:Β Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning. (MEAL)Β OfficerΒ If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package.Β Β
About CRSΒ
Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist theΒ Β poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. WeΒ Β welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who shareΒ Β our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
Country BackgroundΒ
CRS launched its work in Sierra Leone in 1963 supporting relief and development operations in theΒ Β country. CRS Sierra Lone has proudly maintained a strong reputation and relationship with partnersΒ Β and the communities we serve in the country implementing a multi-sector program portfolio. Today,Β Β the Country Program has a robust portfolio built around several major programs in Health,Β Β Agriculture, Nutrition, and Education. CRS Sierra Leone has its main office in Freetown and northernΒ Β region field office in Kabala, with over 140 staff in total.
Job Title:Β MEAL Officer
Department:Β Mc Govern Dole Education Program
Reports To:Β MEAL Manager β MGD
Country:Β CRS-Sierra Leone.
Duty Location:Β CRS Kabala Office
As a member of the MEAL Team withinΒ the USDA-funded McGovern-Dole (MGD) International FoodΒ for Education and Child Nutrition Program titled βAll Pikin for Learn,βΒ you will monitor and report onΒ Β all Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) activities in support of CRSβ workΒ Β serving the poor and vulnerable. Your thorough and service-oriented approach will ensure that theΒ Β project consistently applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of itsΒ Β benefits to those we serve. βAll Pikin for Learn,β to be implemented in 15 Chiefdoms in KoinanduguΒ Β and Falaba Districts, is an integrated education program β with school feeding as a major componentΒ Β β designed to improve the quality and relevance of education, encourage the complete cycle ofΒ Β primary education for vulnerable and marginalized children, especially girls; and to improve nutritionΒ Β and increase community involvement and government investment in education for long termΒ Β sustainability. CRS is supporting the national government to roll out a national school feedingΒ Β program with emphasis on local production, local procurement and nutrition.
Job Responsibilities:Β
- Support the monitoring and evaluation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the logΒ frame and MEAL plan, and in line with CRS program quality principle and standards, donorΒ requirements, and good practices.
- Work closely with the MEAL TA to ensure that program activities are implemented accordingΒ to agreed standard and targets are met.
- Communicates key project information and results with community members, colleagues,Β and stakeholders
- Contributes to reflective community-based conversations on ongoing project interventions
- Monitor and report challenges and/ or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans andΒ implementation schedules. Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
- Support MEAL TA to design and conduct MEAL surveys including PDMs, evaluation, baselineΒ and others surveys related to the project.
- Develop or adapt specific MEAL tools and carry out fields testing where necessary.
- Track donor and CRS reporting requirements and deadline and provide MEAL information toΒ program Managers for drafting reports.
- Ensure consistency of standards, harmonization of information and input from beneficiariesΒ and sharing of learnings. Support accountability through coordinating project evaluationΒ activities and assisting partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specifiedΒ mechanisms and tools Collaborate with others local partners to prepare reports perΒ established reporting schedule.
- Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying informationΒ for case studies and reports on promising practices
Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:Β
Education and ExperienceΒ
- Bachelorβs degree preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years of work experience in project support. Experience in the field ofΒ Monitoring and Evaluation, Education, and/or Nutrition and for an NGO would be a plus.
- Additional education may substitute for some experience.
- Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.
- Β Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred.
- Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Personal SkillsΒ Β
- Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgmentΒ β’Β Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilitiesΒ β’Β Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
Travel RequiredΒ Β
50% travel to project sites throughout Koinadugu and Falaba Districts
Key Working Relationships:Β Β
Supervisory: Will Supervise theΒ ICT4D Database Officer
Internal:Β Chief of Party, MGD Supply Chain, Education, Literacy, Health and Nutrition teams, HeadΒ of Programs, Head of Operations, Area Manager, Management Quality staff, Regional AdvisersΒ External:Β Community members, teachers, School Management Committees, Ministry of Basic andΒ Senior Secondary Education and other government agencies, Mother Support Groups, Savings andΒ Internal Lending Community groups, local leadership.
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)Β Β
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member toΒ fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
- Integrity
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Builds Relationships
- Develops Talent
- Strategic Mindset
- Accountability & Stewardship
***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out theΒ commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as aΒ part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment toΒ serving those in need. CRSβ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children andΒ vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.Β Β
By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people withΒ dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further,Β I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, andΒ my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-relatedΒ topics.Β
HOW TO APPLY:
WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERΒ
To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevantΒ certificates to email, [email protected]Β
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Β
Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and SocialΒ Β Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicantsβ LocationsΒ
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilitiesΒ associated with the position.Β
CRSβ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adultsΒ from abuse and exploitation.Β
Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 23rdΒ August 2024.
2.) Project Manager
CRS JOB ADVERT β INTERNAL/EXTERNALΒ
CRS is recruiting for X1 Position: Project Manager β Alright Fund.Β
If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package.Β Β
About CRS
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in theΒ United States. CRS works toΒ save, protect, and transformΒ lives in need in more than 100 countries, withoutΒ regard to race, religion or nationality. CRSβ relief and development work is accomplished through programsΒ of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding. Catholic Relief Service (CRS) started work in Sierra Leone in 1963, carrying out the commitment of theΒ Catholic bishops and the Catholic community of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas.Β For over 60 years, CRS has been on the front lines in responding to emergencies and promoting health,Β education, agriculture, and urban resilience in Sierra Leone.
About the ProjectΒ
With funding from the CRS Advancing Local Leadership in the Right Way (ALL Right) Fund, CRS Sierra LeoneΒ will support Caritas Makeni Sierra Leone (CMSL) to become a leading organizationΒ in promoting inclusiveΒ education by integrating Inclusion into programming with an increased advocacy capacity to influenceΒ inclusive education in the North and North-West regions in Sierra Leon.
Through the ALLRight project, CRS will support CMSL to strengthen its institutional capacity to ensure that theΒ organization has the operational and technical systems and staff to implement high-quality projects thatΒ Β integrate inclusion into programming with an increased advocacy capacity to influence inclusive education inΒ Β communities they operate. The ALLRight project complements and builds on years of capacity-strengtheningΒ activities that CRS and CMSL have implemented together.
Job Summary:Β Β
You will manage the ALLRight project for Sierra Leone Country programme,Β implementing activities in lineΒ with the program implementation plan that advances capacity strengthening to better serve the poor andΒ vulnerable access to inclusive education in Sierra Leone. Your management skills and knowledge will ensureΒ Β that the ALLRight project delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving theΒ Β impact of its programming, with a lasting impact on CMSLβs leadership capacity.
Specific Responsibilities:Β Β
- Manage and implement all activities throughout relevant project cycles βΒ start-up, implementation,Β and close-out βΒ to ensure efficient and effective implementation in line with CRSΒ program qualityΒ principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices. Ensure project staff uses theΒ appropriate systems and tools.
- Provide strategic leadership in the development, identification and dissemination of standardizedΒ approaches and best practices to implement the capacity strengthening strategy of the project.Β EnsureΒ timely identification of technical assistance needs and coordinate within CRS Sierra Leone and
externally to mobilize the appropriate assistance for capacity strengthening tailored towards CMSLΒ Β identified needs.
- Work with the staff of relevant program, MEAL, Gender, Communication, and OperationsΒ departments, to develop/adapt and provide capacity building and institutional strengtheningΒ support for caritas Makeni Sierra Leone, based on partner needs and CRS best practices.Β Develop/adapt, provide, and/or oversee capacity-strengthening activities with partners, includingΒ accompaniment and mentoring.
- Ensure the effective sharing of information, including key decisions, status updates, successes, andΒ challenges, with the appropriate people within CRS and CMSL (in keeping with situational demandsΒ and the requirements of established agreements).
- Ensure appropriate application of CRSβ partnership and capacity strengthening principles, concepts,Β tools, and approaches.
- Act as a key resource person in project design and proposal development in respectiveΒ programming area, gap-filling and taking on growth responsibilities as needed.
- Champion learning with project staff and partner teams, including through quality planning andΒ facilitation of quarterly project review and planning meetings and other formal and informalΒ opportunities for learning. Analyze and evaluate project performance data following MEALΒ policy. Proactively identify issues and concerns and use participatory processes and appropriateΒ engagement of CRS and partner leadership to overcome implementation obstacles.
- Coordinate and monitor financial and material resources relevant to project needs.Β ThroughΒ planning and oversight, ensure efficient use of project resources.Β Provide leadership for projectΒ financial management, including budget planning, analysis, and reporting, in coordination withΒ partner staff and finance colleagues.
Education and Experience:Β Β
βͺΒ Masterβs degree in international development, international relations, or related field required.Β Additional experience may substitute for some education.
βͺΒ Minimum of 5 years of relevant field-based experience in coordinating or managing light toΒ moderately complex projects required, preferably with an international NGO.
βͺΒ Experience collaborating or working with local development or humanitarian actors, with specificΒ experience strengthening the capacity of local/national organizations required.
Required Languages: Strong written and spoken English required.
Travel: Travel to project location (Makeni) is required as needed to attend program-related activitiesΒ (accompaniment, trainings, meetings and workshops).
Must be willing and able to travel up to 50%.
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesΒ Β
βͺΒ Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound judgments.
βͺΒ Strong partnership and relationship management skills with the ability to influence and get buy-inΒ from people not under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical andΒ cultural settings.
βͺΒ Independent work ethic and ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
βͺΒ Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write clear reports.
βͺΒ Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented.
βͺΒ Knowledge of and/or experience using adult learning approaches.
Preferred QualificationsΒ
- Experience working with culturally diverse groups, participatory action planning, and communityΒ engagement.
- Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data.
- Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), WebΒ Conferencing Applications, and information management systems.
Key Working Relationships:
Internal:
βͺΒ CP Leadership staff
βͺΒ LLPCS Coordinator
βͺΒ Country Program programming and operations staff
βͺΒ RTA PCS
βͺΒ other RTA based on the needs of CMSL;
External: CMSL Board, Executive Director and Staff
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)Β Β
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member toΒ fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
- Integrity
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Builds Relationships
- Develops Talent
- Strategic Mindset
- Accountability & Stewardship
***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out theΒ commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as aΒ part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment toΒ serving those in need. CRSβ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children andΒ vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.Β Β
By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people withΒ dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further,Β
I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, andΒ my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-relatedΒ topics.Β
WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERΒ
To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevantΒ certificates to email,Β [email protected]
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and SocialΒ Β Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicantsβ LocationsΒ
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilitiesΒ associated with the position.Β Β
CRSβ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adultsΒ from abuse and exploitation.Β
Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 22ndΒ August 2024
3.) Water Fund Director
CRS JOB ADVERT β INTERNAL/EXTERNALΒ
CRS is recruiting for X1 Position: Water Fund Director.Β
If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package.Β Β
About CRS
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in theΒ United States. CRS works toΒ save, protect, and transformΒ lives in need in more than 100 countries, withoutΒ regard to race, religion or nationality. CRSβ relief and development work are accomplished through programsΒ of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding. Catholic Relief Service (CRS) started work in Sierra Leone in 1963, carrying out the commitment of theΒ Catholic bishops and the Catholic community of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas.Β For over 60 years, CRS has been on the front lines in responding to emergencies and promoting health,Β education, agriculture, and urban resilience in Sierra Leone.
About the Water Fund program:
Since 2018, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) have been working with moreΒ than a dozen national partners to create a Water Fund, which will facilitate investments in nature-basedΒ solutions for the protection and restoration of the Western Area Peninsula National Park (WAPNP), ensuringΒ sustainability of Freetown city and the Western Area Peninsulaβs water supply for future generations.Β Nature-based solutions represent an effective and financially sound means to address the growing waterΒ security challenges facing Sierra Leoneβs capital, Freetown. In January 2024, the Western Area PeninsulaΒ Water Fund was launched paving way for its establishment and institutionalization.Β The Western Area Peninsula Water Fund is organized as follows:
Steering Committee:Β The high-level steering committee plays a pivotal role in providing overall strategicΒ direction and guidance for the water fund.
Technical Committee:Β The technical committee focuses on the technical aspects of water resourceΒ management and conservation.
Secretariat: Serving as the administrative backbone of the water fund, the secretariat handles essentialΒ operational functions. The secretariat is managed by the National Water Resources Management Agency.
Job Title:Β Water Fund Director
Department:Β Urban Resilience
Reports To:Β Head of Programs
Country:Β CRS-Sierra Leone.
Duty Location:Β CRS Freetown Office
Job Summary:Β Β
As the Water Fund Director, you will represent CRS and TNC in providing strategic leadership in developmentΒ and implementation of the vision and strategy of the Water Fund, communication and engagement of theΒ steering committee and execution of conservation work in collaboration with the Water Fund Secretariate,Β the National Water Resources Management Agency, and technical support of the Water Fund TechnicalΒ Committee. You will lead in capacity development of the secretariat and the different sub-committees to
function effectively and lead resource mobilization efforts, providing leadership in identifying businessΒ development priorities and setting realistic objectives.
The WF Director is responsible for developing and fully implementing the Water Fund strategic plan as wellΒ as annual workplans and budget. You will ensure these are approved by the Steering Committee and donorΒ agencies as appropriate.
You will provide overall leadership and management of the Water Fund Program to serve the targetΒ communities including the poor and most vulnerable. Your leadership, management and technicalΒ knowledge will ensure the delivery of high-quality programming and advance the positioning of CRS as a leadΒ agency in the field of source water protection. As a senior leader you will contribute to proactively manageΒ security and mitigate security risks.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:Β
- Proactively pursue opportunities for new funding to ensure the growth of the Water Fund Program inΒ line with agency, regional, and CP strategic priorities. Serve as the technical lead and technical writer toΒ ensure quality proposals as per agency and donor standards.
- In collaboration with the Business Development Specialist develop high quality business developmentΒ strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short term and long-term objectives.Β Β β’Β Support and guide identification of partners from the public and the private sector and negotiation ofΒ CRSβ role on proposal consortia, ensuring a competitive position for CRS that adheres to the agencyβsΒ partnership principles and strategic directions. Research, track and analyze new opportunities and CRSβΒ competitive position within the marketplace.
- Cultivate and strengthen institutional relationships with the private sector institutional donors, partnerΒ organizations and other stakeholders.
- Work with appropriate staff to maintain data on past performance and corporate capacity, in order toΒ provide timely information for proposal submissions.
- Oversee technical assistance and capacity strengthening activities for staff and partner organizations toΒ enhance program quality and impact.
- Lead all aspects of the development, implementation and consolidation of the Water fund program,Β including sharing how the project contributes to the thought leadership of the industry.
- Β Serve as the primary point of contact to the Nature conservancy, program donors as well as public,Β private and non-government stakeholders.
- Ensure the project is designed and implemented to meet donor expectations in terms of timely andΒ quality results and budget, including strategies for phase out and sustainability.
- Oversee the development of communication strategies and materials, complying with donor and CRSβΒ branding and marketing requirements and procedures.
- Coordinate relationships with the Water Fund partner organizations, including organization ofΒ review/planning workshops. Contribute to coordination of the roles and activities of staff from otherΒ Water Fund member organizations in implementation in line with CRS partnership principles.
The Water Fund Director will support the Water Fund secretariat to carry out its roles and responsibilities:Β Β βΒ Actively support in the development and assumes responsibility for the implementation of the overallΒ strategic direction of the WAPWF in accordance with the vision, mission, values, strategic plan and goalsΒ in collaboration with the Water Fund secretariat and approved by the Steering Committee.Β βΒ Support the secretariat to draft policies for approval by the Steering Committee and prepare proceduresΒ to implement the organizational policies.
βΒ Review existing policies on an annual basis and recommend changes to the steering committee.
βΒ Support the steering committee on all aspects of the Water Fundsβ activities, issues and concernsΒ related to the Fund, and trends and emerging issues in the external environment.
βΒ Enforce adherence to legal guidelines in-house policies to maintain the Fund legality and ensure fullΒ compliance with business ethics.
βΒ Provide support in ensuring appropriate financial management of the Water Fundβs budget, includingΒ appropriate bookkeeping and accounting procedures, are followed.
βΒ Ensure appropriate and timely reporting to the steering committee and funders.Β Β βΒ Work with the Technical committee to prepare, manage and execute comprehensive annual budgets.Β βΒ Assist in reviewing all financial and non-financial reports to devise solutions or improvements.
Basic QualificationsΒ
- The position is open to candidates who previously served in a leadership role, such as ExecutiveΒ Director or top echelon government preferably in an environment, water, business, or conservationΒ related field (5-10 years preferred). Evidence of resource mobilization and fund investmentΒ experience will be an advantage.
- Masterβs Degree in sustainable watershed management, or Hydrology, Water Resources, WASH, andΒ fields related to water and the environment is required. PhD preferred.
- 7 or more yearsβ relevant management and technical experience.
- 5 yearsβ experience managing donor funds, including multi country grants. Strong knowledge andΒ experience in budget management.
- 5 years of staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.Β Experience coaching senior program staff.
Required LanguagesΒ βΒ Fluent in English and Krio
TravelΒ β include percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able toΒ travel up to 30 %.
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesΒ Β
- Strong strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the bigΒ picture and ability to make sound judgments and decisions.
- Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally andΒ externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
- Strong knowledge of local policies and regulations of natural resources management
- Β Team leadership abilities with diverse/multi-disciplinary teams. Coaching skills.
- Strong communications and presentation skills; able to develop tailored and persuasive messaging forΒ varied audiences.
- Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.
- Experienced in authentic engagement with community voices to lead and direct organizational strategy.
- Β The candidate should have prior experience with managing staff and volunteers.
- Demonstrated history of fundraising and ability to effectively relate to individual, corporate andΒ conservation donors.
- Good communicator and comfortable speaking in public, and with diverse audience.
- Β Experience developing organizational or program messaging and running marketing campaigns.
- Β Experienced in developing and overseeing budgets and ensuring the financial well-being for a program orΒ organization.
- Is a Big-picture, systemic thinker with the ability to make great things happen and also exerciseΒ judgement on how to effectively balance those efforts with organizational stability.
- Β Has an understanding of best practices for Non-Profit organizations, with knowledge on how toΒ implement these best practices.
Preferred QualificationsΒ
- Recognized leader in sector as demonstrated by peer reviewed publications, conferenceΒ presentations etc.
- Demonstrated experience of successful program management, including management of complex,Β high-value, multi-activity projects, with complicated logistics.
- Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships. Knowledge of CRS partnershipΒ strategy a plus.
- Ability to represent and present at high levels.
- Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications,Β and information and budget management systems.
Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):Β
Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they createΒ an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted inΒ the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or herΒ responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
- Personal AccountabilityΒ β Consistently takes responsibility for oneβs own actions.
- Acts with IntegrityΒ β Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. IsΒ considered honest.
- Builds and Maintains TrustΒ β Shows consistency between words and actions.
- Collaborates with OthersΒ β Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
- Β Open to LearnΒ β Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learnΒ new things.
Agency Leadership Competencies:Β
- Lead ChangeΒ β Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness,Β and innovation.
- Develops and Recognizes OthersΒ β Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhanceΒ team and agency performance.
- Strategic MindsetΒ β Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategyΒ and team priorities.
Supervisory Responsibilities βΒ The Water Fund Technical Advisor II.
Key Working Relationships:Β Β
Internal βΒ CRS Water Fund Field Officer, Urban Resilience team, CRS West Africa Wash & EnvironmentΒ Technical Advisor, CRS Country Representative, CRS Business Development and Communications ManagerΒ and reports to CRS Head of Programs.
External:Β The Nature Conservancy, National Water Resources Management Agency, the organization leadingΒ the Water Fund Technical committee, and the organization leading the Water Fund steering committee.
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)Β Β
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member toΒ fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
- Integrity
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Builds Relationships
- Develops Talent
- Strategic Mindset
- Accountability & Stewardship
***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out theΒ commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as aΒ part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment toΒ serving those in need. CRSβ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children andΒ vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.Β Β
By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people withΒ dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further,Β I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, andΒ my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-relatedΒ topics.Β
WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERΒ
To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevantΒ certificates to email,Β [email protected]
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and SocialΒ Β Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicantsβ LocationsΒ
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilitiesΒ associated with the position.Β Β
CRSβ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adultsΒ from abuse and exploitation.Β
Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 16thΒ August 2024.