🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ Catholic Relief Services (CRS) – Project Field Officers

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

CRS is recruiting for X1 Position:  Project Field Officers.

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. 

Since 1963, Catholic Relief Services has been an integral development partner in Sierra Leone; addressing national needs in Health, Agriculture, and Education. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and

Malaria (the Global Fund) has approved Sierra Leone to run Grant Cycle 7 (GC7) the Ministry of Health and

Sanitation (MoHS) is the Principal Recipient, while World Vision International (WVI) is the Co-Principal

Recipient. Catholic Relief Services has been selected to serve as Sub-Recipient (SR) under the supervision of World Vision International in 4 districts (Kenema, Kambia, Tonkolili and Western Area Urban). CRS’ main responsibilities include Social Behavior Change (SBC) promotion, mass-media and community outreach communication through various communication channels and strategies, capacity strengthening and activity evaluation.

Job Title:              Project Field Officer

Department:      Global Fund – Health Program

Reports To:        District Coordinator

Country:               CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location: Field Based (District)

Job Summary: 

Project Field Officer for the Global Fund GC7 grant will facilitate the achievement of project objectives through direct implementation at community level and relationship-building, PHUs, community structures including, Community Health Workers (CHWs), School Health Clubs (SHCs), CAAMTA groups, and religious and traditional leaders and reporting on all project activities there by advancing Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your implementation and relationship management skills at community level will ensure that the project for which you are responsible applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Organize at district/community level and lead the implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
• Supervise School Health Club (SHC) monthly meetings and school outreach activities. Ensure material supplies for SHC quiz competitions are properly accounted for.
• Work with CHWs in creating demand for identification, referral of people with fever for testing and prompt treatment.
• Work with CAAMTA group members in review of activities, action plans and data collection with PHUs.
• Provide routine one-on-one mentoring and coaching of CAAMTA, SCHs and CHWs to ensure quality implementation of grant activities.
• Plan and work with DHMTs in the operational districts for the implementation of project activities.
• Ensure learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle. Support accountability through coordinating with other staff in other districts in efforts to reflect on project experiences. Analyse implementation challenges and report any inconsistencies and/or gaps to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.
• Coordinate the provision of any logistical and administrative support to beneficiaries.
• Ensure project documentation for assigned activities is complete as per donor requirements.
• Submit monthly project activity report to District Coordinator.

Other Specific Responsibility:

Under the supervision of the District Coordinator, the Project Field Officer will serve as the lead in chiefdom/community activity implementation and ensures the implementation of quality SBC project activities in assigned operational district.  

Support implementation and Coordination.

• Work with District Coordinator to report on barriers to implementation in the field and provide inputs to problem-solving.
• Prepare and represent CRS to report progress during DHMT monthly coordination meetings.
• Actively seek to understand the main interventions being promoted by other development actors in the assigned operational district and ensure coordination.
• Capture and report on project challenges, major decisions, lessons learned, and best practices gathered from monthly DHMT coordination meetings.
• Provide monthly report to District Coordinator.
• Identify and report on any gaps or weaknesses in activity implementation.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research

• Conduct meetings/supervise project implementation sites:
  • Work to cover 30 Schools Health Clubs every month.
  • 50 CAAMTA communities per month oConduct outreach activities, verify supporting documentation.
• Systematically ensure timely and quality reporting in operational district.
• Support the conduct of surveys (small- and large-scale studies)
• Support quarterly monitoring by MEAL Manager

Capacity Strengthening of beneficiaries.

• Provide training and mentoring support to SHC, CAAMTA, CHW and other health supporting structures in the communities.
• Work with PHUs to provide support to CHWs in the implementation of project activities.

DHMT Support

• Work closely with the district health management teams (DHMTs) including the DHMT District Medical Officers, the malaria focal person, Social Mobilizers, M&E Officers, and other key partners to ensure that SBC and outreach activities are included in the planning and management of the districts.
• Ensure linkages between PHU staff, CHWs, with CRS structures within the communities (These include SHCs and CAAMTA) as appropriate.
• Linkages between DHMTs and other partners

 Representation

• Establish strong working relationships with DHMTs, district stakeholders, PHUs, CHWs, SHCs and CAAMTA.
• Participate in District Health Management coordination meetings.
• Represent the project at various levels as delegated by supervisor.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Activity implementation at community level, SHC and CAAMTA

Key Working Relationships

• Internal: District Coordinator, MEAL Manager, Senior Project Officer, Project Manager, Grant Manager and Health Program Director.
• External: District Medical Officer, DHMTs, School Health Clubs, CAAMTA group other key Partners, and stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma/bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Project activity implement, data collection and/or capacity building of beneficiaries.
• Experience in financial statement preparation, budgeting, and grant reporting.
• Experience with the Global Fund, UNAIDS and Rollback Malaria will be an added advantage.
• Ability to meet deadlines in multiple-tasking environments.
• Significant field experience working with DHMTs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, organized and detail oriented.
• Willingness to work additional hours during critical implementation periods.
• Excellent planning skills.
• Ability to work independently and objectively maintaining the highest standards of integrity in job performance.
• Flexible and easily adaptable to change.
• Ability to work in and promote a team environment/concept.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word).

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

***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’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. 

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related topics. 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

  To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates to email, [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 Social Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations 

 Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

 CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 11^th October 2024.