🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Catholic Relief Services – 2 Positions

Catholic Relief Services is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Administrative Officer
2.) Community Health System Coordinator- TB/HIV

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Administrative Officer

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL 

CRS is recruiting for 1 Position: Administrative Officer 

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.  

About CRS 

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the  United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without  regard to race, religion, or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is conducted through programs of  emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. In Sierra Leone,  CRS has served vulnerable communities for over 50 years and is a leader in building the country’s capacity to  improve health and nutrition services for young children and their caregivers.




Job Title: Administrative Officer 

Department: Administration 

Reports To: Senior Operations Manager 

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.  

Duty Location: CRS Office in Freetown, must be willing to travel up to 10%. 

Job Summary:  

You will coordinate the provision of responsive, effective, and efficient administrative services in support of  the Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) mission to serve the poor and vulnerable. You will help ensure stewardship  of resources and a high-quality service approach are integrated into administrative systems, policies, and  procedures.

Roles and Key Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the efficient use and management of CP assets. Ensure fully compliant asset management  systems. Organize asset inventory monitoring, control, and reporting.
• Manage the provision of travel and logistics support and services to staff and visitors.  • Coordinate event planning activities, including delegation visits, trainings, and workshops. • Engage with relevant external stakeholders (government officials, landlords, service providers, etc.)

on assigned administrative matters and help ensure required authorizations and documents are up  to date.

• Prepare transactional documents in support of general operations processes and support  coordination of transaction processing (e.g. payment requests, travel authorizations, travel  advances, visas, etc.).
• Coordinate and report on activities and required resources to ensure cost efficient and quality  service delivery from administrative support functions.
• Help ensure administrative systems, processes, and policies are in line with agency standards and  donor and local law regulations.
• Help identify safety issues and ensuring a safe and sound work environment.

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or relevant field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in administrative support functions, with increasing  responsibility. Experience with a local or international NGO a plus.

Required Languages – English and Krio

Travel – include percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to  travel up to 10 %.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Good planning, organizational and time management skills
• Strong customer service orientation with very good communication and interpersonal skills  • Ethical conduct and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented

Preferred Qualifications 

• Additional education may substitute for some experience.
• Experience and proficient skills in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and  information management systems.

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

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 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 20th December, 2022

2.) Community Health System Coordinator- TB/HIV

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL 

About CRS 

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the  United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without  regard to race, religion, or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is conducted through programs of  emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. In Sierra Leone,  CRS has served vulnerable communities for over 50 years and is a leader in building the country’s capacity to  improve health and nutrition services for young children and their caregivers.

Project Background 

For Over 7 years, CRS Sierra Leone has successfully implemented a global fund project. The project’s success  has been contributed to the commitment and support of the team. CRS Sierra Leone accepted a COVID-19 fund to address the covid 19 pandemic in areas of implementation.

Job Title: Community Health System Coordinator- TB/HIV 

Department: Programs: Global Fund Project 

Reports To: Deputy Project Director- Global Fund 

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.  

Duty Location: CRS Office in Freetown, must be willing to travel up to 50%. 

Job Summary:  

The Community Health System Coordinator- TB/HIV will provide project management and technical  guidance and oversight to the planning, and delivery of global fund community case-finding activities. Coordination will include working with SR and PHUs to organize and conduct outreach activities, contact  tracking, and Index testing.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:  

• Coordinate community work to increase case findings in both HIV and TB
• Assist in providing technical leadership and technical support related to case identification in TB and  HIV strategies and approaches.
• Coordinate the design and implementation of Community HIV and TB case identification, including  contact tracing and Index testing in field-level projects and programs
• Provide technical assistance in HIV/AIDS clinical management and PMTCT capacity building to PHU  staff, Community Health Workers, and field staff.
• Represent CRS in TB and HIV Technical working groups with the MoHS.
• Provide oversight and supervisory roles to the appropriate technical staff Develop guidelines, tools, and recommendations related to the implementation.
• Contribute to the development of lessons learned from project implementation and apply these  lessons to modify existing and improve the design of new interventions.
• Remain informed on current programs in the field of clinical management of HIV/AIDS and TB-related development field by reviewing current literature and staying alert to any implication of such  experience in the interventions supported by global funds.
• Regularly, develop quality reports and presentations for internal and external sharing.
•  Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:  

Education and Experience  

• Degree or diploma in Medicine, or any health-related undergraduate degree. A Master’s degree in  Public Health, Epidemiology, Behavior, Medicine or a related sector is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated application of technical principles and concepts in health programming. General  knowledge of other related disciplines to ensure a proper cross-sectoral approach.
• Experience with program monitoring and evaluation, including applying data collection tools and  methodologies, data analysis, and data presentation.
• Experience and skills in networking and relations with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based and  civil society partners. Understanding of partnership principles.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications,  information and budget management systems, and knowledge-sharing networks.

Required Languages – English Language (Krio is optional). 

Travel – Must be willing to travel up to 50%

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Strong relationship management skills with the 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 strategic, analytical, problem-solving, and systems thinking skills with the capacity to see the big  picture and the ability to make sound judgment
• Good technical writing skills
• Presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills
• Proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented

Preferred Qualifications 

• Knowledge of CRS Partnership strategy and Partner management experience is an advantage. • Prior experience working in the West African region, is preferred.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Exceptional knowledge and experience in budget management and project management. • Ability in Microsoft Office Publisher, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Supervisory Responsibilities (if none, state none)

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

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)  

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and are 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 an up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates  to [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 the 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. 

The closing date for the receipt of application packages is the 20th of December 2022.