🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Catholic Relief Services – 2 Positions

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Technical Advisor – Partner Safeguarding
2.) Deputy Project Director

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Technical Advisor – Partner Safeguarding

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL 

CRS is recruiting for 1 Position: Technical Advisor – Partner Safeguarding 

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 are 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: Technical Advisor – Partner Safeguarding 

Department: Programmes 

Reports To: Technical Partnership Advisor  

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.  

Duty Location: CRS Office in Freetown. 

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 accomplished through programs  of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Job Summary:  

The CP Technical Advisor – Partner Safeguarding is a new or current CRS staff member who will oversee and coordinate the roll-out of the forthcoming partner safeguarding procedures and minimum standards to  implementing partners at the CP level.

The responsibilities laid out in this job description will be carried out in consultation with the position’s  supervisor, the Technical Partnership Advisor

Job responsibilities:  

Regional Coordination and Learning  

• Participate in a series of ToT (Training of Trainers) events on the partner safeguarding  procedure/framework and minimum standards
• Act as a liaison between the CP and the Regional Partner Safeguarding Advisor on partner  safeguarding
• Participate in relevant learning events and a regional partner safeguarding community of practice  and share experiences and lessons learnt with other partner safeguarding staff

Implementation of Partner Safeguarding Procedures 

• Conduct a mapping of implementing partners and develop CP partner safeguarding annual  workplan in collaboration with other relevant CP staff
• Organize orientation sessions for senior partner staff on the minimum standards and assessment  process and tools
• Coordinate and conduct partnersafeguarding assessments according to the procedures • Coordinate with other relevant CP staff and departments supporting the partner assessment  process and collating their contributions (if applicable)
• Ensure partners submit improvements plans following the outcome of their assessment as per  procedure
• Conduct partner follow-up visits within the required timeframe
• Coordinate all partner safeguarding capacity strengthening activities in line with the partner’s  improvement plan. This includes:
• Providing partners with relevant templates and tools
• Organise and conduct online or face-to-face training to partners and technical  accompaniment on relevant minimum standards (as per training materials and guidance  provided by the Ethics Unit)
• Coordinate technical support of other CP staff and departments (e.g. Investigation Focal  Point, HR, MEAL) to partners
• In consultation with the Regional Partner Safeguarding Advisor, to contextualize and make  necessary adaptations of partner safeguarding training materials and tools provided by the Ethics  Unit
• Coordinate, conduct and communicate the re-assessments of partners as per the Partner  Safeguarding Procedure
• Ensure that documentation from the assessments, re-assessments and follow-up visits are safely  stored in the office and relevant documents are uploaded onto Gateway

Community Level Safeguarding 

• support partners to undertake awareness raising on safeguarding
• support partner to identify/ form community owned complaint and feedback mechanisms • strengthening the linkage between community Complaint and feedback mechanisms and the CRS toll  Free line

Coordination and communication at CP level  

• Be the first point of contact for partners in relation to the partner safeguarding procedures and  provide partners with appropriate information and technical resources
• Be the first point of contact for CP staff in relation to the partner safeguarding procedures and  other partner safeguarding requests and questions
• Write regular (e.g., monthly/quarterly) progress reports on the roll-out of the partner safeguarding  procedures and share with supervisor, SMT, partnership staff and regional partner safeguarding  advisor
• Organise regular meetings with key program, risk& compliance, operations, partnership staff (if  applicable) and any other relevant CP staff to provide update on the status, progress, and  challenges of rolling out partner safeguarding procedures at the CP level
• Ensure the coordination of all partner safeguarding activities with other CP staff involved in partner  capacity building activities or assessments, including SRFMP and HOCAI
• If applicable, serve as the point of contact at the CP level for Empower and other CRS initiatives on  partner safeguarding
• If applicable, serve as the point of contact at the CP level on ensuring compliance with partner  safeguarding procedures within HRD emergency responses
• any other tasks/duties as assigned by the supervisor

Candidate Profile 

Basic Qualifications:  

• Minimum of five years of experience in the humanitarian or development sector
•  Minimum of three years of experience in designing and conducting trainings and/or implementing  partnership capacity strengthening initiatives
• Experience of having worked directly with senior staff of implementing partners
•  Previous experience in the field of protection or safeguarding
• Experience in conducting assessments (preferred)

Education and Experience  

• preferable a Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Development, Project Management,  Organizational Development, Psychology, Business or Public Administration

Required Languages 

• Krio, Temne and Mende  
• Strong English skills (preferred) 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (SKAs)  

• Promotes the integration of a survivor-centered approach in all areas of their work
•  Contributes to safeguarding risk assessment and mitigation strategies in relation to areas of their work
•  Promotes widespread awareness and where applicable, use of safeguarding reporting channels  throughout their work
• Knowledge of industry safeguarding/sexual exploitation and abuse principles and standards
•  Excellent interpersonal, communication, representation, and networking skills

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 3rd December, 2022

2.) Deputy Project Director

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL 

CRS is recruiting for 1 Position: Deputy Project Director – Global Fund 

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.

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: Deputy Project Director 

Department: Programs: Global Fund Project 

Reports To: Project Director 

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.  

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

Job Summary:  

The Deputy Project Director will provide project management and technical guidance and oversight to the  planning, and delivery of global fund projects. Coordination will include SR management and capacity  strengthening as needed.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:  

• Support the global fund Project Director (PD) to coordinate project engagement with the Sub recipients and disease focal leads of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, ensuring a highly  coordinated, effective engagement, and strong partnership.
• Supply technical support and guidance on Implementing the global fund NFM3 project, and  community systems strengthening.
• Coordinate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Accountability (MEAL) department to  oversee the design and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation system, using proper forms,  procedures, and tools for data collection and analysis, promoting ICT4D as the basis for measuring,  documenting, and reporting outcomes.
• Support the Global Fund Project Director to manage and mitigate risk. Ensure compliance with the GF grant including oversight of partner budgets, finance and administration, and reporting. • Coordinate relationships with partner organizations. Contribute to coordination of roles and activities  of staff from consortium member organizations in implementation in line with CRS partnership  principles.
• Support team growth and keep proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing  ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the ability to detect, analyze and respond quickly to deficiencies.  • Find performance gaps and training opportunities for CRS and partner staff and ensure the design and  delivery of high-quality training and technical aid.
• Led project teams on integrating donor strategies, priorities, and technical requirements into CRS’  approach while contributing to learning and training strategies and agendas/curriculums, conducting training and workshops, and mentoring and coaching CP staff.
• Contribute to developing and implementing agency-wide strategies, standards, tools, and best  practices as they relate to knowledge of communicable and non-communicable diseases and their  related interventions.
• Led review and validation of technical documents, training materials, and policy briefs to meet  national and CRS, and international standards.
• Ensure adaptation of evidence- and/or science-based approaches in the implementation of global fund  activities.

Basic Qualifications:  

Education and Experience  

• Degree in Medicine, or any health-related undergraduate degree is a must.
• Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Behavior, Medicine, or related sector is an added  advantage.
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience in project implementation, an advisory or  management role with progressive responsibilities, ideally with an international NGO. • Previous experience providing technical assistance and developing successful proposals for external  donor funding is required.
• Demonstrated application of technical principles and concepts in health programming. General  knowledge of other related disciplines to ensure proper cross-sectoral approach.
• Experience in business development, project design and proposal development in health including  technical writing.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, facilitation, and training applying adult learning principles and  practices.
• 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, 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 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 8th December 2022.