🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Catholic Relief Services (CRS) – 2 Positions

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

1.) Supply chain Cost Accountant
2.) Deputy Chief of Party

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Supply chain Cost Accountant

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

CRS is recruiting for Position:  – Supply chain Cost Accountant

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

Job Summary:

CRS has implemented an Oracle Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning system, called “Insight” within the agency.  The web-based, real-time system helps to give more visibility and controls of daily operations.  One of the key responsibilities is to make sure that all the transactions performed in the Supply chain module are fully transferred and costed and that all the accruals are identified, and necessary actions taken before the closing of each month. CRS Sierra Leone is therefore looking for a qualified financial specialist with a deep analytic skill to perform the above-described role.

Job Title: Supply chain Cost Accountant

Department: CRS SL Finance Department

Reports To:        Deputy Finance Manager- Grant 

Country:             Catholic Relief Services Sierra Leone Program

Duty Location: CRS Freetown

Job Responsibilities:

Cost accountant JD:

1. Manage Cost accounting period opening and closing at CP level. (Performing necessary month end close processes) in collaboration with HQ team.
2. Monitor and ensure Cost Accounting Schedule processes run on a regular basis. When needed run the processes manually.
3. Support on fixing or Fix any Costing “Error” or “Warning” in coordination with SCM team.
4. Run Sub-ledger Reconciliation Report on a regular basis, perform the necessary analysis and notify SCM team for any accounting error.
5. Analyze commitments and share with the relevant departments for corrections (Finance or SCM)
6. Support the Deputy Finance manager and Finance Manager on the GL data analyze and relevant reconciliation.
7. Share Cost Accounting review feedback to HQ Cost Accountant on monthly basis.
8. Run Inventory Valuation Report and do the analysis.
9. Adjust cost in cost management in needed.
10. Manage accruals.

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration or related discipline required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Five years related experience, with at least two years international experience required. Demonstrated experience implementing and/or supporting Finance and Supply chain applications required. Experience with Oracle applications preferred.
• Experience with an international development organization preferred.
• Experience with Finance and Supply Chain business processes within Non- Governmental Organizations preferred.
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and travel across various time zones (i.e., Africa, Asia, US)

Personal Skills 

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Excellent relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision.
• Strong strategic, analytical, organizational, and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment.
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful and results oriented.  Ability to be effective with minimal supervision.

Required Language Skills: English

Travel Required (10%)

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

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff) 

Based on the mission, values, and guiding principles of the agency, CRS competencies are to be exemplified by all staff in fulfillment of his or her respective roles and responsibilities.

• Integrity

• Accountability and Stewardship

• Builds Relationships

• Develops Talent

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Strategic Mindset

***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. 

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.

Please click on the link below and follow the instruction to apply.

https://launchpadrecruitsapp.com/apply/8252f345a6972fa4de53426a

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 29th August 2023.

2.) Deputy Chief of Party

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

CRS is recruiting for Position:  – Program Deputy Chief of Party I – USDA McGovern Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition

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

Job Summary: 

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party for a USDA McGovern Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Project in Sierra Leone. The project is planned for October 2021 – September 2025 and aims to improve literacy, reduce hunger and improve nutrition among pre-school and primary school-age students, especially girls. The current McGovern Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition (MGD/FFE) project -LAN 4 U FUTURE (2020-2025) covers 81,689 students in 310 primary schools.  The project will focus on behavioral changes and outcomes sustainability. The project will also be implemented in a hard-to-reach areas and over changing context. As Deputy Chief of Party, you will oversee the technical side of the project to serve the poor and vulnerable while supervising a project team of four. Your management and technical knowledge will ensure the delivery of high-quality programming and reporting to the donor. You will link and liaise with resources inside and outside of CRS to ensure that the various sector leads integrate relevant social behavior change (SBC) and sustainability activities into their work. As a senior leader you will contribute to proactively managing partnership, risk and compliance.

Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party I – USDA McGovern Dole International Food for                Education and Child Nutrition

Department: Programs

Reports To:        Chief of Party – USDA McGovern Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition

Country:             Catholic Relief Services Sierra Leone Program

Duty Location: CRS Freetown

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of the development, implementation, and consolidation of the MGD-FFE project. Serve as a point of contact on area of responsibility to USDA as well as public, private and non-government stakeholders, when needed.
• Manage key function of the project to meet donor expectations in terms of timely and quality results and budget. Contribute to ensuring coordination between program and operations leads. Contribute to ensuring the CRS program quality standards are adhered to per MEAL policy and procedures.

• Manage and mitigate risk. Ensure compliance in DONOR grants including oversight of partner budgets, finance and administration.
• Liaise with relevant CRS TA to ensure that SBC and sustainability considerations are developed and applied to the relevant project sectors.
• Effectively review and consolidate technical reports from CRS staff and partners to ensure timely submission of qualitative performance reports to USDA.
• Manage and mitigate risk through monitoring national and regional issues that may impact staff and programming. Ensure all staff understand and adhere to CRS staff safety and security policies and plans.
• Promote, uphold and model a commitment to the efficient use of agency and donor resources. Help ensure compliance with USDA grants, including financial tracking and oversight of partner budgets, finance, administration and reporting to USDA.
• Maintain relationships with key staffs 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.
• Support the MEAL and project technical staff in the development of project Communication Strategy for Behavioral Change (CCC) for all sectors of the MGD project.
• Provide guidance and training to partners on communication activities for behavioral change in their respective districts as well as the integration of social cohesion.
• Provide guidance to direct reports (SILC/community engagement, school canteen and nutrition, Health/WASH) in the design of tools to facilitate, track and collect data throughout the project implementation process for effective capitalization and disseminating best practices.
• Participate in the organization of project visibility and experience sharing events.
• Create and maintain proper conditions for learning for direct reports. 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in international development, project management, 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 and technical reporting to donors.

Required Languages 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and required. Knowledge and proficiency in local Sierra Leonean languages is a plus.

Travel 

Ability to travel on field missions up to 25% of the time. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time in Kabala for field supervision and stakeholder engagement.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recognized technical experience and qualifications in Education, and more specifically School Feeding.

• 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.

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

Supervisory Responsibilities 

SILC & Community Engagement Project Manager, School Canteen & Nutrition Project Manager, Health & WASH Officer

Key Working Relationships:

Internal:  Country Representative, Head of Programming, Head of Operations, Partnership & Sustainability PM, CP MEAL Manager, project Grants Manager, Manager, Administration and Human Resources Managers, Senior Logistic manager, LRP Manager, Finance Manager, relevant sector TAs

External:  Government of Sierra Leone officials in Ministries of Education, Health and Agriculture, and decentralized structures, local and international implementing partner organizations, project consultants, Plan and WFP.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff) 

Based on the mission, values, and guiding principles of the agency, CRS competencies are to be exemplified by all staff in fulfillment of his or her respective roles and responsibilities.

• Integrity

• Accountability and Stewardship

• Builds Relationships

• Develops Talent

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Strategic Mindset

***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. 

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.

Please click on the link below and follow the instruction to apply.

https://launchpadrecruitsapp.com/apply/70867ffa0714612b27c9eade

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 29th August 2023.