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

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

1.) Country Program Communications Officer
2.) Risk and Compliance Manager

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Country Program Communications Officer

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL 

CRS is recruiting for x1 Position: Country Program Communications 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 accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education,  microfinance, and peacebuilding.

Job Title: Country Program Communications Officer

Department: Business Development and Communications

Reports To: Business Development Specialist

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location: CRS Freetown office

Job Summary 

The Communications Officer for CRS Sierra Leone works closely with the Regional Communications  staff and HQ Communications team to create content and to ensure strategic alignment of  communications, consistent messaging, and strong brand identity. The Communications Officer  creates content and uses effective communications channels to reach several different audiences  and help increase CRS Sierra Leone’s positioning for funding and influence. This includes stories,  multimedia, and reports as required, as well as ensuring CRS compliance with donor branding and  marking requirements.

Roles and Key Responsibilities 

• Write, design, and manage the production of creative and compelling communication and  marketing material –stories, photos, video, fact sheets, brochures, etc. – for various  audiences, including public and private donors, local and national governments, local  Churches, partners, media, and others as needed.
• Coordinate freelancers in the production of the above marketing materials as needed.
•    Support the procurement processes for licenses, equipment, and applications needed to  implement the CPs communications plan.
• Use and tailor agency messages tailored for each audience and identify and utilize effective  distribution channels to disseminate communications materials to key audiences.
•  As appropriate, manage social media channels and create content platforms like Facebook  and Twitter.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local media and help identify opportunities to reach  key audiences, and coach country program staff in effective local media representation.
•  Support the dissemination of relevant information among personnel, partners, and project participants or other relevant actors related to the CP.
• Provide marketing and communications support for events, including signage, handouts,  talking points, photos, liaising with media, etc., and convene local media whenever a CRS  event takes place.
• Support the creation of processes, manuals, and training for CP staff and partners on issues  related to communications, marketing, and media created for the development of the CP.

Basic Qualifications  

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, or related studies; experience in  INGOs or UN preferred.
• Minimum two years of marketing and communication experience, ideally for an NGO or  another organization in development and relief programming.
• Excellent English language oral and written communication skills are required.
•  Individuals must possess the ability to influence without direct authority.
•  Ability and desire to work well with diverse employees and customers in a cooperative and  friendly manner.
• Must possess the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
•  Demonstrated track record of successfully disseminating information to a variety of target  audiences.
• Travel up to 40 % is required.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and desktop publishing skills is required.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, is strongly desired.

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff): 

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create  an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. 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.

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• • Acts with Integrity – Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is  considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust – Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
•  Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to  learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies: 

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility,  openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and  enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency  strategy and team priorities.

Supervisory Responsibilities  

None

What we offer  

CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, vision,  generous retirement savings plan and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven  culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 

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 26th October 2023.

2.) Risk and Compliance Manager

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CRS is recruiting for X1 Position: – Risk and Compliance Manager – WARO 

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

Job Summary: 

You will manage risk functions for the country program (CP) adhering to CRS policies, local laws, and donor  regulations to ensure effective delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable. Your  knowledge and guidance will reduce risk to staff, to the effectiveness of our programming and to the people  we serve through the application of the principles of stewardship, integrity, transparency, and  accountability.

Job Title: Risk and Compliance Manager 

Reports To: WARO Risk & Compliance RTA 

Country: Catholic Relief Services – WARO 

Location: On Line- Remote.  

Roles and Key Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with audit, risk and compliance leads in HQ and the regional level and CP leadership on  implementing and strengthening internal control systems and continuous process performance  improvement.
• Anticipate and identify risk issues and challenges and the most appropriate solutions to address  them.
• Supports with new staff (WARO & CP level) onboarding process.
• Designs and facilitates training materials in risk management, fraud prevention and compliance.
•  Supports Regional Technical Advisor in end year activities (ICQ and Risk reporting process).
•  Supports Regional Technical Advisor in reviewing agreements (prime and sub agreements).
•  Support implementation of sub-recipient financial management policy (SRFMP)
•  In collaboration with CP management, plan and perform internal audits, control reviews and  compliance assessments. Analyze results and provide recommendations.
• In collaboration with CP management, programming, and/or operation leads, design and facilitate  relevant risk training sessions and contribute to relevant components of institutional capacity  strengthening plans for CRS and partners.
• Serve as liaison and support external audits. Coordinate action plans to close out audit findings.

Fraud Allegation Management Surge capacity role 

• Carry out and lead reviews/investigations at CP and partners level and effectively report the  outcomes to supervisor, CP management & EtU as applicable.
• Ensure key steps throughout the investigative process, including planning, fieldwork, reporting is coordinated effectively with input and guidance from the Region and EtU. That reviews and  investigations are performed in line with supervisor’s guidance, CRS Fraud Allegation Management  Procedures, CRS Policies, local laws, and donor regulations.
• Develop or contribute to the development of investigation plans/Scope of Work (SoW) for  investigations.
• Undertake investigations & reviews into allegations of violations of policies, procedures, standards,  guidelines, and applicable rules and regulations.
• Effectively document and write reports on findings and recommendations to improve processes and  internal controls. Propose strategies to strengthen country office control systems and procedures.

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, or another relevant field preferred. CIA, CFE or CPA or similar qualification highly preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or Project Management Professional certifications preferred.
•  Minimum of 7 years work experience, ideally with an international organization, with progressive  responsibility in operations and/or programming. At least 3 of these years entailing audit,  Investigations, compliance, or risk management experience.
• Knowledge of audit standards and compliance regulations; knowledge of COSO’s Internal Control  Framework or The Institute of Internal Audit’s International Standards for the Professional Practice  of Internal Auditing

Required Languages – English, French

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 50 %.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Strong relationship management skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and systems thinking skills.
• Ability to make sound judgment.
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
•  Knowledge of and experience working with USG, DFID, and other major public donors
•  Proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented
• Experience carrying out audits/investigations, internal control, and financial systems review
•  Skilled in collecting, synthesizing, and analyzing data.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• High level of language proficiency English (and other languages French, Spanish, Arabic)
•  Able to make oral presentations and write clear reports.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Knowledge of data analytics techniques and process performance improvement leading practices • Knowledge of accounting systems
• Coaching and training abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and information

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: None 

Key Working Relationships: 

Internal: Country Risk & Compliance Managers & Officers, Country Representatives, Heads of Operations,  Global Risk & Compliance team, other operations department staff.

External: Partners,

***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. 

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. 

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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.  

To apply for this position please click the link: Job Link 

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 

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 26th October 2023