🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Catholic Relief Services (CRS) – 3 Positions

Freetown & Bo | Sierra Leone Posted 1 year ago Posted on NGO / Community Services, Project Management

Catholic Relief Services is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Partners Capacity Building Officer
2.) Programme Manager
3.) Zonal Coordinator

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Partners Capacity Building Officer

CRS is recruiting for 1 Position: Partners Capacity Building 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.

CRS launched its work in Sierra Leone in 1963 supporting relief and development operations in the country. CRS Sierra Lone has proudly maintained a strong reputation and relationship with partners and the communities we serve in the country implementing a multi-sector program portfolio based on the country’s dynamic needs. Today, the Country Program has a portfolio built around several major programs in Health, Nutrition, Education, Peace Building and Urban Resilience. CRS Sierra Leone has its main office in Freetown and a field office in Kabala, with over 160 staff in total.

About the Project

With funding from the CRS Advancing Local Leadership in the Right Way (ALL Right) Fund, CRS Sierra Leone will support Caritas Makeni Sierra Leone (CMSL) to become a leading organization in promoting inclusive education by integrating Inclusion into programming with an increased advocacy capacity to influence inclusive education in the North and North-West regions in Sierra Leon.

Through the ALL Right project, CRS will support CMSL to strengthen its institutional capacity to ensure that the organization has the operational and technical systems and staff to implement high-quality projects that integrate inclusion into programming with an increased advocacy capacity to influence inclusive education in communities they operate. The ALL Right project complements and builds on years of capacity-strengthening activities that CRS and CMSL have implemented together.

Job Summary:

You will lead designs, implements, and evaluates capacity strengthening initiatives that build the programmatic and managerial effectiveness of partners. The CRS Sierra Leone Partners Capacity Building Officer responds to the call of the CRS Principles of Partnership to support the needs of local partners to improve partner systems, structure, management, policies and procedures to build the effectiveness of partners to serve the poor. S/he models CRS’s partnership principles and works to strengthen partner capacity in a way that respects partner autonomy.

The person will support Local Leadership Partners Capacity Strengthening Unit (LLPCS)to utilize CRS resources, staff, and management tools to strengthen partner organizations and improve relations between CRS and its local partners; in-line with the CRS Local leadership strategy and requested needs of the partners.

S/he will also support on supervisory trainings on organizational development that includes program oversight, internal system strengthening (human resources, finance, procurement notably) , governance, advocacy and growth to improve program quality and internal controls and strengthen partners’ access to competitive funding opportunities.

Specific Responsibilities:

Leads the annual/monthly planning and implementation of capacity strengthening activities; Sub Recipient Financial Management Policy (SRFMP) assessment and partners monitoring visit to ensure high quality performance targets and adherence to standards, best practices and donor guidelines.
Help evaluate subrecipient financial management and internal controls processes in accordance with SRFMP policy and help strengthen capacity of partner in SRFMP financial and internal controls for organizational efficiency.
Set and monitor sound financial and internal controls procedures for grant subrecipients and partners following established SRFMP standards and best practices. Assess, evaluate and monitor subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with SRFMP policy and strengthen capacity of partner in financial transactions and internal controls.
Support in the development and monitoring of Institutional Capacity Improvement Plans (ICIPs), this includes monitoring and updating ICIPs trackers to ensure all actions are implemented within the implementation period. Works with partners and CRS staff to address identified weaknesses in programs/projects, to address audit findings, or other management quality (MQ)-related shortcomings during ICIPs Implementations
Help share information with subrecipients and staff on SRFMP financial accounting and internal controls policies and procedural compliance and deliver trainings and other capacity building activities for partners.
Participate in field activities such as monitoring and evaluations, strategic planning processes to ensure an appropriate approach to partner capacity strengthening activities and initiatives. Effectively track the progress made on the ICIPs and help facilitates the support needed to close ICIPs within the set timeframe.
Works with LLPCS staff to apply and share learnings from standardized approaches and best practices in strengthening the capacity of local partners, demonstrate trust and mutual respect when engaging partners and coordinating the strengthening of partner capacity.
Represents CRS’s capacity strengthening initiatives externally with partners, the government, peer organizations, and donor agencies.

Education and Experience:

▪ BSc. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration strongly preferred. Courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).

▪ · Minimum of two years accounting experience, preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.

▪ Work experience in project support in Partnership and Capacity Strengthening with progressive responsibilities, ideally with an international NGO.

▪ Understanding and application of technical principles and concepts in partnership and capacity strengthening. Good knowledge of related disciplines to ensure proper cross-sectoral approach.

▪ Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through organizational change processes, coaching, mentoring, training, and other formal and non-formal methods in a diverse and multi-cultural team setting.

▪ Basic experience with program monitoring and evaluation including development of indicators, data collection tools and methodologies, data analysis, and data presentation.

▪ Demonstrated experience and skills to represent the organization at the high levels meetings with donors, government, international NGOs, local partners – faith-based and civil society. Understanding of partnership principles.

▪ Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications and strong understanding of information and budget management systems and knowledge-sharing networks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

▪ Knowledge of the relevant public donors’ regulations preferred.

Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies.
Conscientious, accurate and thorough with great attention to detail
Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics • Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results oriented.
Ability to work collaboratively.

Personal Skills

▪ Excellent interpersonal, organizational and written and verbal communication skills. ▪ Proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented

▪ Excellent presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills

Required/Desired Foreign Language

▪ Fluent English required.

Travel Required (include percentage of required travel, if applicable)

Must be willing and able to travel 25% per year within the Country.

Key Working Relationship

Internal

LLPCS Coordinator
Grant Managers/Accountants
Safeguarding TA
Country Program programming and operations staff

External:

Sub-Recipient
Partners

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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 click the below link.

https://launchpadrecruitsapp.com/apply/dbe663c757ee8a358d15140b

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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 30th June 2023

2.) Programme Manager

CRS is recruiting for 1 Position: Programme Manager

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

About the Project

Through the ALLRight project, CRS will support CMSL to strengthen its institutional capacity to ensure that the organization has the operational and technical systems and staff to implement high-quality projects that integrate inclusion into programming with an increased advocacy capacity to influence inclusive education in communities they operate. The ALLRight project complements and builds on years of capacity-strengthening activities that CRS and CMSL have implemented together.

Job Summary:

You will manage the ALL Right project for Sierra Leone Country programme, implementing activities in line with the program implementation plan that advances capacity strengthening to better serve the poor and vulnerable access to inclusive education in Sierra Leone. Your management skills and knowledge will ensure that the ALL Right project delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of its programming, with a lasting impact on CMSL’s leadership capacity.

Specific Responsibilities:

Manage and implement all activities throughout relevant project cycles – start-up, implementation, and close-out – to ensure efficient and effective implementation in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices. Ensure project staff uses the appropriate systems and tools.
Provide strategic leadership in the development, identification and dissemination of standardized approaches and best practices to implement the capacity strengthening strategy of the project. Ensure timely identification of technical assistance needs and coordinate within CRS Sierra Leone and externally to mobilize the appropriate assistance for capacity strengthening tailored towards CMSL identified needs.
Work with the staff of relevant program, MEAL, Gender, Communication, and Operations departments, to develop/adapt and provide capacity building and institutional strengthening support for caritas Makeni Sierra Leone, based on partner needs and CRS best practices. Develop/adapt, provide, and/or oversee capacity-strengthening activities with partners, including accompaniment and mentoring.
Ensure the effective sharing of information, including key decisions, status updates, successes, and challenges, with the appropriate people within CRS and CMSL (in keeping with situational demands and the requirements of established agreements).
Ensure appropriate application of CRS’ partnership and capacity strengthening principles, concepts, tools, and approaches.
Act as a key resource person in project design and proposal development in respective programming area, gap-filling and taking on growth responsibilities as needed.
Champion learning with project staff and partner teams, including through quality planning and facilitation of quarterly project review and planning meetings and other formal and informal opportunities for learning. Analyze and evaluate project performance data following MEAL policy. Proactively identify issues and concerns and use participatory processes and appropriate engagement of CRS and partner leadership to overcome implementation obstacles.
Coordinate and monitor financial and material resources relevant to project needs. Through planning and oversight, ensure efficient use of project resources. Provide leadership for project financial management, including budget planning, analysis, and reporting, in coordination with partner staff and finance colleagues.

Education and Experience:

▪ Master’s degree in international development, international relations, or related field required. Additional experience may substitute for some education.

▪ Minimum of 5 years of relevant field-based experience in coordinating or managing light to moderately complex projects required, preferably with an international NGO.

▪ Experience collaborating or working with local development or humanitarian actors, with specific experience strengthening the capacity of local/national organizations required.

Required Languages: Strong written and spoken English required.

Travel: Travel to project location (Makeni) cis required as needed to attend program-related activities (accompaniment, trainings, meetings and workshops).

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

▪ Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound judgments. ▪ Strong partnership and 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.

▪ Independent work ethic and ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.

▪ Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write clear reports.

▪ Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented.

▪ Knowledge of and/or experience using adult learning approaches.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with culturally diverse groups, participatory action planning, and community engagement.
Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data.
Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, and information management systems.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal:

▪ CP Leadership staff

▪ LLPCS Coordinator

▪ Country Program programming and operations staff

▪ RTA PCS

▪ other RTA based on the needs of CMSL;

External: CMSL Board, Executive Director and Staff

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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

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER To apply for this position please click the below link.

https://launchpadrecruitsapp.com/apply/ed3cc1eae6ff65eee2e47981

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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 30th June 2023

3.) Zonal Coordinator

CRS is recruiting for 1 Position: Zonal Coordinator – Bo

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

Job Summary

As one of the leaders for the Global Fund project Field Operations will facilitate the achievement of project objectives through coordinating, and relationship-building, with all district government and non-government strategic partners in Health, Education, local councils, agriculture, and traditional leaders at all levels, and reporting on all project activities and providing technical guidance and advice to staff and implementing partner(s) advancing Catholic Relief Services (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your coordination and relationship management skills 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 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.
Ensure learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle. Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and guiding partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences. Analyze implementation challenges and report any inconsistencies and/or gaps to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.
Coordinate and oversee working relationships with all local project stakeholders and serve as the liaison between them and the project team to mobilize local actors and promote project activities and impact.
Supervise and perform ad-hoc inspections of various processes and resources at project sites to ensure timely project activities implementation and adherence to established process standards and procedures. Ensure proper tracking of resource use for project activities through periodic budget reviews and follow-up with and assistance to implementing partner.
Support and coordinate capacity building and technical support activities to ensure assigned project activities are implemented per project guidelines and standards.
Coordinate the provision of any logistical and administrative support to staff and partners.
Ensure project documentation for assigned activities is complete with all required documents and is filed per agency and donor requirements. Assist with the preparation of trends analysis reports and documentation of case studies and promising practices.

Other Specific Responsibility:

Under the overall supervision of the Global Fund Project Director and directly reporting to the Program Manager, the Zonal Coordinator will serve as a team member and be responsible to support and ensure the implementation of all Global Fund NFM3 and C-19RM project activities in an assigned Zone. A Zone is made up of 3 or more districts. In particular, the Zonal Coordinator will support and monitor the implementation of IEC/BCC (Mass Media and Community Outreach) by Sub Recipients and national surveys under the Global Fund grant.

Support implementation and Coordination

Ensure objective selection of clubs when sampling.
Coordinate with the Program Manager, MEAL Manager, and the Global Fund NFM3/C-19RM Program Director to report on barriers to implementation in the field and provide inputs to problem solving.
Participate in and coordinate with SRs 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 area and ensure coordination.
Compile, analyze, and present zonal-level information on BCC/IEC activities for reporting program progress.
As part of risk management, verify implementation and review SRs reports to ensure the accuracy of reports and field operations.
Consistently use recommendations from trip reports to structure partner capacity building. • Capture and report on program challenges, major decisions, lessons learned, and best practices gathered from monthly DHMT coordination meetings.
Provide a copy of the agreed monthly summary data as part of their report to the CRS Global Fund MEAL Manager.
Identify and report on any gaps or weaknesses in BCC and mass media reporting and monitoring systems.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research

Monitor Sub-Recipients (SRs) at a district level to report to the assigned MEAL Manager on program implementation.
Conduct monitoring visits to project implementation sites:

Observe 15 School and Community Health Clubs every month.

15 CAAMTA communities

Check on the work of Religious and Traditional leaders – record achievements and challenges.

Observe outreach activities, verify supporting documentation.

Provide supportive supervision, sharing observations.

Document observations during visits and make recommendations

Consistently conduct entry meetings prior to monitoring SRs explaining objectives
Consistently conduct exit meetings/ debrief with key SRs staff to share and validate findings and recommendations
Systematically ensure timely and quality reporting by SRs in the operational area.
Monitor the use of standardized CRS reporting forms and suggest adaptations as required.
Monitor and document BCC/IEC activities implemented through the media (Radio, TV, etc.)
Support the conduct of surveys (small- and large-scale studies)

Capacity Strengthening of Sub Recipients

Support the development of program implementation and monitoring tools and lead the roll-out of the tools in assigned districts.
Support the Project Staff to facilitate capacity-building sessions with the SRs, especially in reporting and project implementation.

DHMT Support

Work closely with the district health management teams (DHMTs) including the DHMT District Medical Officers, the 3 disease focal persons (Malaria, TB & HIV/AIDS), Social Mobilizers, M&E Officers, and other key partners to ensure that SBCC and outreach activities are included in the planning and management of the districts
Ensure linkages between PHU staff, CHWs, and CLMs with CRS structures within the communities (These include SHCs, CHCs, CAAMTA Religious and Traditional leaders) as appropriate • Linkages between DHMTs, SRs, and other partners

Representation

Establish strong working relationships with SRs, DHMTs, and other stakeholders. • Participate in District Health Management coordination meetings, technical working groups, and general meetings.
Represent the program at various levels as delegated by supervisors.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: CRS Partner SRs

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: GF Program Director, Program Manager, MEAL Manager, Grant Manager, ICT4D Officer, and Project Officers
External: District Medical Officer, DHMTs, Schools, Sub Recipients, other key Partners, and stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Minimum of five years’ experience in data collection and/or capacity strengthening.
Experience in financial statement preparation, budgeting, and grant reporting

▪ Experience with the Global Fund, UNAIDS, Rollback Malaria, or Stop TB a plus.

▪ Ability to work to meet deadlines in multiple-tasking environments.

▪ Significant field experience working with other partners

▪ Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, organized and detail oriented.

▪ Strong analytical skills.

▪ Willingness to work additional hours during critical implementation periods.

▪ Ability to develop effective systems considering organizational effectiveness and impact on people.

• Excellent planning skills.

Demonstrate creative approaches to problem-solving.
Excellent independent judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to effectively interview and solicit information from individuals with varying educational and socio-economic backgrounds and levels and ethnic and linguistic backgrounds.
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).

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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

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

To apply for this position please click the below link.

https://launchpadrecruitsapp.com/apply/583b454020317cb938299607

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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 30th June 2023