πΈπ± Job Vacancies @ Catholic Relief Services (CRS) – 4 Positions
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Warehouse Manager
2.) Logistics Management Information System Officer
3.) School Liaison Officer
4.) Deputy Head of Programming
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Warehouse Manager
CRS JOB ADVERT β INTERNAL/EXTERNALΒ
CRS is recruiting for Position: X1 βΒ Warehouse ManagerΒ
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.Β Β
About CRSΒ
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in theΒ United States. CRS works toΒ save, protect, and transformΒ lives in need in more than 100 countries, withoutΒ regard to race, religion or nationality. CRSβ relief and development work are accomplished through programsΒ of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
Job Title: Warehouse ManagerΒ
Department:Β Programming/ Mc Govern Dole Education ProgramΒ
Reports To: Supply Chain ManagerΒ
Country: Catholic Relief Services Sierra Leone ProgramΒ
Duty Location: CRS WarehouseΒ
Job Summary:Β Β
You will manage all activities related to warehouse delivery/handling, receipt, stacking, storage, and dispatchΒ of goods in support of the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable. You will ensureΒ that goods donors entrust to the organization are physically safeguarded and remain healthy and intact inΒ the warehouse(s) and are properly accounted for in compliance with CRS and donor regulations andΒ international and local supply chain standards and requirements.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:Β Β
- Manage warehousing/storage facilities and all necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring they areΒ secured and maintained in excellent physical condition and quantities consistent with establishedΒ security, safety, care, and health requirements for storage and safeguarding. Ensure optimal spaceΒ and resources utilization.
- Works in close collaboration and coordination with the Logistics Manager, the TransportationΒ Officer, and service providers to efficiently and effectively plan for and implement goods receipt,Β storage, and dispatch per delivery schedules.
- Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. ProvideΒ coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance managementΒ for direct reports. Monitor and assess performance to ensure adequate capacity for successfulΒ support of high-quality programming.
- Coordinate and supervise inbound and outbound goods handling and inspect and verify goodsΒ receipts and dispatches against waybills to accurately account for quantities, shortages, damages,Β losses, or unfit goods.
- Implement inventory control systems for proper goods handling and accounting. Conduct cycleΒ counts for inventory accuracy and perform regular inspections to minimize risk. Support completeΒ physical inventories as needed.
- Ensure the maintenance of up-to-date warehouse records (stock ledger, bin cards, loss statusΒ reports, waybills, etc.) and filing systems for monitoring, control and reference. Coordinate andΒ oversee data recording in relevant systems. Prepare accurate and timely reports related toΒ inventory, stock control, and warehouse activities.
Basic QualificationsΒ
- High school diploma required, or Degree in Logistics is a plus.
- Minimum of 3 years work experience in inventory or warehouse management with progressiveΒ responsibility and preferably with an international organization.
- Knowledge and understanding of inventory management and control principles.
- Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment, includingΒ training experience.
- Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word). Experience with database management systems (e.g.Β MS Access) is a plus.
Required LanguagesΒ β English, Krio, and any other local language in the area.
TravelΒ β 10% field visit to country office or field as required.
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesΒ
- Strong planning, coordination, prioritization, and time management skills
- Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
- Good communication and relationship management skills
- Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented
Preferred QualificationsΒ
- Professional certification in supply chain, accounting or finance preferred.
Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):Β
Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they createΒ an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted inΒ the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or herΒ responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
- Personal AccountabilityΒ β Consistently takes responsibility for oneβs own actions.
- Acts with IntegrityΒ β Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. IsΒ considered honest.
- Builds and Maintains TrustΒ β Shows consistency between words and actions.
- Collaborates with OthersΒ β Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
- Open to LearnΒ β Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity toΒ learn new things.
Agency Leadership Competencies:Β
- Lead ChangeΒ β Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility,Β openness, and innovation.
- Develops and Recognizes OthersΒ β Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential andΒ enhance team and agency performance.
- Strategic MindsetΒ β Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agencyΒ strategy and team priorities.
Supervisory Responsibilities (Yes, one warehouse Assistant)
Key Working Relationships:Β
Internal: Program staff, Procurement unit, Fleet and Admin department
External:Β Approved suppliers, vendors, and other stakeholders within and outside of the district
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)Β Β
Based on the mission, values, and guiding principles of the agency, CRS competencies are to beΒ exemplified by all staff in fulfillment of his or her respective roles and responsibilities.
- IntegrityΒ
- Accountability and StewardshipΒ
- Builds RelationshipsΒ
- Develops TalentΒ
- Continuous Improvement & InnovationΒ
- Strategic MindsetΒ
***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out theΒ commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as aΒ part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment toΒ serving those in need. CRSβ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children andΒ vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.Β Β
By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people withΒ dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further,Β I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, andΒ my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-relatedΒ topics.Β
Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and SocialΒ Β Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicantsβ LocationsΒ
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilitiesΒ associated with the position.Β Β
CRSβ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adultsΒ from abuse and exploitation.Β
Please send your applications to email below and all other relevant documents.Β [email protected]
Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 4thΒ January 2025.
2.) Logistics Management Information System Officer
CRS JOB ADVERT β INTERNAL/EXTERNALΒ
CRS is recruiting for X1 Position: Logistics Management Information System Officer.Β
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.Β Β
About CRSΒ
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic communityΒ in the United States. CRS works toΒ save, protect, and transformΒ lives in need in more than 100Β countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRSβ relief and development work isΒ accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education,Β microfinance and peacebuilding.
Job Title:Β Logistics Management Information System Officer (LMIS Officer)
Department:Β Mc Govern Dole Education Program
Reports To:Β Logistics Manager
Country:Β CRS-Sierra Leone.
Duty Location:Β CRS Freetown,Β with 25% travel to the fieldΒ
Job Summary:Β Β
As a member of the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition project-AllΒ Pikin for Learn IV (APFL IV) project team, you will monitor and report on all project activities in supportΒ of Catholic Relief Servicesβ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your thorough and service oriented approach will ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and constantlyΒ works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:Β Β
You will help coordinate and ensure risk mitigation in inventory management through establishedΒ Β inventory accounting and reporting processesΒ in support of high-quality programs serving the poorΒ and vulnerable.Β Your knowledge and experience will allow you to ensure compliance withΒ CRS andΒ Β donor regulations, and international and local supply chain accountability standards andΒ Β requirements, as you apply the principles of stewardship, integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Job Responsibilities:Β
- Ensure required documents, data updates, and reports from different operational areas,Β sub-recipients, surveyors, and external suppliers are received and consolidated in a timelyΒ manner and in compliance with standard policies and procedures.
- Monitor, review, and analyze inventory accounting records and data entries in the inventoryΒ tracking and management information system for accuracy and completeness. ReportΒ accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
- Work in close coordination with relevant program and supply chain staff to resolve issuesΒ and reconcile inventory with accounting records.
- Update various accounting registers (master shipping ledger, master inventory ledger, lossΒ and claims ledger, other as applicable).
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports pertaining to the statusΒ of goods and beneficiaries for internal and external project stakeholders.
- Work with project managers to prepare for audits and coordinate the audit process.
- Perform inquiry status for the supply chain modules in Insight.
- View reports and see completed transactions to review item status, items on hand,Β inventory valuation, sub inventory and inter-org transfers in the Insight system.
- Access data to monitor Supply Chain key performance indicators.
Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:Β
Education and ExperienceΒ
- Bachelorβs Degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics, or related field.Β Professional certifications(s) in supply chain a plus.
- Minimum of 3 years work experience in a similar position, preferably in an internationalΒ organization.
- Additional education may substitute for some experience.
- Knowledge and experience with various public donorsβ regulations.
- Knowledge and understanding of inventory tracking, accounting, and reporting systems andΒ principles. Understanding of Generally Accepted Commodity Accountability PrinciplesΒ (GACAP) preferred.
- Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio). Experience withΒ inventory accounting software and/or other database management systems (e.g. MS Access)Β highly desirable.
Personal SkillsΒ Β
- Very good 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 ofΒ ethics
- Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
Required/Desired Foreign Language: English, Krio and any other local language spoken byΒ indigenes in the area of operation
Travel RequiredΒ (25%)
Key Working Relationships:Β Β
Supervisory:Β Logistics Manager
Internal:Β Logistics Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Warehouse Managers, Warehouse Officers,Β Supply Chain Master Data Specialist Waro and HQ, Grant Manager, Chief of Party, Head ofΒ Operations, Head of Program, MEAL Manager, MEAL Officers, School Meals Team.
External:Β Supply Chain Vendors (Surveyor, Custom Clearance Agency, Transporters, FumigationΒ Agency) Stockholders, Partners, School Management Committee,
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)Β
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member toΒ 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 theΒ commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as aΒ part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment toΒ serving those in need. CRSβ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children andΒ vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.Β Β
By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people withΒ dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further,Β I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, andΒ my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-relatedΒ topics.Β
WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERΒ
To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevantΒ certificates to email,Β [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 SocialΒ Β Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicantsβ LocationsΒ
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilitiesΒ associated with the position.Β Β
CRSβ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adultsΒ from abuse and exploitation.Β
Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 4thΒ January 2025.
3.) School Liaison Officer
CRS JOB ADVERT β INTERNAL/EXTERNALΒ
CRS is recruiting for X1 Position: School Liaison Officer.Β
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.Β Β
About CRSΒ
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic communityΒ in the United States. CRS works toΒ save, protect, and transformΒ lives in need in more than 100Β countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRSβ relief and development work isΒ accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education,Β microfinance and peacebuilding.
Job Title:Β School Liaison Officer
Department:Β Mc Govern Dole Education Program
Reports To:Β Senior Project Officer
Country:Β CRS-Sierra Leone.
Duty Location:Β CRS Kabala OfficeΒ with 70% travel to the fieldΒ
Job Summary:Β Β
As a member of the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition project-AllΒ Pikin for Learn IV (APFL IV) project team, you will monitor and report on all project activities in supportΒ of Catholic Relief Servicesβ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your thorough and service oriented approach will ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and constantlyΒ works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:Β Β
- Support the coordination and implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined inΒ the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards,Β donor requirements, and good practices.
- Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans andΒ implementation schedules. Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
- Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assistingΒ partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms andΒ tools. Collaborate with local partner(s) to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.
- β’Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying informationΒ for case studies and reports on promising practices.
Specific Responsibilities:Β Β
- Oversee the activities of APFL IV project Field Coordinators in all project communities.
- Work with project staff to monitor and collect appropriate indicators for project success suchΒ as attendance and enrolment records and develop systems for collecting and analyzing data.
- Work with teachers, SMCs, and local stakeholders to troubleshoot problems for each projectΒ school related to project implementation.
- Ensure that beneficiary schools provide the necessary resources to prepare and serve dailyΒ meals and adhere to food preparation, hygiene and sanitation standards established by theΒ project. Support cascading of training of communities, teachers and students on proper useΒ and maintenance of school infrastructures.
- Conduct regular visits to schools to monitor project activities and prepare reports and successΒ stories.
- The school liaison officer will support strategic partnerships by providing top-quality advice,Β facilitate effective knowledge management, and provide technical assistance to projectΒ planning, coordination, monitoring and reporting at all levels.
- Act as contact points for each Chiefdom where CRS intervenes and oversee the activities ofΒ the field coordinators in the respective chiefdoms.
- Keep lists of agencies or personnel representing CRS in Project schools Communities and buildΒ on the partnerships to facilitate project implementation.
- facilitate meetings and cooperation between CRS and its stakeholders in the chiefdom.
Basic QualificationsΒ Β
- Bachelorβs degree in social studies or equivalent.
- Minimum of 4 years of work experience in project support. Experience in the field of Food Aid programs with a focus on education, Health and Nutrition, WASH, Agriculture, andΒ experience with INGO and USG programs would be a plus.
- Additional education may substitute for some experience.
Required LanguagesΒ β English Language and Creole
TravelΒ β Must be willing and able to travel up to 40 % of the time in often difficult terrain.
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesΒ Β
- Observation, active listening, and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment.
- Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners andΒ community members.
- Attention to details, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.
- Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented.
Preferred QualificationsΒ Β
- Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.
- β’Β Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred.
- Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Β Β Supervisory Responsibilities:Β All field coordinators in his/her assigned chiefdom
Key Working Relationships:Β Β
Internal: Health and Nutrition Senior Project Officer, Education Quality CoordinatorΒ External:Β SMCs, Local authorities in each chiefdom, project stakeholders in the chiefdom underΒ his/her supervision.
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)Β Β
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member toΒ 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 theΒ commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as aΒ part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment toΒ serving those in need. CRSβ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children andΒ vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.Β Β
By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people withΒ dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further,Β I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, andΒ my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-relatedΒ topics.Β
WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERΒ
To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevantΒ certificates to email,Β [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 SocialΒ Β Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicantsβ LocationsΒ
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilitiesΒ associated with the position.Β Β
CRSβ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adultsΒ from abuse and exploitation.Β
Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 4thΒ January 2025.
4.) Deputy Head of Programming
CRS JOB ADVERT β INTERNAL/EXTERNALΒ
CRS is recruiting for Position: X1 βΒ Deputy Head of ProgrammingΒ
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.Β Β
Overview.
As part of the CPs plan to promote nationalization of key positions within the Country Program, the CPΒ Leadership deemed it fit to nationalize the position of Deputy Head of Operations (DHoOPS). This documentΒ serves to guide the DHoOPS on the roles, responsibilities, expectations, accomplishment, challenges, areasΒ that needs improvement, pending tasks, and skill transfer needed for the position., so that the operations ofΒ the program and CPs will not be interrupted.
Job Title:Β Deputy Head of ProgrammingΒ
Department:Β ProgramsΒ
Reports To:Β Head of ProgrammingΒ
Country: Catholic Relief Services Sierra Leone ProgramΒ
Duty Location: CRS FreetownΒ
Job Summary:Β
You will provideΒ support to the following operational functions, including direct supervision of one or moreΒ Β senior staff heading the following functions: Supply Chain, Fleet β Transport, Logistics, Warehouse, andΒ Β Administration in support of the CRSβ mission to serve the poor and vulnerable, and to ensure the effectiveΒ Β and efficient delivery of goods. You will promote stewardship of resources, help ensure principled compliance,Β Β integrity, transparency, accountability, proactively identify risk issues, and in collaboration with the Head ofΒ Β Operations leads operational improvements.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:Β
- Collaborate with direct reports and programming leads to strengthen the pipeline and supply chainΒ management plan. Manage the determination of procurement and logistics service requirements,Β desired specifications and delivery schedules, and how sourcing strategies are defined, ensuringΒ proper coordination and communication.
- Ensure accountability and transparency of all supply chain operations in compliance with CRS andΒ donor regulations, and international and local standards and requirements.
- Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. ProvideΒ coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance managementΒ for direct reports. Monitor and assess performance to ensure adequate capacity for successful supportΒ of high-quality programming.
- Lead design and implementation of a strategic sourcing and procurement process to identify, assess,Β select and contract suppliers that will deliver the maximum value for money to the organization. InΒ close coordination with the procurement team oversee relationships with key suppliers and assessΒ supplier performance.
- Manage logistical infrastructure, storage facilities and transportation resources. Oversee applicationΒ of systems and procedures for inventory and commodity transportation, warehousing, andΒ distribution to ensure proper handling and safeguarding of assets. Ensure related safety and securityΒ protocols are implemented.
- Oversee inventory control and the management of comprehensive goods tracking and record keepingΒ systems throughout the whole supply chain cycle, from time of request until time of delivery. EnsureΒ timely preparation and submission of various reports.
- Create and maintain the proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for the sharingΒ of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to smallΒ deficiencies. Provide capacity strengthening guidance, which includes cross-departmental learning.
- Oversees Admin Division and provides support to ensure CRS Sierra Leone official registrationΒ documents are up to date and renewed timely (Host Country Agreement, Diplomatic Status,Β Registration in Sierra Leone, etc.)
- Ensure that CRS Sierra Leoneβ s facility management is in compliance with CRS policies and the SierraΒ Leone Government Laws
- Ensure high quality of the office cleanliness, internal and external of the office
- Ensure high quality and timely maintenance and repair of the office and International Staff residencesβΒ generator, solar backup power, etc.
- Ensure the Office, Guest House, and international residences city Power has adequate credit andΒ issues are fixed on time
- Ensure high quality management and effective stewardship of the office resources (office supplies,Β kitchen supplies, cleaning supplies, etc.)
Security Responsibilities:Β
- Ensure regular communication with CRS staff based in Sierra Leone or visiting Sierra Leone isΒ maintained and update all staff of any security incidents.
- Establish internal mechanisms/systems for providing regular security updates and informationΒ sharing with CRS staff, partner staff, and visitors.
- Maintain close coordination and contact with CRS Sierra Leone Security Focal Point in the respectiveΒ field offices to monitor and obtain security related information and manage any incidents that mayΒ arise.
- In terms of security emergencies, serve as the point person to support the Sierra Leone SeniorΒ Management Leadership in incident management, by obtaining rapid and frequent communicationΒ from the field and by making recommendations for necessary action.
- Carry out regular safety and security assessments in all CRS Sierra Leone facilities (offices,Β guesthouses and international staff houses) to identify gaps, recommend corrective actions andΒ ensure compliance with minimum standard requirements.
- Assist in assessing field travel to high security risk destinations and make go/no-goΒ recommendations.
- Organize orientation sessions for staff on the security policies and procedures in Sierra Leone.Β Provide appropriate security trainings, orientation briefings to all new employees, staff, visitingΒ consultants and advisors.
- Represent CRS Sierra Leone at safety/security meetings, contributing to close collaboration withΒ peer agencies around common safety and security management priorities. ProvideΒ recommendations for changes including adaption, program growth and approach to risk mitigationΒ and management.
- Support the CRS Sierra Leone Admin-Security Manager to review and update Sierra Leone securityΒ documents on quarterly basis, in coordination with CRS Sierra Leone SLT. Ensure that updatedΒ documents.
are shared with staff and visitors and are posted on CRS Sierra Leone SharePoint page.
- Support the CRS Sierra Leone Admin-Security Manager to develop CRS Sierra Leone contingencyΒ plans including evacuation plans for all CRS Sierra Leone project locations and ensure that all staffΒ are properly trained on how to implement the plans.
- Ensure that CRS Sierra Leone Country Program security management plans are relevant and constantly updated as appropriate and that all staff know their roles and responsibilities. MaintainΒ an updated communication tree that is tested and functional.
- Support and communicate security procedures and processes with CRS staff based in Sierra Leone toΒ ensure compliance with local regulations and procedures.
TravelΒ β Must be willing and able to travel up to 25 %.
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesΒ
- Excellent planning, coordination, prioritization, and time management skills
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to make independent judgment and decisions, and problem solving skills and ability to make sound judgment and decisions
- Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
- Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Demonstrated capacity to live and work in remote and insecure field locations with basic amenities,Β few or no other international staff, and adhere to a strict curfew and movement restrictions
Preferred QualificationsΒ
- Management experience a plus. Experience with an NGO preferred.
- Understanding of supply chain systems, including procurement, logistics and warehouse managementΒ experience preferred.
- Knowledge of multiple public donorsβ regulations, including USAID, WFP and EU, a plus.
- Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment a preferred.
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)Β
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfillΒ his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
- Integrity
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Builds Relationships
- Develops Talent
- Strategic Mindset
- Accountability & Stewardship
Supervisory Responsibilities (if none, state none):Β Direct supervision of, Fleet Manager, ProcurementΒ Manager, Admin-Security Manager, Supply Chain Staff
Key Working Relationships:Β
Internal:Β Head of Operations, Country Finance Manager, Country Human Resources Manager, CountryΒ Information and Communication Technology Manager, WARO Supply Chain Insight Advisor, Admin-SecurityΒ Manager, Risk and Compliance Manager, Regional operational leadership and advisors.
External:Β Logistics Cluster, vendors, and national, state, and local authorities.
Disclaimer:Β This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilitiesΒ associated with the position.
***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out theΒ commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as aΒ part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment toΒ serving those in need. CRSβ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children andΒ vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.Β Β
By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people withΒ dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further,Β I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, andΒ my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-relatedΒ topics.Β
Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and SocialΒ Β Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicantsβ LocationsΒ
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilitiesΒ associated with the position.Β Β
CRSβ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adultsΒ from abuse and exploitation.Β
To apply, please send in your application, updated CV and all relevant certificates to email below:Β [email protected]Β on the subject:Β APPLICATION FOR DEPUTY HEAD OFΒ Β PROGRAMMING.Β
Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 1st JanuaryΒ 2024.