πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡± Job Vacancies @ Catholic Relief Services (CRS) – 4 Positions

Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

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 – INTERNAL/EXTERNALΒ 

CRS is recruiting for Position: X1 – 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. CRS’ 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 Languages – English, Krio, and any other local language in the area.

Travel – 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 Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
  • Acts with Integrity – Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. IsΒ  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 toΒ  learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:Β 

  • Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility,Β  openness, and innovation.
  • Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential andΒ  enhance team and agency performance.
  • Strategic Mindset – 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. CRS’ 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 Applicants’ LocationsΒ 

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilitiesΒ  associated with the position.Β Β 

CRS’ 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 – 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. CRS’ 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 Services’ (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 

  • Bachelor’s 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 donors’ 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. CRS’ 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 Applicants’ LocationsΒ 

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilitiesΒ  associated with the position.Β Β 

CRS’ 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 – 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. CRS’ 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 Services’ (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 

  • Bachelor’s 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 Languages – English Language and Creole

Travel – 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. CRS’ 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 Applicants’ LocationsΒ 

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilitiesΒ  associated with the position.Β Β 

CRS’ 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 – INTERNAL/EXTERNALΒ 

CRS is recruiting for Position: X1 – 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 – Transport, Logistics, Warehouse, andΒ Β Administration in support of the CRS’ 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 Leone’ 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 residences’  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.

Travel – 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 donors’ 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. CRS’ 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 Applicants’ LocationsΒ 

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilitiesΒ  associated with the position.Β Β 

CRS’ 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.

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