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) is 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
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.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
