Recruitment of one (01) Project Manager

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency for the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, regardless of race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding programs.

Summary of work

As the Senior LSFF Project Manager in Anglophone and Lusophone West Africa (Ghana, Gambia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Cape Verde, Liberia), you will facilitate the achievement of project objectives by coordinating all activities and reports, and providing technical advice and guidance to staff and implementing partners to advance the work of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to serve the poor and vulnerable. Your coordination and relationship management skills will ensure that the project you are responsible for applies best practices and works constantly to improve the impact of its benefits on those we serve.

Job Responsibilities

Organize and lead the implementation of all project activities assigned to you as outlined in the detailed implementation plan, in accordance with SRF program quality principles and standards, donor requirements and good practices.

Ensure that learning accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle. Assist in accountability by coordinating project evaluation activities and guiding partners in their reflection on project experiences. Analyze implementation challenges and flag gaps and/or gaps to guide adjustments to implementation plans and timelines.

Coordinate and oversee working relationships with all local project stakeholders and serve as a point of contact between them and the project team to engage local stakeholders and promote project activities and impact.

Oversee and inspect various processes and resources at project sites on an ad hoc basis to ensure timely implementation of project activities and adherence to established standards and procedures. Ensure proper verification of the use of resources for project activities through periodic budget reviews and monitoring and support to the implementing partner.

Support and coordinate capacity building and technical support activities to ensure that project activities assigned to you are implemented in accordance with project guidelines and standards.

Coordinates the provision of potential logistical and administrative support to staff and partners.

Check that the documentation of the activities entrusted to you is complete, with all the required documents, and that it is filed according to the requirements of the agency and the funders. Assist in the preparation of trend analysis reports and the documentation of case studies and promising practices.

Training, experience and skills required

Training and experience

Permit required. A degree in International Relations or in the field of Food Science and Technology Public Health/Nutrition would be a plus.

Minimum of 4 years of professional experience supporting projects, ideally in the field of public health and nutrition policy and compliance technology and/or food fortification and for an NGO or government entity relevant public sector.

Expertise in capacity building and multi-sectoral coordination with seriousness and diplomacy.

Minimum of two years of experience working collaboratively with government partners, ideally in a technical advisory/delivery capacity, to advance a public policy agenda.

Additional experience may replace some studies.

Languages required – French and working knowledge of English.

Travel – some travel mainly to West African countries and license required.

Experience working with partners, participatory preparation of action plans and community involvement.

Experience in staff management is a plus.

Experience in monitoring projects and collecting relevant data.

Experience using MS Windows and MS Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Personal skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills with discernment

Good relationship management skills and ability to work closely with local partners

Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented

Team building and coordination and communication of multi-stakeholder public-private partnerships

Attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness in carrying out assigned responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications •Experience working with partners, participatory action planning and community engagement.

Experience in supervising staff is an asset.

Experience in monitoring projects and collecting relevant data.

Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Good command of English and proficiency in basic French.

Language: Fluency in English and working knowledge of French

Travel Required: Frequent visits to West African countries for meetings.

Main working relationships:

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Internal: WARO LSFF; CRS national program staff in the 15 ECOWAS countries where the project may impact due to staff/consultant locations or training/convening locations; other CRS HQ-PIQA or other personnel who may travel to the area to support the LSFF project.

External: counterpart implementing agencies; government stakeholders, private sector entities, suppliers, consultants.

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS staff):

Organizational competencies specify the behaviors and attitudes expected of all staff. When demonstrated, they create a stimulating work environment, help staff members perform at their best, and enable CRS to achieve organizational goals.

Personal Responsibility – Constantly takes responsibility for own actions.

Acts with Integrity – Consistently models values aligned with the guiding principles and mission of CRS. Is considered honest.

Builds and maintains trust – Demonstrates consistency between words and actions.

Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in cross-cultural and diverse teams.

Open to learning – Seeks experiences that can change perspective or provide opportunities to learn new things.

Organizational leadership skills:

Leads Change – Continually seeks ways to improve the organization through a culture of agility, openness and innovation.

Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the ability of staff to reach their full potential and improve team and organizational performance.

Strategic Readiness – Understands the role in transforming, communicating and implementing the organization’s team strategy and priorities.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties and responsibilities associated with the position.

CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS gives priority to candidates who are citizens/permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employee

Our Catholic identity is central to our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the bishops of the United States to help the poor and vulnerable abroad. We welcome into our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serve those in need. CRS processes and policies reflect our commitment to protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Applications from women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged and recommended.

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