Note: this position is only open to nationals of Burkina Faso.
Job Summary:
You will contribute to providing strategic direction and management of the program officeโs programming, complementing the Country Managerโs efforts at ensuring the establishment and successful implementation of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable.ย Your management and programming skills and resource mobilization capability will ensure that the CP obtains grants and delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of its programming. ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Complement the CM in providing strategic direction for the design of CP strategic frameworks and plans, including resource mobilization strategies to optimize the impact of programming interventions in line with regional and agency strategic priorities.Lead where appropriate and contribute to high-quality project design incorporating project management standards and MEAL methods, appropriate to scope, context and technical requirements of projects. Coordinate planning of activities for particular projectsย to ensure integration of program interventions and efficiency in implementation.Coordinate where needed in the business development cycle to ensure quality proposals per agency and donor standards.ย Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance assessment for direct reports.Contribute to creating and maintaining the proper conditions for learning. Help establish a safe environment for the sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to small deficiencies. Promote accountability, learning and knowledge management as part of the implementation of the MEAL policy.Coordinate with operations staff to ensure appropriate project budgeting and efficient use and stewardship of project material sources.Coordinate the identification, assessment and strengthening of appropriate partnerships and the appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools and approaches.Coordinate technical assistance and capacity strengthening for project teams and partners in project management standards and related MEAL, business development and operational activities. Help identify training opportunities including PQM systems and tools and reporting, develop training curriculums and deliver training.Collaborate closely with MEAL and Communications staff to produce quality visibility materials and learning events. Support PMs to establish systems to capture, document, and share learning within internal and external stakeholders, maintaining trust and open doors for increased resources.Organize and coordinate regular program reporting and conduct reviews of content, ensuring on-time submission of high-quality reports responsive to CRS and donor standards.Required Languages โ French & English (oral and written proficiency)
Travelย - Must be willing and able to travel up to 25%.
Supervisory Responsibilities:ย MEAL TA, Education TA, Emergency WASH Coordinator, Safeguarding/Gender/protection TA, Social Cohesion Livelihood PM, Health PM/Child Healthย
Key Working Relationships:ย
Internal:ย Country Manager, Operations Manager, Program Managers, Finance Manager, Risk and Compliance Officer, Security Officer
External:ย Donors, Partners, Government Institutions, CRS Regional and HQ Technical Advisers, CWARO Deputy Regional Director, Programs
Knowledge, Skills and Abilitiesย
Strong strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally.ย Strategic in how you approach each relationship.Team leadership abilitiesProactive, resourceful, dynamic, solutions oriented and results-orientedPresentation and facilitation skillsBasic Qualifications
Bachelorโs degree in international development, international relations or relevant field. Minimum of 5 years' work experience in a program management and/or business development position with progressive responsibilities forย an international NGO.ย Good experience in project grants management, including project design, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, etc., preferably forย projects funded by multiple public donors, including the US Government, EU, and other Bilateral cooperation. Experience with successful business development activities capturing public and/or private donor funding.Preferred Qualifications
Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Personal Accountability โ Consistently takes responsibility for oneโs own actions.ย Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.ย Is considered honest. Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions. Collaborates with Others โ Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams. Open to Learn โ Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.Agency Leadership Competencies:
Lead Change โ Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation. Develops and Recognizes Others โ Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance. Strategic Mindset โ Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.What we offer
CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan.ย Salary and benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role.ย CRSยด work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.ย
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States.ย Catholic Relief Servicesย works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. ย Catholic Relief Servicesโย relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.ย 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. CRSโ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.
CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse.ย The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRSยด Code of Conduct.
CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.
Disclaimer:ย This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.ย
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
General Requirements
CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidateโs ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements.ย ย All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination.
CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.