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Job Overview
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Date PostedJuly 17, 2024
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Location
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Expiration dateJuly 31, 2024
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Experience5 Years
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QualificationBachelor Degree
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OrganizationCatholic Relief Services
Job Description
CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
CRS is recruiting for X1 Position: Senior Project Officer.
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.
About CRS
Since 1963, Catholic Relief Services has been an integral development partner in Sierra Leone; addressing national needs in Health, Agriculture, and Education. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (the Global Fund) has approved Sierra Leone to run Grant Cycle 7 (GC7) the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) is the Principal Recipient, while World Vision International (WVI) is the Co-Principal Recipient. Catholic Relief Services has been selected to serve as Sub-Recipient (SR) under the supervision of PR1 – World Vision International in 4 districts (Kenema, Kambia, Tonkolili and Western Area Urban). CRS’ main responsibilities include Social Behavior Change (SBC) promotion, mass-media and community outreach communication through various communication channels and strategies, capacity strengthening and activity evaluation.
Job Title: Senior Project Officer
Department: Global Fund – Health Program
Reports To: Project Manager with dotted line to the MEAL Manager- GF
Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.
Duty Location: Field Based (Regional Representatives)
Job Summary:
As one of the leaders for the Global Fund project Field Operations will facilitate the achievement of project objectives through coordinating, and relationship-building, with district government and non-government strategic partners in Health, Education, local councils, agriculture, and traditional leaders at all levels, and reporting on all project activities and providing technical guidance and advice to project implementing staff advancing Catholic Relief Services (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your coordination and relationship management skills will ensure that the project for which you are responsible applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
- Organize and lead the implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
- Support the Program Manager in the oversight of the project with regards to planning and execution of activities.
- Support the Program Manager in representation in technical meetings.
- Provide routine one-on-one mentoring and coaching of field staff to enhance quality implementation.
- Plan and work with DHMTs in the operational districts for the implementation of project activities.
- Ensure learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle. Support
accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and guiding staff in their efforts to reflect on project experiences. Analyze implementation challenges and report any inconsistencies and/or gaps to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.
- Support and coordinate capacity building and technical support activities to ensure assigned project activities are implemented per project guidelines and standards.
- Coordinate the provision of any logistical and administrative support to staff.
- Support the Project Manager in documentation of project activities and learnings in collaboration with the MEAL Manager as per donor requirements.
- Submit monthly and quarterly project activity reports.
Other Specific Responsibility:
Under the supervision of the Global Fund GC7 Project Manager with support from Head of Programming, the Senior Project Officer as the technical support to all districts Field Project Officers to ensure the implementation of IEC/SBC (Mass Media and Community Outreach) project activities in all assigned operational districts.
Support implementation and Coordination.
- Coordinate with the Project Manager, MEAL Manager, to report on barriers to implementation in the field and provide inputs to problem-solving.
- Actively seek to understand the main interventions being promoted by other development actors in the assigned operational area and ensure coordination.
- Compile, analyze, and present district-level information on SBC/IEC activities for reporting project progress.
- Consistently use recommendations from management trip reports to structure staff capacity building.
- Capture and report on project challenges, major decisions, lessons learned, and best practices gathered from monthly DHMT coordination meetings.
- Provide consolidated monthly report to Project Manager copying MEAL Manager.
- Identify and report on any gaps or weaknesses in SBC and mass media reporting and monitoring systems.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research
- Supervise Staff in each district and report to Project Manager on project implementation.
- Conduct supervision visits to project implementation sites:
Support staff to cover 30 Schools Health Clubs every month.
Provide support Field Officers in organizing 50 CAAMTA communities per month.
Provide support in organizing outreach activities, in collaboration with the District Coordinator verify supporting documentation.
- Support the implementation of surveys (small- and large-scale studies) in conjunction with the MEAL Manager and District Coordinator
Capacity Strengthening of Staff
- Support the development of project implementation and monitoring and reporting tools.
District level representation
- Represent CRS in District events/meetings from time to time as assigned by the Project Manager Supervisory Responsibilities: CRS GC7 Project Field Officers.
Key Working Relationships
- Internal: GF Program Director, Project Manager, MEAL Manager, Grant Manager, and District Coordinator
- External: District Medical Officer, DHMTs, Schools, CAAMTA group other key Partners, and stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
- Minimum of five years’ experience in Project Management, data collection and/or capacity strengthening.
▪ Experience in financial statement preparation, budgeting, and grant reporting.
▪ Experience with the Global Fund, and Rollback Malaria will be an added advantage.
▪ Ability to work to meet deadlines in multiple-tasking environments.
▪ Significant field experience working with DHMTs.
▪ Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, organized and detail oriented.
▪ Strong analytical skills.
▪ Willingness to work additional hours during critical implementation periods.
▪ Ability to develop effective systems considering organizational effectiveness and impact on people.
• Excellent planning skills.
- Demonstrate creative approaches to problem-solving.
- Excellent independent judgment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to effectively interview and solicit information from individuals with varying educational and socio-economic backgrounds and levels and ethnic and linguistic backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently and objectively maintaining the highest standards of integrity in job performance.
- Flexible and easily adaptable to change.
- Ability to work in and promote a team environment/concept.
Strong computer skills (Excel, Word).
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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.
By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and
my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related topics.
WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates to email, SL_HR@crs.org
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.
Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 31st July 2024.