Note: Due to current visa regulations and restrictions, we are unable to consider applications from US citizen candidates at this time.
Job Summary
You will contribute to providing strategic direction and management of the Chad Country Officeโs programming, complementing the Bangui-based Head of Programmingโs (HOP) efforts at ensuring the establishment and successful implementation of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable.ย Your management and programming skills will ensure that the Chad Country Office 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
Roles and Key Responsibilities
Complement the HOP in providing strategic direction for the design of the Chad Country Officeโs strategic frameworks and plan, especially related to emergencies.ย The DHoP will help advance resource mobilization strategies in line with regional and agency strategic priorities, including taking the lead to arrange in-person meetings with potential donors and other stakeholders. 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. Represent CRS in cluster coordination meetings in NโDjamena and relay information to the HoP and to Program Managers for effective implementation. Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailored 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 Country Office 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. Contribute where needed in the business development cycle to ensure quality proposals per agency and donor standards.ย 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, develop training curriculums, and deliver training.Knowledge, Skills and Abilitiesย
Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment. Some experience and abilities in capacity strengthening - developing curricula and facilitating trainings. Experience using MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, and knowledge sharing networks. 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 abilities Presentation and facilitation skills Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-orientedRequired Languages: Full proficiency in French and English
Travel:ย Must be willing and able to travel within Chad up to 40%.ย
Supervisory Responsibilities: Partnership and Capacity Strengthening Program Manager and FHRAOC Program Manager
Basic Qualifications
Bachelorโs Degree in International Development, International Relations or relevant field. Minimum of 3-5 years' work experience inย a program management position with progressive responsibilities forย an international NGO.ย Good experience inย project grants management, including project design, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, etc., preferably forย projects funded by multiple public donors, with a focus on European donors. Experience with successful business development activities capturing public and/or private donor funding.Preferred Qualifications
Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships. Experience working with Church partners. Experience designing and leading emergency programs.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:
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.