About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

This position is contingent upon funding

Job Summary:

As a lead for the Climate Asset Management (CAM) for Restoring Landscapes and Livelihoods in Malawi project team, you will facilitate the achievement of project objectives through coordinating and reporting on all project activities and providing technical guidance and advice to staff and implementing partners 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.

CRS Malawi serves as the Lead Implementation Organization (LIO) for the CAM  in Malawi in partnership with World Vison International Malawi, CARE International Malawi, Self Help Africa, Total Land Care, Organization for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development Initiative (OSSEDI), Catholic Development Commission in Malawi (CADECOM), and The International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF). 

 

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. Ensure learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle. Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and guiding partners 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. Coordinate and oversee working relationships with all local project stakeholders and serve as the liaison between them and the project team to mobilize local actors and promote project activities and impact. Supervise and perform ad-hoc inspections of various processes and resources at project sites to ensure timely project activities implementation and adherence to established process standards and procedures. Ensure proper tracking of resource use for project activities through periodic budget reviews and follow-up with and assistance to implementing partner. Support and coordinate capacity building and technical support activities to ensure assigned project activities are implemented per project guidelines and standards. Coordinate provision of any logistical and administrative support to staff and partners. Ensure project documentation for assigned activities is complete with all required documents and is filed per agency and donor requirements. Assist with preparation of trends analysis reports and documentation of case studies and promising practices.

 

 

Required Languages - English and Chichewa

 

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 40 %.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities

 

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with partners, participatory action planning and community engagement. Staff supervision experience a plus. Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data. Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

 

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Country Representative, Head of Programs; Chief of Party, Technical Lead Markets and Value Chains, Head of Operations, Senior Management Team, HQ and Regional Technical Advisors

External: Global Evergreening Alliance (GEA) Program Coordination Unit; implementing partners, government and sector stakeholders

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required. Degree in the field of  Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Ecology, Food Security, Rural Development or other related fields. Minimum of 4 years of work experience in project support, ideally in the field of agriculture/agribusiness, livelihoods, or resilience program areas for an NGO. Additional experience may substitute for some education.

 

 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

What we offer

CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, generous retirement savings plan and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.

 

***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.

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Note:  All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside their home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical examination.

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.

 

EOE/M/F/D/V - CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (For all US and International positions)

 

 

This vacancy is archived.

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