Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Job Title: Senior
Project Officer – Accountability, Learning & Knowledge Management
Reports to: M&E Specialist
Department: Program Quality (MEAL)
Salary Grade: 8
Country / Location: Kenya Nairobi (Ref.2019/029)
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.
Background: CRS is implementing a 5-year Orphans and Vulnerable Children
(OVC) program, MWENDO, which seeks to empower local and county-level OVC
stakeholders to strengthen the formal and informal HIV and child protection
systems and services and the linkages between them, including cross-sectoral
service referrals and coordination to ensure quality service delivery for OVC
and their households.
Job Summary: Reporting to the M&E Specialist, the Senior Project Officer
– Accountability, Learning & Knowledge management will lead the development
and implementation of a holistic learning, knowledge management and
accountability strategy for MWENDO.
The SPO will coordinate, plan and
implement program learning and accountability activities for MWENDO with an aim
of ensuring project improvement. The SPO will set-up mechanism to facilitate
adaptive management by staff at all levels within the MWENDO program.
S/he will collaborate to development
and dissemination of audience-specific learning and accountability products to
various audience including target beneficiaries, Government staff, other and
I/NGOs. The SPO will also ensure that learning is incorporated into project
design by organizing opportunities for reflection, learning and action planning
to ensure program adaptation.
Job Responsibilities:
·
Coordinate the development of a
program learning agenda for MWENDO with stakeholder buy-in that ensures the
program and its partners continually learn for program improvement.
·
Develop and guide implementation a
comprehensive knowledge management plan that ensure effective capturing,
storage and dissemination of project both tacit and explicit knowledge within
MWENDO
·
Guide the generation of technical
evidence base to address MWENDO’s learning priorities by guiding the conduct of
operations research, comprehensive literature reviews and qualitative data
collection processes.
·
Work with the MEAL specialist to
facilitate annual review of MWENDOs theory of change and logical framework to
ensure that learning and contextual changes are incorporated into project
implementation.
·
Work closely with MEAL specialist to
establish of a program’s intranet comprising of a searchable knowledge database
of emerging practices, tools, and reports for CRS and partner staff to access
for learning and adaptive management.
·
Develop and implement a broad set of
tested knowledge management tools, models and approaches in line with knowledge
management needs of Mwendo program.
·
Leverage and enhance the CRS’s
existing internal knowledge management systems and platforms (e.g. the CRS
SharePoint site) to upload and share information
·
In collaboration with the project
communications specialist, guide project teams to document audience-specific
learning products including journal articles, videos, case studies, success
stories and disseminate these using various channels such as peer reviewed
journal article, community meetings, and project’s intranet.
·
Contribute to reviewing, editing and
writing of key program reports for internal and external audience.
·
Work with MEAL Specialist to guide
evaluation and documentation of projects including gathering of qualitative
information, success stories, case studies, lessons learned, and other relevant
information, ensuring they are appropriately packaged, stored, and shared
·
Participate in internal and external
collaboration and knowledge sharing meetings to ensure key learning is captured
and disseminated across MWENDO staff and partners
·
Assess and develop strategic
relationships with various stakeholders in the Counties such as government,
donors, other NGOs and communities to facilitate knowledge sharing through
meetings, conferences, field exchange visits, social media and other online
forums
·
Work with MEAL specialist to organize
quarterly learning events between CRS and partner staff to jointly analyze and
reflect on monitoring data in order to produce action items with assigned
responsibilities.
·
Provide capacity strengthening to
LIPs and staff to appropriately package promising practices, develop and submit
conference abstracts and prepare quality posters and oral presentations based
on conference guidelines
·
Identify and provide capacity CRS and
partner staff in effective communication, documentation and reporting for
improved project outcomes, including training, and mentorship of staff.
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
·
Accountability & Stewardship
·
Builds Relationships
·
Develops Talent
·
Continuous Improvement &
Innovation
·
Strategic Mindset
Typical Background, Experience &
Requirements:
Education and Experience
·
Minimum of 5 years of experience in
institutional learning, research, analysis, knowledge management and
communication
·
Strong background in analysis and
evaluation of development assistance programs and experience in the application
of statistical methods
·
Experience working with international
donor agencies, particularly USAID
·
Preferably, familiarity with USAID’s
Collaborating Learning and Adapting methodology
·
At least a bachelor’s degree in a
relevant field such as social sciences, international development and relief,
development studies, or other related field. Advanced degree preferred
·
Experience engaging with and writing
for a range of audiences, including governments and policy makers, multilateral
agencies, and the public (national and international)
Competencies:
·
Ability to ensure accountability to
stakeholders through increased participation, functional accountability
mechanism, responsive feedback mechanisms, and adherence to internal and
external quality standards and requirements.
·
Ability to establish knowledge
management and collaborative learning processes at the project level, generate
evidence for project and programmatic learning that leads to action, decision
making and influence.
·
Ability to engage with data,
challenge biases and assumptions, pose thoughtful questions, pursue deeper
understanding of evidence through reflection and perspective taking, and make
informed programming decisions
Personal Skills
·
Ability to learn, active listening
and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
·
Good relationship management skills
and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members
·
Presentation, facilitation, training,
and mentoring skills
·
Attention to details, accuracy and
timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
·
Strong critical thinking and creative
problem-solving skills
·
Proactive, results-oriented and
service-oriented
·
Required/Desired Foreign Language
·
Excellent written and verbal
communication skills in English, able to and edit reports
Travel Required: Up to/Approximately 40% of time
Key Working Relationships:
·
Supervisory: None
·
Internal: Technical Advisors, Project
Officers, Other CP MEAL and M&E staff
·
External: Community members, partner
staff, other local stakeholders, MEAL staff from other peer agencies
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the
skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Job Title: Senior Project Officer (Accountability & Learning)
Reports to: Strategic
Learning Lead
Department: Program
Quality (MEAL)
Salary Grade: 8
Country / Location: Kenya
/ Nairobi (REF:2019/084)
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.
Background: CRS
is leading a consortium of international non-governmental organizations, local
implementing partners and international/ national research institutions to
implement a five-year USAID Office of Food for Peace (FFP) Development Food
Security Activity (DFSA) called Mfumo Imara Lishe Endelevu (MILE).
The
overarching goal of this multi-sectoral activity is to sustainably reduce
levels of acute malnutrition in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs),
focusing on Isiolo and Marsabit counties.
The
activity will be implemented in two phases:
·
Phase I (1.5-2 years) Research, test
approaches and collaboratively design a context-sensitive, multi-sectoral
activity that sustainably reduces acute malnutrition
·
Phase II (3- 3.5 years): Activity
Implementation and System and Institutional Strengthening
Job Summary: The
Senior Project Officer (SPO) – Accountability and Learning, will support the
Strategic Learning Lead (SLL) to develop and nurture a responsive learning
culture across MILE, on an on-going basis, to foster timely program adaptation
and strengthened results and outcomes at all levels.
S/he
will also support the implementation of various accountability and learning
guidelines, processes and systems for MILE, in line with CRS program quality
principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices, to
advance the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable.
S/he
will work closely with the SLL to establish and actively support related
processes, systems and products (especially at County levels), to help
institutionalize the effective use of emerging data, information and knowledge
products (evidence), to ensure that MILE delivers responsive, well informed and
high-quality programming, and continuously works to improve the impact of its
programming through effective, adaptive and innovative approaches to maximize
the benefit to intended beneficiaries.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
·
Play a significant supporting role to
establish and nurture a culture of learning across MILE actors and initiatives,
especially at County levels, to help strengthen the consortium’s evidence base,
responsiveness and adaptation on a sustained basis, under SLL guidance.
·
In collaboration with the Strategic
Learning Lead, facilitate MILE staff/ actor reflection and learning sessions
(including after-action reviews, learning to action discussions, quarterly
reflection sessions etc.) and learning events, for critical reflection and the
documentation of achievements, challenges, good practice and lessons learned,
and supporting key actors to lead and facilitate the same.
·
Contribute to quality Accountability
and Learning system design, budgeting and implementation, including the
management of tools and methods appropriate to the scope, context, and
technical requirements of MILE initiatives. Review related developments in line
with donor and CRS guidance.
·
Help ensure MILE actor compliance
with agency and donor Accountability and Learning requirements, guided by the
MILE Learning Strategy/ Agenda and the agreed MEAL Detailed Implementation Plan
activities, in close liaison with project leadership.
·
Provide guidance to develop,
implement and support effective mechanisms for collecting and responding to
feedback from communities and other project participants.
·
Provide leadership, guidance, and
support to MILE staff to review and refine accountability and learning
practices on a periodic basis, to address gaps and challenges that arise.
·
Develop, oversee and support the
implementation of systems and guidelines for the documentation and
dissemination of field-based perspectives and emerging findings, to foster
project learning.
·
Work with colleagues to ensure
quality data gathering, input and management, qualitative and quantitative
analysis, critical reflection and the ongoing use of MEAL data results, through
appropriate management and active support to agreed processes and mechanisms.
·
Support the Strategic Learning Lead
to implement an effective MILE learning agenda. Includes supporting the
incorporation of emerging MILE and related learning (from both research and
practice) into on-going processes, practices, decision-making and planning, as
appropriate.
·
Foster respectful relationships and
dialogue regarding ongoing project interventions, learning and results, with
community members and stakeholders at all levels.
·
Build the capacity of MILE,
government and partner organization staff in accountability and learning to
address their job requirements, including raising awareness and supporting on
CRS accountability and learning policies and procedures and Humanitarian
Accountability Partnership (HAP) standards.
·
Advance the use of Information and
Communication Technology for Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning
(ICT4MEAL) within MILE, by working closely with the ICT4MEAL officer to design
and effectively use new and existing information and knowledge systems to
foster the delivery of quality services.
·
Remain flexible and open to taking on
new responsibilities as MILE unfolds and progresses, especially as requested
and guided by the Strategic Learning Lead.
Basic Qualifications:
·
Bachelor’s degree in the Social
Sciences; Demography, Sociology, Statistics or another MEAL-related field.
Master’s degree is a plus. Additional education may substitute for some
experience.
·
At least 4 years of Participatory
Development or Adult Education experience.
·
Minimum of 4 years of relevant work
experience focused on accountability and learning, ideally with an
international NGO working with county governments.
·
Significant professional training and
experience on accountability, protection and learning/ adult learning.
·
Significant supervisory experience.
·
Significant capacity development
experience and achievements.
·
Experience setting up and
implementing accountability and learning systems.
·
Experience in participatory/ action
planning, community engagement or similar.
·
Experience using MS Windows and MS
Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications,
information management systems, knowledge-sharing networks.
MEAL Competencies:
·
Demonstrates solid knowledge and
ability, and can apply MEAL in Design, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability,
Learning, Analysis and critical thinking, ICT4MEAL and MEAL in management
competencies, with minimal or no guidance, in the full range of typical
situations. Would require guidance to handle novel or more complex situations.
Required Languages: Excellent
written and verbal communication skills in English
Travel Required: Must
be willing to travel up to 50% of time to Isiolo and Marsabit
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
·
Strong team player, with significant
experience working in collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
·
Observation, active listening and
analysis skills, with proven ability to make sound judgment.
·
Strong inter-personal communication
and relationship management skills, seen in the ability to work closely with
local partners, county governments and community members among others.
·
Attention to details, accuracy and
timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.
·
Strong critical thinking and creative
problem-solving skills.
·
Demonstrable commitment to self and
team learning and capacity development.
·
Ability to take initiative;
proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented.
·
Proven leadership skills and
competencies.
·
Strong facilitation, presentation,
training, support and mentoring skills, especially in multi-stakeholder
contexts.
·
Proven ability to multi-task and meet
deadlines.
·
Strong narrative reporting skills.
·
Ability to adapt, prioritize and
remain responsive to unfolding circumstances and needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
·
Experience designing, implementing
and supporting accountability and learning systems for county governments is an
added advantage.
·
Experience and skills in partner
relationship management and development project support.
·
Experience using data analysis
software (e.g. SPSS, STATA, EpiInfo, Nutrisurvey).
·
Experience using mobile-data
collection and management software (e.g. ODK, Commcare, Iform builder, Kobo).
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
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Oversees
work of two-MILE Project Officers (A&L). Close liaison with Senior Project
Officer (ICT4MEAL)
Key Working Relationships:
·
Internal: Strategic Learning Lead,
Other MILE MEAL and technical staff
·
External: Community members, partner
staff, county government staff, other local stakeholders, MEAL staff from other
peer agencies.
Job Title: Project Officer (Accountability & Learning)
Reports to: Senior
Project Officer (Accountability & Learning)
Department: Program
Quality (MEAL)
Salary Grade: 7
Country / Location: Kenya/Isiolo
(REF:2019/083) Marsabit (REF:2019/082)
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.
Background: CRS
is leading a consortium of international non-governmental organizations, local
implementing partners and international/ national research institutions to
implement a five-year USAID Office of Food for Peace (FFP) Development Food
Security Activity (DFSA) called Mfumo Imara Lishe Endelevu (MILE).
The
overarching goal of this multi-sectoral activity is to sustainably reduce
levels of acute malnutrition in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs),
focusing on Isiolo and Marsabit counties.
The
activity will be implemented in two phases:
·
Phase I (1.5-2 years) Research, test
approaches and collaboratively design a context-sensitive, multi-sectoral
activity that sustainably reduces acute malnutrition
·
Phase II (3- 3.5 years): Activity
Implementation and System and Institutional Strengthening
Job Summary: The
Project Officer – Accountability and Learning will provide day to day
accountability and learning support to a range of MILE stakeholders, including
project design and MILE implementation issues, in line with CRS program quality
principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices, to
help advance the delivery of responsive, high-quality programming to the poor
and vulnerable.
S/he
will ensure that the project consistently applies strong accountability systems
and guidelines that enable effective listening to and understanding of the
diverse needs of the women and men, girls and boys we serve, to help ensure
that those perspectives and needs are reflected in the project’s decision-making
processes and interventions.
S/he
will facilitate the effective use of emerging information and support the
development and institutionalization of information and knowledge products, to
continually improve the quality of CRS work and maximize the benefits to the
people we serve.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
·
Play a leadership role in embedding
and supporting a culture of learning and adaptation across MILE initiatives at
county level.
·
Support, and in some cases lead at
the County level, compliance with agency and donor Accountability and Learning
systems, processes and requirements, including agreed MEAL Detailed
Implementation Plan activities – in close liaison with project leadership.
·
Take an active lead on all MILE
consortium accountability and learning activities at county level.
·
Facilitate county government and
partner organizations to establish, implement and support effective,
user-friendly, sustainable feedback and response mechanisms that are accessible
to all community members. Share significant findings with MILE and CRS MEAL
teams on a timely basis, to support project responsiveness and adaptation (as
guided).
·
Help to guide and support quality
data gathering, management and analysis, including through qualitative and
quantitative approaches.
·
Facilitate the engagement of county
government, partner organizations and other key actors in processes to
identify, document and share MILE achievements, lessons learned, success
stories and good/ best practices. Help to identify significant key learning that
can be leveraged for publication, incorporated into program decisions,
adaptations and annual plans, and shared both internally and externally for
learning purposes.
·
Facilitate and support county
government, partner organization and other key actor (as advised) efforts to
lead collective analysis and reflective review discussions on MILE developments
and results, to contribute field-based insights and learning to project
discussions, to facilitate timely programmatic adjustments and evidence-based
decision-making, and to proactively contribute to learning at county and wider
levels.
·
Document and disseminate field-based
perspectives, experience and emerging findings, to strengthen MILE project
learning and responsiveness. Ensure the same are regularly shared with the SPO
and MILE Strategic Learning Lead in a timely manner (as guided).
·
Foster respectful relationships and
sustained dialogue regarding ongoing project interventions and initial results,
with and among community members and other stakeholders.
·
Build and strengthen the capacity of
county MILE, government and partner organization staff in accountability and
learning, including raising awareness on CRS accountability and learning
policies and procedures and
·
Humanitarian Accountability
Partnership (HAP) standards, among others (as advised). Support key actors to
ensure effective implementation of the same.
·
Remain flexible and open to taking on
new responsibilities as MILE unfolds and progresses, especially as requested/
guided by the SPO and Strategic Learning Lead.
Basic Qualifications:
·
Bachelor’s degree in the Social
Sciences; Demography, Sociology, Statistics or another MEAL-related field.
Master’s degree is an added advantage. Additional education may substitute for
some experience.
·
Minimum of three years of relevant
work experience in accountability and learning, Participatory Development or
Adult Learning, ideally with an international NGO working with county
governments.
·
Experience setting up and
implementing accountability and learning systems is required.
·
Experience analyzing data and
contributing to progress reports, including narrative reports, essential.
·
Experience using MS Windows and MS
Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications,
information management systems, knowledge-sharing networks is required.
MEAL Competencies:
·
Demonstrates basic knowledge and
ability and, with guidance, can apply MEAL in design, Evaluation, Learning,
Analysis and critical thinking and MEAL in management competencies in common
situations that present limited difficulties.
·
Demonstrates solid knowledge and
ability, and can apply Monitoring, Accountability and ICT4MEAL competencies,
with minimal or no guidance, in the full range of typical situations. Would
require guidance to handle novel or more complex situations.
Required Languages: Excellent
written and verbal communication skills in English
Travel Required: Must
be willing to travel up to 50% of time
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
·
Strong team player, with significant
experience working in collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
·
Observation, active listening and
analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment.
·
Strong interpersonal-communication
and relationship management skills, seen in the ability to work closely with
local partners, county governments and community members.
·
Attention to details, accuracy and
timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.
·
Strong critical thinking and creative
problem-solving skills.
·
Proven leadership competencies and
experience, including the ability to take initiative.
·
Proactive, results-oriented and
service-oriented.
·
Strong facilitation, presentation,
training and mentoring skills and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
·
Professional training on
accountability, protection and learning.
·
Experience designing and implementing
accountability and learning systems for county governments.
·
Experience in participatory action
planning and community engagement a strong advantage.
·
Experience and skills in
multi-stakeholder processes, partner relationship management and development
project support is a plus.
·
Experience in using data analysis
software (e.g. SPSS, STATA, EpiInfo or Nutrisurvey).
·
Experience in using mobile-data
collection and management software (e.g. ODK, Commcare, Iform builder, Kobo) an
advantage.
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
Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Might periodically supervise external
enumerators
Key Working Relationships:
·
Internal: Senior Project Officer
(Accountability and Learning), Other MILE MEAL and technical staff
·
External: Community members, partner
staff, county government staff, other local stakeholders, MEAL staff from other
peer agencies
Position Title: Regional Finance Support Officer (RFSO)
REF: 2019/085
Reports to: Regional
Finance Officer- EARO
Location: Nairobi
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.
Job Summary: Working
closely with the Regional Finance Capacity Support Officer (RFCSO) and the
Regional Cost Application and Pricing Advisor (RCAPA), the RFSO will provide
support to EARO CP finance departments on a need basis. S/he will support the
agency’s competitive positioning in the pursuit of business development
initiatives.
S/he
will oversee the development of budgets and select sections of the cost
application, including but not limited to, the management and risk mitigation
sections of technical applications, where applicable. S/he will provide country
programs with information, analysis, and capacity building to improve their
cost application skills for enhanced CRS’ reputation and revenue. EARO being
the largest region in CRS, also demands constant technical finance support
especially when CP Finance Managers/ Deputy Finance Managers are on leave.
S/he
will provide country programs with direct financial support, analysis, and
capacity building to ensure CP’s continuous and smooth operation while they are
understaffed with key personnel. This will include, but not limited to
assisting the regional and country level management to analyze, develop and
implement systems which allow the agency to increase operational efficiency and
promote a competitive niche in different operational areas within an
environment of Compliance and adequate Risk Management.
He/she
will ensure adequate stewardship of agency resources and sound financial
reporting in line with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), CRS
policies and procedures, local laws and donor requirements.
Roles and Key Responsibilities
General Responsibilities:
Accounting,
Budgeting, Reporting and Capacity Building
·
In close collaboration with the
DRD/PQ, DRD/MQ, RFO, and regional budget managers, support in the preparation
and submission of the Annual Program Plan (APP) related to EARO regional
projects and the Current Year Spending plan updates.
·
Support Program Managers in
developing budgets for new programs/projects and revisions of existing
projects. Ensure that reasonable estimates of direct cost and shared direct
cost are used in budgets, based on historical data and current market
conditions. In addition, s/he ensures that accurate indirect cost and support
services rates are used in accordance with policies and guidelines.
·
Assist in the review of EARO projects
forecasts and spending plans on a quarterly and annual basis and as required.
·
Ensure assessment of all EARO project
partners in line with the SRFM policy and that the assessment results inform
the forecasting, funding, reporting and monitoring requirements for each
partner.
·
Any other duties as assigned.
Financial
Management Support
·
Ensure completion of other
tasks/responsibilities that fall within the current job description of the
CRS/CP Finance Manager/ DFM (As Acting FM/ DFM as needed)
·
Any other duties as assigned.
Business
Development
·
Support all cost applications for
EARO country program proposals and other countries as needed that meet the
defined threshold.
·
Prepare budgets and various sections
of the cost proposal as well as review sub-grant/subcontract budgets and cost
proposal materials prior to submission to the donor.
·
Review budgets for proposals, analyze
budget cost items and make recommendations as part of the proposal development
team.
·
Develop cost proposal modifications
in competitive range discussions.
·
Oversee and gather sourcing and
verification of pricing information and unit costs.
·
Ensure compliance with terms and
conditions of the RFA’s and other donor proposal requirements.
·
Ensure compliance with all relevant
federal regulations and restrictions and internal policy.
·
Maintain well documented records
supporting pricing used in the development of proposals.
·
Develop proposal templates and other
proposal forms as required.
·
Participates in proposal reviews and
After-Action Reviews, incorporating lessons into best practice guidelines and
related job tools.
·
Work in an on-the-job training and
mentorship capacity training for country programs to build capacity of staff
capacity on proposal development.
·
Develop start up plans and coordinate
startups for new projects above the regional defined threshold in close
coordination of the RFO.
Compliance
and Risk Management
·
Review Internal Control Assessment
systems annually, and during each CP visit, validate assessment coverage,
process and rating as per Internal Control Policy.
·
Perform Transaction Processing
Reviews for CPs.
·
Monitor and assess the internal
control structures of the country programs and their capacity to fully comply
with applicable laws, donor requirements and CRS policies and procedures.
·
In collaboration with country program
management and country level Compliance Officer (if applicable), perform onsite
reviews and capacity assessment of large grant recipients (local partner and
A-133 filing agencies).
·
This involves review and assessment
of management structure (segregation of duties) and evaluation of internal
control systems, financial, property and record management, etc.
·
Compile and review reports/documents
with data on compliance status and risk management (annual Risk Reports,
Internal Control Questionnaires, internal and external – including A-133 –
audit reports, FAST, etc.), as well as risk-related data from internal or
external resources with current or potential impact on CRS operations. Prepare
trends analyses with recommendations for addressing systemic issues to preempt
potential risks for review by regional management.
·
Ensure overall compliance with
Patriot Act, FFATA, Non-US USAID SR monitoring and relevant reporting
requirements.
·
Support the roll out of the risk
management component of the agency strategy.
·
Coordinate compliance trainings
(startup workshop) for large grants.
·
Monitor the regular updating of CPs
risk registers, which are finalized at the end of each FY. Review before
incorporation in the Year End Close-package.
·
Serve as a resource person on
compliance and audit issues.
·
Develop comprehensive annual
compliance review plan covering all areas of risk (as identified in Internal
Control Questionnaires, annual Risk Disclosure Reports, FAM, FAST, External
(including A-133) and Internal
·
Audit reports and through periodic
Risk Assessments) for regional management approval.
·
Take investigation assignments as and
when needs arise, as per the FAM, then assess and evaluate systemic and
operational factors contributing to the problem and offer actionable
recommendations.
Basic Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
·
Bachelor’s degree in business
administration or management or related field; preferred Master’s degree in any
related field; with a bias in Accounting
·
Candidates must have 5-7 years’
experience working for a non-governmental organization or a reputable
international organization in the area of relief and development, with 2-3
years’ experience in a senior supervisory position;
Required Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
·
Proven leadership and inter-personal
skills and ability to effectively manage relationships with key stakeholders;
·
Strong budget management skills with
a basic knowledge of major donor regulations governing cash and material
resources;
·
Experience with both emergency and
development program planning and budgeting;
·
High degree of expertise with
competence in computerized accounting systems, particularly Sun System and
Q&A, as well as MS Word and MS Excel.
·
Excellent inter-personal,
communication, negotiation; able to liaise directly with donors, partners, CRS
HQ and regional staff;
·
Highly pro-active and
self-disciplined; with strong critical thinking skills;
·
Understands and exemplifies diplomacy
and a service-oriented approach;
·
Strong organizational and planning
skills; able to provide direction and vision;
·
Ability to build and support teams in
order to achieve targets and outputs;
·
Demonstrable cultural sensitivity and
respect regardless of religion, ethnic group, class or gender;
·
Willingness to travel as needed
(25%-50% time).
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These
are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff
member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired
results.
·
Integrity
·
Continuous Improvement &
Innovation
·
Builds Relationships
·
Develops Talent
·
Strategic Mindset
·
Accountability & Stewardship
Supervisory Responsibilities: Regional Office Finance staff
Key Working Relationships:
·
Internal: Deputy Regional
Director/MQ, Deputy Regional Director/PQ, Country Representatives, Heads of
Programming and Heads of Operation; HQ and Regional Office Finance and Business
Development Staff. Admin Staff, entire Country Program Staff, Partners
·
External: Donors, Partners, Peer
Organizations and Prime Recipients.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties and
responsibilities associated with the position.
***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.
Written
applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV
including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact
information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by Close of
Business Thursday October 10, 2019.
Human
Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya/Somalia Program
E-mail :Crskenya-hr@crs.org
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya/Somalia Program
E-mail :Crskenya-hr@crs.org
Note:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) does not charge any fees from applicants for any
recruitment. Further, CRS has not retained any agent in connection with this
recruitment
CRS’
recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting
children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation
CRS
is an Equal Opportunity Employer