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Project Officer Sr – (Malawi Nationals only)) – ( 21000078 )

Description

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

As a lead for the CRS Malawi Private Sector engagement strategy 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 partner(s) 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.Since there is a close relationship
between our current private sector portfolio and the livelihood and
agriculture portfolio, a significant part of the work will revolve in the
agriculture sector but is not limited thereto.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

> Develop, organize, and lead the implementation of all assigned project activities and strategic initiatives as outlined in the project detailed implementation and strategic private sector initiative plans in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
> Ensure learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycles and any private sector engagement initiative. Support accountability through coordinating project and initiative 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.
> Provide strong, hands-on support to our livelihood and agriculture portfolio and actively nurture and introduce private sector engagements across the sector.
> 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 *> – Fluency in both oral and written English

Travel *> – Must be willing and able to travel up to 50 %.

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 (if none, state none)



Key Working Relationships

Internal*> Country Office Finance Manager, Grant Accountants, MEAL Staff,
Supply Chain and Logistics Staff / CRS Regional Office Regional Technical
Advisors / CRS HQ CRS Impact Investment and Private Sector Engagement
Department

External*> Private sector partners and collaborators, government officials,
international and local NGO partners, project implementing partner staff,

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

> Bachelor’s Degree required. Degree in Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness or in the field of Development Finance would be a plus.
> Minimum of 5 years of work experience in project support, ideally in the field of Private sector oriented development projects
> Experience in livelihood and agriculture programming is a significant added advantage for this position.
> 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)

## Primary Location

SARO-MW-Lilongwe

## Job

Program Management

## Organization

Catholic Relief Services

## Schedule

Regular

## Shift

Standard

## Employee Status

Individual Contributor

## Job Type

Full-time

## Job Level

Day Job

## Travel

Yes, 50 % of the Time

## Job Posting

Apr 8, 2021, 115617 AM

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