Catholic Relief Services (CRS) ,Project Officer, Job Vacancy In Uganda

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Relief Services Project Officer will be responsible for the planning/designing,
implementing and monitoring/evaluating of Expanding Financial Inclusion in
Africa (EFI) project activities in compliance with donor requirements and
expectations of CRS Uganda. The project officer will manage the Mobile Money
linkage component of the EFI project implemented by three partners in Eastern
Uganda. S/he will in addition provide support to the overall objectives of the
EFI project. S/he will make frequent field visits for partner support and
M&E on EFI performance.

• The incumbent will design and implement effective
  work plans that allow for timely and ongoing progress review of all key
  outputs and financials; monitor and report on partner performance on
  meeting obligations of partner agreement including targets and reporting
  deadlines.
• Work in liaison with relevant CRS and partner
  staff to ensure that the project implementation is in accordance with CRS
  programming principles and CRS core values.
• Take part in the design of developing and testing
  the long term savings product and identifying partners for linking SILC
  members to this product.
• Responsible for the design and facilitation
  of  training workshops for partner staff and field teams in
  integration of SILC with the formal financial system via Mobile Money
  systems in Uganda
• Actively monitor partner and project activities
  and progress against targets on a regular basis. Analyze the information
  captured through SILC MIS, other Mobile Money component specific data and
  provide monthly trend analysis.
• Send monitoring reports with recommendations for
  follow-up action; report and suggest solutions for any concerns about
  partners or project related issues.
• Work in liaison with MIS, M&E Staff and
  partners to ensure strong systems are in place for the development of
  surveys and project evaluations for the Mobile Money linkage component.
• Carry out frequent field level monitoring and
  providing feedback and support to partners on program implementation.
• Monitor and manage expenses for the project,
  ensuring adherence to Mobile Money component budgets and compliance with
  donor requirements.
• Intuitively verify that progress reports and
  financial reports are received from partners prior to report submission
  deadline. Review and assess information provided by the partner in the
  narrative and financial reports. Take follow-up action as required.
• Ensure the proper maintenance of all files,
  records and documents relating to the project.

• Introduce the new Mobile Money Integration with
  SILC concept to partners and do initial partner assessments to determine
  areas in need of capacity support with regard to Mobile Money Knowledge.
• Steer the preparation and implementation of
  training and follow-up programme to all partner staff with regard to the
  integration of SILC and Mobile Payment systems.
• Ensure partners are trained in and knowledgeable
  of all donor requirements and deadlines.
• Actively support partners in financial advance
  and liquidation process, including processing requests for disbursement of
  project funds; reviewing and approving financial and narrative reports;
  and ensuring that partner manages and tracks expenses against approved
  budget.
• Proactively seek out advice, support and any
  other technical assistance required by the partner to ensure timely,
  compliant and effective implementation of the project.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by CRS
  senior management to support the project or partner. 

• The ideal candidate for the CRS job opportunity
  should hold a good Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Microfinance, Business
  Administration, or banking and finance.
• At least three years working for a
  non-governmental organization or a reputable international organization
  preferred.
• Specialized knowledge of and experience with
  savings-led microfinance delivery methodologies (internal savings and
  lending models (Ex. SILC, VSLA, WORTH, Savings for Change)) preferred.
• Specialised working knowledge of the Mobile
  Money, Banking Sector in Uganda
• Past exposure and experience in New Product
  Development for Microfinance sector
• Prior experience in some aspect of project cycle
  management.
• Past experience in budget management, monitoring
  and evaluation tools and systems.
• Prior experience with institutional strengthening
  and partnership building.
• Excellent Computer, verbal and written
  communication skills.
• Possess the ability to work effectively
  independently or in a team environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills;
• Excellent inter-personal skills; demonstrating
  diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to provide direction and vision.
• Highly pro-active and self-disciplined.
• Willingness to travel.
• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning