About
CRS:
CRS:
Catholic
Relief Services — United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (CRS) carries
out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and
vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and
operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all
faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving
those in need.
Relief Services — United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (CRS) carries
out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and
vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and
operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all
faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving
those in need.
Background:
CRS
has been present in Rwanda since 1960, and currently implements projects in
nutrition, agriculture, youth entrepreneurship and peacebuilding. The Country
Program has around 60 staff, including four expatriates, and implements its
projects through local and international partners, with strong
coordination/collaboration with Government of Rwanda structures. The FY19
program value is approximately $9 million. In 2015, CRS/Rwanda was awarded the Gikuriro
program, a 5-year $25m USAID-funded integrated nutrition and WASH program. The Gikuriro
program is managed by a Chief of Party reporting to the Country Representative.
The Head of Programming (HoP) is responsible for providing technical leadership
and oversight for all other programs, as well as ensuring effective technical
linkages with the Gikuriro program.
has been present in Rwanda since 1960, and currently implements projects in
nutrition, agriculture, youth entrepreneurship and peacebuilding. The Country
Program has around 60 staff, including four expatriates, and implements its
projects through local and international partners, with strong
coordination/collaboration with Government of Rwanda structures. The FY19
program value is approximately $9 million. In 2015, CRS/Rwanda was awarded the Gikuriro
program, a 5-year $25m USAID-funded integrated nutrition and WASH program. The Gikuriro
program is managed by a Chief of Party reporting to the Country Representative.
The Head of Programming (HoP) is responsible for providing technical leadership
and oversight for all other programs, as well as ensuring effective technical
linkages with the Gikuriro program.
Job
Summary:
Summary:
As
a member of the Country Program (CP) Leadership Team, the HoP will provide
strategic direction, leadership, and management of the CP’s programming to ensure
the establishment and successful implementation of high-quality programs
serving the poor and vulnerable. The HoP’s leadership, management and knowledge
will ensure that the CP delivers high-quality programming and continuously
works towards improving the impact of its programming. The HoP also leads and
oversees activities to strengthen the capacities of partners in the design and
implementation of high impact programs. The position is based in Kigali, but
with an expectation of travel to support field programming around 30% of the
time.
a member of the Country Program (CP) Leadership Team, the HoP will provide
strategic direction, leadership, and management of the CP’s programming to ensure
the establishment and successful implementation of high-quality programs
serving the poor and vulnerable. The HoP’s leadership, management and knowledge
will ensure that the CP delivers high-quality programming and continuously
works towards improving the impact of its programming. The HoP also leads and
oversees activities to strengthen the capacities of partners in the design and
implementation of high impact programs. The position is based in Kigali, but
with an expectation of travel to support field programming around 30% of the
time.
Job
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- In
collaboration with the Country Representative (CR) provide strategic
direction for the design of the CP strategic frameworks and plans,
including the development of resource mobilization strategies to optimize
the impact of programming interventions in line with regional and agency
strategic priorities. - Lead
high-quality project design incorporating project management standards and
MEAL methods, appropriate to scope, context and technical requirements of
projects. Coordinate planning of activities across various projects from
different sectors to ensure integration of program interventions and
efficiency in implementation. - Effectively
manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being.
Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and
complete performance assessment for direct reports. Contribute to
developing staffing plans for projects and to the recruitment process of
senior project staff. - Create
and maintain proper conditions for learning, across all programs within
the Rwanda portfolio. Establish a safe environment for sharing of ideas,
solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and
respond quickly to deficiencies. Promote accountability, learning and
knowledge management overseeing implementation of the MEAL policy, as well
as cross-sectoral and cross-department learning. - Ensure
effective use and stewardship of resources. Coordinate with CP operations
leads to ensure appropriate project budgeting, procurement & logistics
planning and effective budget management. Oversee preparation and
submission of high quality reports. - In
coordination with resource mobilization staff, lead positioning and
capture efforts, oversee the business development cycle and ensure the
submission of high quality proposals per agency and donor standards. - Oversee
the identification, assessment and strengthening of appropriate
partnerships and the appropriate application of partnership concepts,
tools and approaches. - Ensure
technical assistance and capacity strengthening for project teams and
partners in project management standards and related MEAL, business
development and operational activities. Identify training opportunities,
develop training curriculums and deliver trainings.
Background,
Experience & Requirements:
Experience & Requirements:
Education
and Experience
and Experience
- Master’s
Degree in International Development, International Relations or relevant
field. - Minimum
of five years of relevant field-based program management, at least three
years of middle/senior management experience. - Experience
in the development of successful proposals, reports, strategic alliances,
project design, project management, and monitoring and evaluation. - Experience
in partner capacity strengthening, staff development, training, and
mentoring, as well as in team building and strategic planning initiatives.
Experience working with Church partners a plus - Experience
in community development, community mobilization, or similar grassroots,
self-help initiatives. - Experience
in project grants management, including project design, budget
preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, reporting,
etc., preferably for projects funded by multiple public donors, including
USAID. - Experience
with successful business development activities capturing public and/or
private donor funding. - Excellent
English writing skills. - Staff
management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning
environment. - 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.
Personal
Skills
Skills
- Excellent
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. Strategic in how you approach each
relationship. - Team
leadership abilities - Presentation
and facilitation skills - Proactive,
resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented
Required/Desired
Foreign Language
Foreign Language
- Fluent
English required - Working
ability (oral) in French preferred
Travel
Required
Required
- Up
to 30% travel to the field required
Key
Working Relationships:
Working Relationships:
Supervisory:
Nine program managers in the sectors of Nutrition, Agriculture, Youth
Employment and Peacebuilding.
Nine program managers in the sectors of Nutrition, Agriculture, Youth
Employment and Peacebuilding.
Key
Internal: Country Representative, Operations
Manager, Chief of Party — Gikuriro, Finance Manager, Internal Audit,
CARO Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality, CARO Regional Technical
Advisors
Internal: Country Representative, Operations
Manager, Chief of Party — Gikuriro, Finance Manager, Internal Audit,
CARO Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality, CARO Regional Technical
Advisors
Key
External: Donors; UN agencies; Government of
Rwanda technical ministries; peer international and local NGOs; Caritas Rwanda
and Caritas Internationalis agencies
External: Donors; UN agencies; Government of
Rwanda technical ministries; peer international and local NGOs; Caritas Rwanda
and Caritas Internationalis agencies
Agency
Behavioral Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Behavioral 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.
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
and Stewardship - Builds
relationships - Develops
talent - Continuous
Improvement and Innovation - Strategic
Mindset
Disclaimer:
This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties,
and responsibilities associated with the position.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties,
and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS’
talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and
vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and
vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Equal
Opportunity Employer
Opportunity Employer
How
to apply:
to apply:
Interested
candidates are encouraged to apply via the CRS Career page by clicking on the
link below:
https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/nghome.guid?c=1161051&d=Externa…
candidates are encouraged to apply via the CRS Career page by clicking on the
link below:
https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/nghome.guid?c=1161051&d=Externa…
