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CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

CRS is recruiting for X1 Position: Program Manager ll.
If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions,
and follow the instructions to submit your application package.
About CRS
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) 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.
Since 1963, Catholic Relief Services has been a key development partner in Sierra Leone, focusing on Health,
Agriculture, and Education. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria has approved Sierra
Leone for Grant Cycle 7 (GC7). The Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) will act as the Principal
Recipient, with World Vision International (WVI) as the Co-Principal Recipient. Catholic Relief Services has
been chosen as a Sub-Recipient under the supervision of World Vision International in four districts: Kenema,
Kambia, Tonkolili, and Western Area Urban. CRS will be responsible for promoting Social Behavior Change
(SBC), conducting mass-media and community outreach communication through various channels and
strategies, strengthening capacity, and evaluating activities.
Job Title: Program Manager ll
Department: Global Fund – Health Program
Reports To: Head of Program
Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.
Duty Location: CRSSL Freetown
Job Summary:
You will manage and provide technical oversight of the development and implementation of the Country
Program (CP) Global Fund (GC7) programming, particularly for large and complex projects, ensuring effective
systems and processes are in place that support high-quality programming advancing Catholic Relief
Services’ (CRS) work in serving the poor and vulnerable. Your management skills and knowledge will ensure
that the CP delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of its
Health programming.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
• Provide management, guidance, and technical oversight of the Global Fund Program throughout the
project cycle to ensure project design, start-up, implementation and close-out are in line with CRS
quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Lead timely submission of report to the donor ensuring quality evidence led reporting
• Effectively manage talent for the Global Fund Program and supervise. Manage team dynamics and
staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete
performance management for direct reports.
• Lead the development of program learning - identify opportunities for learning, research and
publications in the area of Health and implementation of MEAL policy. Facilitate the dissemination of
promising practices and lessons learned to contribute to the agency knowledge management
agenda. Ensure integration of ICT4D and innovations and best practices.
• Contribute to the proactive pursuit of opportunities for new funding to ensure the growth of the CP
Health sector portfolio in line with agency, regional, and CP strategic priorities. Serve as the technical
lead and technical writer to ensure quality proposals in the area of health per agency and donor
standards. Contribute to budgeting and staffing plans and activities for proposals.
• Oversee technical assistance and capacity strengthening activities in health for staff and partner
organizations to enhance program quality and impact.
• Oversee the identification, assessment and strengthening of partnerships relevant to Health and the
appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools and approaches.
• Ensure timely and appropriate project expenditures in line with financial plans and efficient use and
stewardship of project material sources.
Basic Qualifications
• Master’s degree in public health public health with focus on Social and Behavioral Science or related
field in the social sciences. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in relevant field-based project management experience required,
with preferably at least 2-3 years working in the area of Behavioral Change Communication.
• Experience in managing moderately complex projects preferably with an international NGO.
Required Languages – Fluent in English and Krio. Proficiency in the multiple Sierra Leonean languages is a
plus
Travel - include percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to
travel up to 40%.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound judgment and decisions and
offer innovative solutions
• Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and
externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
• Good presentation and facilitation skills
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
Preferred Qualifications
• Good experience in project grants management, including project design, preferably for grants from
multiple public donors, including USAID.
• Demonstrated ability to write high quality technical proposals.
• Experience engaging with partner organizations
• MEAL skills and experience required.
• Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web
Conferencing Applications, information management systems.
Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create
an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. 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.
• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is
considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to
learn new things.
Agency Leadership Competencies:
• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility,
openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and
enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency
strategy and team priorities.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Senior Project Officer, District Coordinator, field Officers
Key Working Relationships:
Internal Country Representative, Head of Programming, Head of Operations, Regional Technical Advisor for
Health, Meal Manager, Grant Accountant
External World Vision International, The Ministry of Health, National Malaria Control Program, Other
Partners for the Global Fund
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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
***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.
By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with
dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further,
I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and
my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related
topics.
WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant
certificates to email, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social
Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations
Disclaimer: 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.
Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 25th October 2024.