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CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
CRS is recruiting for X1 Position: WARO Regional Senior Project Officer
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,
regardless of race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through
emergency response programs, health (including malaria), agriculture, education, microfinance and
peacebuilding.
CRS/ Sierra Leone and Program Background
CRS started work in Sierra Leone in 1963, carrying out the commitment of the Catholic bishops and the Catholic
community of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. For 60 years, CRS has responded
to emergencies and promoted health, education, agriculture, and urban resilience in Sierra Leone.
To date, the Country Program has a robust portfolio built around several major programs in Health,
Agriculture, Nutrition, Education and Urban Resilience, such as the USDA/McGovern Dole Food for Education
and Nutrition (All Pikin for Learn) Program and Global Fund Malaria Program. In addition, the country program
is working on several high-profile opportunities to improve water security in Freetown (the Water Fund
Project) and support Freetown City Council to deliver its Transform Freetown strategy through slum
regeneration (the Transforming Lives Project).
Job Title: WARO Regional Senior Project Officer
Department: Large-Scale Food Fortification
Reports To: Technical Advisor Public-Private Partnership and Alliances
Country: Ghana/Accra
Duty Location: Telecommuting.
Job Summary
As the Senior LSFF Project Officer in the English- and Portuguese-speaking countries of West Africa (Ghana,
Gambia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Cape Verde, Liberia) you will facilitate the achievement of project objectives by
coordinating all activities and reporting and providing technical guidance and advice to staff and implementing
partner(s) to advance the work of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to serve the poor and vulnerable. Your
coordination and relationship management skills will ensure that the project you are responsible for applies
best practices and is constantly working to improve the impact of its profits on those we serve.
Responsibilities of the position:
• Organize and direct the implementation of all project activities assigned to you as outlined in the
detailed implementation plan, in line with SRF program quality principles and standards, donor
requirements and good practices.
• Ensure that learning accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle. Assist in
accountability by coordinating project evaluation activities and guiding partners in their reflection on
project experiences. Analyze implementation challenges and report on discrepancies and/or gaps to
guide adjustments to implementation plans and timelines.
• Coordinate and oversee working relationships with all local project stakeholders and serve as a contact
person between them and the project team to mobilize local stakeholders and promote project
activities and impact.
• Supervise and inspect various processes and resources at project sites on an ad hoc basis to ensure
timely implementation of project activities and adherence to established standards and procedures.
Ensure proper verification of resource utilization for project activities through periodic budget reviews
and monitoring and assistance to the implementing partner.
• Support and coordinate capacity building and technical support activities to ensure that your assigned
project activities are implemented according to project guidelines and standards.
• Coordinates the provision of potential logistical and administrative support to staff and partners.
• Check that the documentation for the activities assigned to you is complete, with all required
documents, and that it is classified according to the requirements of the agency and funders. Assist in
the preparation of trend analysis reports and documentation of case studies and promising practices.
Required training, experience and capabilities
Education and experience
• License required. A degree in International Relations or in the field of Food Science and Technology
Public Health/Nutrition would be a plus.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in project support, ideally in the field of public health
and nutrition policy and compliance and/or food fortification technology and for a relevant NGO or
public sector entity.
• Capacity building expertise and multi-sectoral coordination with seriousness and diplomacy.
• Minimum of two years of experience working collaboratively with government partners, ideally in a
technical advisory/delivery capacity, to advance a public policy agenda.
• Additional experience may replace some studies.
• Required languages —French, and a working knowledge of English.
• Travel — some trips are mainly within West African countries and License is required.
• Experience working with partners, participatory preparation of action plans and community
involvement.
• Experience in supervising staff is a plus.
• Experience in monitoring projects and collecting relevant data.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Personal skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with discernment.
• Good relationship management skills and ability to work closely with local partners.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented.
• Team building and coordination and communication of multi-stakeholder public-private partnerships.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness in the execution of assigned responsibilities.
• Preferred Qualifications.
• Experience working with partners, participatory action planning and community engagement.
• Experience in supervising staff is an asset.
• Experience in monitoring projects and collecting relevant data.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Good command of English and a command of basic French.
Desired foreign language: Notions in Portuguese would be an asset
Travel required: Frequent visits to West African countries for meetings.
Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
The organization's competencies clarify the behaviours and attitudes expected of all staff. When
demonstrated, they create a stimulating work environment, help staff members perform at their best, and
enable CRS to achieve the organization's goals.
• Personal responsibility – Constantly takes responsibility for one's own actions.
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS's guiding principles and mission. Is
considered honest.
• Builds and maintains trust - Demonstrates consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with others – Works effectively in cross-cultural and diverse teams.
• Open to learning – Looks for experiences that can change perspective or provide opportunities to
learn new things.
The Organization's Leadership Competencies:
• Leads Change – Continually seeks ways to improve the organization through a culture of agility,
openness and innovation.
• Develops and recognizes others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and improve
team and organizational performance.
• Strategy Predisposition – Understands the role in transformation, communication and
implementation of the organization's team strategy and priorities.
Key Working Relationships:
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Internal: WARO LSFF; CRS country program staff in the 15 ECOWAS countries where the project may touch
due to staff/consultant locations or training/convocation venues; other CRS HQ-PIQA or other staff who may
travel to the region to support the LSFF project.
External: counterpart implementing agencies; government stakeholders, private sector entities, suppliers,
consultants.
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
Based on the mission, values, and guiding principles of the agency, CRS competencies are to be exemplified by
all staff in fulfillment of his or her respective roles and responsibilities.
• Integrity
• Accountability and Stewardship
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Strategic Mindset
***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.
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.
Skills development procedures reflect our commitment to protecting vulnerable children and adults from
abuse and exploitation.
CRS gives priority to candidates who are citizens/permanent residents of the countries where we have
offices.
Equal opportunity employer
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Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 31st August 2023.