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Project Officer – Treatment and Retention

Department: Programming (PQ)
Band: 6
Reports To: Treatment and Referral Manager
Country/Location: Kenya/1 -Samburu, 1- Baringo, 1- Kajiado and 1- Laikipia
Job Summary:
As a member of the HSDSA project team, you will monitor and report on all project activities in support of CRS’ work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your thorough and service-oriented approach will ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve. Your role will be to build the capacity of local implementing partners to coordinate HIV testing of families of PLHIV support group members and facilitate linkage to care and treatment sites for those found to be positive as well as ensuring that adherence, differentiated care activities using the national PDHP curriculum and new National HIV Treatment guidelines (2016) in Nakuru county including treatment literacy, adherence counseling and support and defaulter tracing is monitored.
Job Responsibilities:

Support the coordination and implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, HIV/AIDS national as well as PEPFAR guidelines and good practices.
Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist local implementing partners (LIPs) in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with LIPs to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.
Collect information on staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and monitor capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.
Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices.
Represent CRS in meetings at county level, technical working groups, and other events as requested, to support forging relations with the GOK (MOH), LIPs, other stakeholders, and the community.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all assigned project activities per donor and CRS standards and established schedules.

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education and Experience

Diploma in clinical medicine or nursing with over 8 years’ experience. Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Clinical Medicine, Nursing is a plus.
At least 5 years of work experience in HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment, TB management and other health-related projects in Kenya and for an NGO. Experience working with MOH as well as PEPFAR funded project will be an added advantage
Good understanding of Kenya Government National HIV treatment, Care and Support Manuals/Guidelines/Policies especially the current National HIV Treatment guidelines (2016)
In–depth understanding of donor (USAID) expectations for program results, outcomes, impact, and reporting.
Additional education may substitute for some experience.
Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.
Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred.
Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Personal Skills

Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members
Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented

Required/Desired Foreign Language
Able to clearly communicate in written and spoken English
Travel Required
The Project Officer – Treatment and Retention will be based in applicable County and will travel 50% of his/her time within the county
Key Working Relationships:

Supervisory: None
Internal: Treatment and Referral Manager, HSDSA Project team
External: Local implementing partners, field agents, community, MOH

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.

Trusting Relationships
Professional Growth
Partnership
Accountability

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

October 23, 2024
Project Officer – County Systems Strengthening Project Officer MEAL

Ref.2018/019

Department: Programming – MWENDO Project
Grade: 6
Reports To:** Senior Project Officer- Systems Strengthening/Cluster Leads
Country/Location: Kenya – Nandi County, Kapsabet Town
Background:
CRS is implementing a 5-year orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) program, MWENDO, which seeks to empower local and county-level OVC stakeholders to strengthen the formal and informal HIV and child protection systems and services and the linkages between them, including cross-sectoral service referrals and coordination to ensure quality service delivery for OVC and their households.
Job Summary:
As a key member of the MWENDO Project Cluster team, you will be seconded to the county Department of Children Services (DCS) office to provide coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance. You will monitor and report on all project activities related to county systems strengthening, specifically with respect to OVC in support of CRS’ work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your thorough and service-oriented approach will ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve. You will coordinate closely with other MWENDO Project Officers to contribute to a holistic, integrated, and comprehensive project implementation.
Job Responsibilities:

Support the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist local implementing partners (LIPs) in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
Provide technical assistance and coordinate with DCS to identify their assets, strengths, and goals for in-service professional development and use this information to develop costed annual work plans that incorporate capacity building activities; and a sustainability plan for continuing DCS development after the project ends.
Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting DCS in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with DCS to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.
Collect information on technical assistance needs of LIPs. Provide technical support and monitor capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.
Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices. Actively engage in dissemination and use of relevant knowledge in the field.
Represent CRS in meetings at county and cluster levels, working groups, and other events as requested, to support forging relations with the GOK, LIPs, other stakeholders, and the community.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all assigned project activities per donor and CRS standards and established schedules.

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education and Experience

Master’s or a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Gender, Public Health, International Development, Development Economics or a related field.
At least 2 years of work experience for Master’s degree holders or 4 years of work experience for Bachelor’s degree holders in project support in the field of child focused integrated ECD, HIV/AIDS, and other health-related projects in Kenya and for an NGO.
In-depth understanding of donor expectations for program results, outcomes, impact, and reporting.
Experience in participatory action planning and engagement of stakeholders at various levels.
Experience in monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred.
Excellent understating of GOK.
Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Personal Skills

Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members and inspire teamwork among diverse partners without direct supervisory responsibilities
Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented

Required/Desired Foreign Language
Able to clearly communicate in written and spoken English
Travel Required
This position is based at the DCS office. 30% of the time will include travel to MWENDO project sites.
Key Working Relationships:
Supervisory: None
Internal: MWENDO Team, Systems Strengthening Specialist, project technical team, Finance, Procurement, and HR/Administration
External:* Donors, government ministries/institutions at the national and county levels, relevant private sector entities within the County.
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.

Trusting Relationships
Professional Growth
Partnership
Accountability

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

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October 23, 2024
Project Officer – Case Management

Department: MWENDO Project – Programming
Grade: 6
Reports To: Case Management Advisor with a dotted reporting line to Cluster Lead
Country/Location: Kenya/Homa Bay (Ref.2018/017) /Kisumu (Ref.2018/016)
Background:
CRS is implementing a 5-year orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) program, MWENDO, which seeks to empower local and county-level OVC stakeholders to strengthen the formal and informal HIV and child protection systems and services and the linkages between them, including cross-sectoral service referrals and coordination to ensure quality service delivery for OVC and their households.
Job Summary:
As a key member of the MWENDO Project Cluster team, you will monitor and report on all project activities related to case management with respect to OVC in support of CRS’ work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your thorough and service-oriented approach will ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve. You will coordinate closely with other MWENDO Project Officers to contribute to a holistic, integrated, and comprehensive project implementation.
Job Responsibilities:

Support the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist local implementing partners (LIPs) in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting LIPs in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with LIPs to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.
Collect information on staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of LIPs. Provide technical support and monitor capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.
Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices. Actively engage in dissemination and use of relevant knowledge in the field.
Represent CRS in meetings at county and cluster levels, working groups, and other events as requested, to support forging relations with the GOK, LIPs, other stakeholders, and the community.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all assigned project activities per donor and CRS standards and established schedules.
Ensure community case workers (CCWs) (LIP staff and Volunteers) complete required case management forms and ensure case filing system is developed and maintained.
Create community linkages for broader community engagement in case management.

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Gender, International Development, Development Economics or a related field. Master ‘s degree will an added advantage
At least 2 years of work experience for Master’s degree holders or 4 years of work experience for Bachelor’s degree holders in project support in the field of adolescent focused integrated ECD,
HIV/AIDS, and other health-related projects in Kenya and for an NGO.
In-depth understanding of donor expectations for program results, outcomes, impact, and reporting.
Experience in participatory action planning and engagement of stakeholders at various levels.
Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred.
Excellent understating of GOK.
Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Personal Skills

Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members and inspire teamwork among diverse partners without direct supervisory responsibilities
Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
Required/Desired Foreign Language
Able to clearly communicate in written and spoken English

Travel Required
Up to 35% of travel time to MWENDO LIP project sites
Key Working Relationships:
Supervisory: None
Internal: Project technical officers
External:Representatives of the GOK, LIPs, other stakeholders, and the community
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.

Trusting Relationships
Professional Growth
Partnership
Accountability

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

October 23, 2024
Program Manager

Job Summary
You will provide overall leadership in the management of all WASH projects in the Country Program. You will also work closely with the Business Development Manager to seek and respond to WASH-related fundraising opportunities aimed at increasing access to sustainable WASH services for the poor and vulnerable in communities in Kenya. Additionally, you will manage WASH partnerships with church and non-Church partners, private sector partners, and Government line ministries to build synergies and promote coordination in WASH programming.
Job Responsibilities:

Manage and implement all activities throughout relevant project cycles – project design, start-up, implementation and close-out – to ensure efficient and effective implementation in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices. Ensure WASH program team and partner staff use the appropriate systems and tools.
Act as a key resource person in project design and proposal development in WASH programming area, gap-filling and taking on growth responsibilities, as needed.
Effectively manage talent and supervise the WASH team. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, contribute to the recruitment process of project staff, and complete performance management for direct reports.
Champion learning with WASH project staff and partner teams. Analyze and evaluate project performance data following MEAL policy. Proactively identify issues and concerns and use participatory processes to overcome implementation obstacles.
Coordinate the identification of staff capacity and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and capacity strengthening and required interventions to support quality project implementation.
Help identify, assess and strengthen partnerships relevant to the WASH sector, applying appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools and approaches.
Coordinate and monitor financial and material resources relevant to project needs. Through planning and oversight ensure efficient use of project resources
Promote MEAL and knowledge management by leading program/project reviews and reflections with staff and partner representatives and documentation of good practices and lessons learned for assessments, to adjust strategies and implementation plans, to inform future programming initiatives and approaches, and to contribute to organizational learning.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Masters degree in Civil or Water Engineering or related field;
At least 6 years work experience in WASH programming; experience in management positions in donor funded WASH projects is an added advantage;
Demonstrable experience in budget management;
Previous experience in business development/fundraising in the WASH sector.

Competencies Relevant for the Specific Position:

A broad grasp of socioeconomic policy issues with respect to WASH development in both rural and urban settings;
Technical knowledge in WASH, Social Protection, Gender, and Environment;
Experience working with government line ministries, private sector partners, civil society, donors, and local communities;
Diplomacy, tact, and negotiating skills;
Training/coaching skills;
Strong conceptual and analytical skills;
Ability to work independently, think innovatively and strategically, and work effectively within a team;
Fluency in written and spoken English;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Detailed understanding and experience of gender and diversity issues and commitment to addressing inequalities in all the key areas of responsibility;
Demonstrate high levels of initiative and innovation;
Flexibility in tasks undertaken;
Ability to work under pressure and deadlines;
Understanding of development/relief issues;
Commitment to humanitarian principles and action;
Strategic thinking and vision;
Strong financial/budget management skills required.

MEAL Competencies:

Track portfolio and project MEAL requirements – both CRS MEAL Policies and Procedures (MPP) and donor requirements.
Work with MEAL staff and partner staff to implement the MPP and donor MEAL requirements applicable to your projects.
Complete the annual MEAL procedure self-assessment for your project, and develop action plan to advance MEAL practice.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

County program lead – Turkana County
County program lead – Isiolo County
WASH officer – Urban School WASH project
WASH officer – WASH/Agric project

Key Working Relationships:
Internal:

Head of Programs
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning department.
Business Development Manager
Other Program Managers
EARO Regional Technical Advisor WASH
CRS’ finance, human resources, fleet and procurement department.

External:

Ministry of Water and Irrigation at National and County levels
CRS’s church and non-church partners
WASH program consultants and contractors
Private sector partners in the WASH sector
Other INGOs, NGOs, and CBOs implementing WASH projects or as members of WASH cluster coordination forums.

Required Travel (where and expected %):
20% field travel.
Work Environment
Nairobi and field locations.
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

Serves with Integrity
Models Stewardship
Cultivates Constructive Relationships

October 23, 2024
Senior Advisor, Staff Safety and Security

Department: Operations/East Africa Regional Office
Band: 11
Reports to: Deputy Regional Director (DRD)/MQ
Location: East Africa Region (EARO)
Job Summary: The CRS/EARO region, is comprised of 6 Country Programs (CPs) – Ethiopia, Kenya/Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda; EARO has a total FY18 budgeted program value of $206 million. While several EARO countries are among the most stable in Africa, others are entangled in violent conflict and political instability, consequently impacting the stability and security of the region. The Republic of South Sudan and Somalia continue to face considerable conflict and civil war. Increasingly, pockets of unrest have been breaking out in certain parts of Ethiopia.
You will provide Safety and Security technical solutions to the EARO region and country programs for strategic planning, program design in staff safety and security areas, and design of monitoring and evaluation systems including the provision of training to staff. The Advisor leads the development of agency standards and strategies for Safety and Security and guides the region on their implementation. Collaborates with relevant national and international security agencies and providers, through relationship building, information sharing representation and advocacy.
Job Responsibilities

Security Operational Leadership:

Provide technical leadership and coordination to EARO CP teams to ensure that appropriate security systems and procedures are in place and are fully operational.
Provide international, Regional and local security intelligence, expertise, as well as strategic and technical input to all EARO CPs in the development and management of all Safety and Security Plans.
Improve and drive the threat assessment and risk analysis process; carry out regular threat and vulnerability assessments, review and monitor compliance, and amend working procedures accordingly. Ensure that all staffs are aware of any changes in the security situation.
Develop information systems to provide analysis of potential threats to CRS programs.
In close collaboration with the EARO DRDs/and Technical Advisors , assist the EARO CP’s in developing appropriate Safety and security plans for program design.

Technical Assistance:

Liaise with other members of the CRS global security community and security staff from peer agencies for additional sources of technical or training assistance, best practices learning, etc., Provide training and technical assistance to EARO CPs on security management decisions and processes, including supporting security threat assessments and risk reduction workshops.
Advise Regional Director and DRD/MQ on EARO-level security management decisions, policies and practices. monitor open sources and cultivate personal sources of information, news and analysis around safety and security trends in the region; share relevant informational items with regional and CPs senior management and the HQ Safety and Security Director.
Review, improve and adjust CRS staff tracking systems as necessary and monitor staff compliance.
Carry out regular threat and vulnerability assessments, and amend working procedures accordingly. Ensure that all staffs are aware of any changes in the security situation.
Conduct initial security assessments before the opening of new CRS offices/programs, monitor CRS safety portal to ensure Country Programs SoPs, constant companions and other relevant security and safety documents are updated and disseminated .
Interface with country-level security committees, staff and key contacts from other agencies to update FSPs. Carry out regular assessments to review and monitor compliance.
Conduct initial security assessments before the opening of new CRS offices/programs and assignment of staff to a country.
Systems, Organizational Development and Staff Capacity-Strengthening:
Support CPs in the recruitment and development of Managers involved in Staff safety and Security.
Maintain and facilitate virtual regional country level security point persons. Organizing and participating in relevant learning events for relevant staff.
Assist CPs in the definition of roles and responsibilities for staff Security for organizational/departmental efficiency and staff performance accountability.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: EARO Regional Director, EARO Deputy Regional Directors, EARO Country Representatives; EARO regional technical advisors;, HQ Safety and Security Director, ERT Security RTA, and General Services Officer.
External: international and local partner NGOs, US, local Catholic agencies, US Embassy RSOs within the region; contracted security service providers, security officers of other international NGOs operating in EARO

Qualifications:

MSc. or equivalent degree required
Formal technical training in security and safety is a plus. Past management roles with INGOs in unsecure environments is a plus;
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and advocacy skills. Ability to lead by influence and knowledge, rather than hierarchical authority.
Ability to transfer knowledge and provide technical assistance, training, within an adult learning framework to CPs.
Ability to get along with a diverse group of people, provide exceptional customer service while managing multiple priorities.
Knowledge and appreciation of the Catholic Social Teachings and their application to relief and development work. Adherence to the CRS values-based behaviors.
8 to 15 years of relevant working experience in an advisory or management role, contributing to or managing projects in multiple regions- preferably in East Africa; including safety and security.
Previous relevant experience in a regional or complex country advisory role required.
Knowledge, or ability and willingness to learn CRS management and program tools and frameworks, adhere to all CRS policies and guidelines.
Mental/Physical Requirements: Approximately 50-60% travel, primarily within East African countries, and sometimes in remote areas with minimal amenities; often with short notice.
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.
Serves with Integrity
Models Stewardship
Cultivates Constructive Relationships
Promotes Learning

Language Required: Must be fluent in written and spoken English, Arabic is a plus.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

October 23, 2024
Finance Officer – Projects (Ref:2018-010)

Job Summary:
You will help coordinate and contribute to the implementation of the projects/grants policies and procedures in compliance with CRS’ established accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements to support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You will efficiently perform accounting services through documenting the project/grant financial transactions by compiling, analyzing, and verifying account information, preparing account entries, and delivering financial reporting services throughout the project/grant life cycle.
Job Responsibilities:

Carry out partner assessments and monitoring as detailed in the SRFM policy for the assigned partners including preparation of assessment and monitoring reports highlighting capacity building needs or other areas that require management’s attention.
Review and validate supporting documentation before processing of partner liquidations to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete and authorizations are in place.
Assess, evaluate and monitor subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy and strengthen capacity of partner in financial accounting and transactions.
Monitor disbursement/receipt schedules, alert relevant project/grant staff of due payments/liquidations, and maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate timeliness of financial resource management and compliance with set deadlines.
Prepare various periodic and ad hoc financial reports and perform variance analysis to assist project/grant staff with decision-making.
Provide information to project/grant staff, sub recipients, and partners on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and deliver training and other capacity building activities.
Assist program staff in preparation and review of proposal budgets.
Prepare monthly reports for (statement incomplete)
Prepare and manage account receivables and payables for both staff and partners ensuring monthly statements are prepared and disseminated monthly.
Perform assigned treasury project/grant (cash payment/receipt, cash forecast, etc.) duties, as long as segregation of duties is ensured.

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education and Experience

B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).
Minimum of three years experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.
Knowledge of the relevant public donor regulations preferred.
Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. Knowledge of SunSystems financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software preferred.

Personal Skills

Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies
Conscientious, accurate and thorough with great attention to detail
Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented
Ability to work collaboratively

Required/Desired Foreign Language
Travel Required – 65%
Key Working Relationships:
Supervisory: None
Internal: FM, DFMs, Finance staff, Project Managers and Officers
External: Partners, Partner finance staff, public donors & representatives
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.
Trusting Relationships
Professional Growth
Partnership
Accountability

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

October 23, 2024
Project Officer – Emergency Training and Capacity Development Coordinator

(Ref.2018/006)
Department: Programs
Band: 6
Reports To: Emergency Project Coordinator
Country/Location: Kenya/Mombasa
Position Type: Fixed Term (4 months)
Background:
Kenya Drought Emergency Response and Recovery project (KDRRP) aim is to support to provide relief to extremely vulnerable families struggling with severe drought in Kenya’s most affected populations in Arid and Semi-arid counties: Kwale, Kilifi, Turkana, Samburu and Isiolo. Interventions concentrate on Pastoral/agro-pastoral livelihoods, WASH and natural resources management. KDRRP is a one year project funded by CRS private funds, LDS Charities and Margaret Cargill Foundation. CRS is implementing the project through four local partners and with close collaboration with the relevant county government departments and National Drought Management Authority.
Job Summary:
As a member of the KDRRP project team, you will monitor and report on all project activities in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. Specifically, you will coordinate and monitor all emergency project activities within your assigned county (ies) in Kenya and ensure use of technically appropriate implementation approaches and reporting, consistent with the donor and CRS requirements. Your thorough and service-oriented approach will ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.
Job Responsibilities:

Coordinate CRS Kenya’s County Level Emergency Response programming in close collaboration with the Emergency Coordinator to ensure effective program management quality.
Ensure program quality through development and implementation of periodic project reviews and learning, and local partner capacity enhancement.
Support implementing partner program and MEAL staff officer to effectively implement the project
Represent CRS and Emergency Project in all relevant county level coordination meetings
Together with MEAL staff, ensure all emergency responses in Kenya comply with required MEAL policies and procedures i.e. project design, monitoring, evaluation, budgeting, accountability and learning.
Coordinate and co-facilitate regular monitoring data interpretation to inform decisions and learning as provided in the emergency responses MEAL systems.
Work with partner organizations to ensure financial reporting follows CRS partner standards and best practices.
Closely manage county level activity budgets.
Coordinate with the relevant county level NGO emergency actors to ensure effective targeting and implementation of the projects.

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education and Experience

Degree in Agriculture, veterinary medicine, water engineering or related field
5 years’ experience in drought response programs preferably in arid/ semi-arid and marginalized areas
Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with local communities and County governments as appropriate.
Ability to represent CRS at coordination meetings
Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple work demands in high-stress environments and work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
Advanced computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
Professional proficiency English.

Personal Skills

Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members
Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilitiesProactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
Emergency Competencies
Communicates strategically under pressure
Manages stress and complexity
Actively promotes safety and security
Manages and implements high-quality emergency programs

Key Working Relationships:
Internal:

MEAL PO
Emergency coordinator

External:

Project Implementing partners
local and international NGOs,
County government relevant departments
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.
Trusting Relationships
Professional Growth
Partnership
Accountability

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

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October 23, 2024
Senior Technical Advisor for Resilience, East Africa

Job Description
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide technical assistance for resilience in the East Africa region and to the global Ag/L team when requested.
Promote the application of Agency Program Quality standards for resilience in the programs in the region.
Participate in project reviews and support proposal development, acquisition of funding and monitoring and evaluation.
Actively explore cross-sectoral linkages between Ag/L programming and microfinance, conflict resolution, nutrition and agriculture.
Work with A&L and HRD to develop a resilience framework which considers donor approaches (USAID and DfID in particular), SenseMaker and CRS IHD framework.
Liaise closely with STAs for Climate Change, Food Security, Water and Senior Policy Advisor for Food Security and Climate Change to ensure coherency and complementarity and resilience approaches.

Specific Responsibilities
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
INTERNAL: EARO – Regional Director, DRD-PQ, Regional TAs, Country Representatives, Heads of Programs, Chiefs of Party, Program Managers. CRS HQ – Director Program Impact & Quality Assurance, Director Agricultural Livelihoods, Senior Technical Advisors.
EXTERNAL: USAID (OFDA, FTF, FFP), World Bank, Rockefeller Foundation, AGRA, BMGF, CGIAR members (International Agriculture Research Centers), IGAD, FAO, regional government institutions, local universities, and other international research institutions.
Qualifications

Master’s degree and/or Ph.D. in related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in international development either as a technical advisor or program manager/director, preferably in Africa.
Experience in program design/management, program quality and performance assessment as part of ongoing efforts to improve aid effectiveness.
Experience in community participation in development projects. Experience with adult learning methods and tools.
Experience in the design, management and implementation of policy oriented assessments and research.
Interest and capacity to learn about new areas.
Developed monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning skills.
Strong analytical skills, sound judgment and the capacity to think and plan strategically, including the ability to produce high quality policy materials and advice for development implementation.
High level English oral and written communication skills, including representation and liaison skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, networking and negotiation skills, including in a cross-cultural context as a team player.
Experience collaborating with local NGOs preferred.
Excellent coordination and facilitation skills.
Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Disclaimer Clause: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, 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.

October 23, 2024
Project Officer

(Ref:2017/63)

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.
Job Responsibilities

Coordinate with PEPFAR Implementing Partner & GoK to organize, lead, and support the implementation of all assigned project activities at the county level as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
Coordinate and maintain 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.
Support and coordinate capacity building and technical support activities to ensure assigned project activities are implemented per project guidelines and standards.
Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with local partner(s) to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.
Represent the 4Children Kenya Project at the county-level, including attending meetings on behalf of 4Children, making presentations at professional meetings and conferences on matters related to the 4Children Kenya project areas.
Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices.
Coordinate with the relevant CRS Kenya operations units to ensure administrative support and all necessary logistics for project activities and events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Sociology, Social Work, or a related field with a minimum of 4 years of work experience in project support, or Master’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of work experience in project support is also acceptable.
Experience in the field of health and well-being of vulnerable children and for an international NGO would be a plus.
Experience in stakeholder coordination and engagement at county level preferred.
Experience in planning and organizing of high-level internal and external meetings, workshops, and events, including the ability to plan resources and actions for timely and efficient service delivery.
Knowledge of GOK OVC service delivery standards and PEPFAR programming, process, guidance and frameworks is strongly preferred.
Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Personal Skills

Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills and ability to work closely with local partners and community members
Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
Able to work as part of a team, as well as with minimum supervision

October 23, 2024