CRS recruits Head of Mission II

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Bac+3 Deadline: 14 Nov 2019 2026

• 0 comments CRS recruits Head of Mission II Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. It works to save, protect and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, regardless of race, religion or nationality. Its humanitarian and development work is reflected in emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding programmes. We welcome people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and commitment to serving the poor. CRS’s procedures and policies reflect our commitment to protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. Position: Head of Mission II, DRC Kinshasa, DR Congo-Kinshasa (On site) Job description NOTE: This recruitment is subject to donor approval. Job summary CRS is seeking candidates for Project Manager II for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food for Peace non-emergency food aid projects. These multi-year development projects aim to address chronic and acute malnutrition, especially among children and mothers, strengthen early recovery and resilience, and support communities. The Project Leader II will provide vision, leadership and overall management of these large-scale and complex projects for poor and vulnerable populations. Its strategic leadership, management skills and technical expertise will ensure the implementation of high-quality programs and consolidate CRS’ position as a reference organization in this field. As a senior executive, Project Manager II will proactively manage security and mitigate risk. CRS DRC is a dynamic and committed country programme, based in Kinshasa and has three strategic branches across the country. Since its inception in 1960, the program has been an unwavering partner working for hope and resilience, leading impactful initiatives that connect humanitarian aid, sustainable development and peacebuilding. Guided by its commitment to human dignity and sustainable change, CRS DRC continues to work alongside communities and government to build a more prosperous, peaceful and resilient future.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of the development, implementation and consolidation of the assigned project, including communicating its contribution to opinion leadership in the sector. Provides primary liaison with the donor as well as stakeholders in the public, private and non-governmental sectors. Ensure that the project is designed and implemented in a way that meets donor expectations for quality and time outcomes, as well as budget, including transition and sustainability strategies. Coordinate efforts among program and operations officials to ensure compliance with the quality standards of CRS programs. Effectively lead programming and operations teams. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Offer coaching and mentoring. Develop tailor-made individual development plans and perform direct employee performance evaluations. Oversee the development of staffing plans and the executive recruitment process. Proactively manage and mitigate risks by monitoring national and regional issues that may impact staff and programs. Ensure that all security policies and plans for CRS personnel are regularly updated and that all employees understand and adhere to them. Promote, advocate and embody a commitment to the effective use of agency and donor resources. Ensure compliance with the terms of donor grants, including financial monitoring and oversight of budgets, finances, administration and reporting to partners’ donors. Approve program expenditures, budget adjustments and requests for changes in costs submitted to donors. Represent CRS programs internationally by highlighting innovative initiatives. Publish program results and make presentations. Oversee the development of communication strategies and tools, ensuring compliance with branding and marketing requirements and procedures of funders and CRSs. Manage relationships with consortium partner organizations, including through review and planning workshops.

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Coordinate the roles and activities of the staff of other consortium member organizations to ensure implementation in line with CRS partnership principles. Create and maintain conditions conducive to learning. Establish a climate of trust for the sharing of ideas, solutions and difficulties. Develop internal skills to quickly detect, analyze and correct gaps.

Education / Qualifications

Identify performance gaps and training opportunities for CRS staff and its partners and ensure the design and delivery of high-quality training and technical assistance.

Candidate profile

Basic qualifications Bachelor in International Development, International Relations or in a relevant technical field.

Experience

Minimum of 8 years of relevant management and technical experience. Experience of at least 7 years in the management of donor funds, including multinational grants. Excellent knowledge and experience in budget management. Experience and team management skills of at least 5 years, fostering a learning environment. Experience coaching and mentoring senior program staff. Proven experience in successful program management, including complex project management, high added value and multi-activity, with complex logistics. Recognized industry leader, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, presentations at conferences, etc. Desired qualifications Mastery in a related field. Experience in mobilizing and strengthening partners. Knowledge of CRS’s partnership strategy.

Required skills

Knowledge, skills and abilities Ability to represent and present at a high level. Excellent knowledge of the MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), video conferencing applications and information and budget management systems. Excellent strategic, analytical, systemic and problem-solving skills, with the ability to have an enem vision

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