Current Openings at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Length of Contract:  2 years

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 financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete and authorizations are in place.
• Ensure setup and maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assigned accounts in Oracle ERP Insight financial accounting package.
• Record financial transactions following appropriate authorizations. Review and analyze various accounts to detect irregularities. Advise on corrective actions and prepare correcting entries and adjustments, as necessary.
• Support in the preparation of and analysis of donor reports and other financial reports for various internal and external stakeholders.
• Support in the budget preparation including review of new project proposals for internal & external submission.
• Prepare, monitor, alert the program manager, facilitate, and manage the process of closing expiring grants within the ninety (90) days period as required in the grants closure period.
• Ensure the integrity and quality of the data in the CPs Project financial database including and not limited reviewing, analysis of various account and alert relevant staff of any irregularities.
• Support in the preparation of the monthly Budget Comparison Reports (BCR) and Inception to date reports (ITD), respond to any queries from programs relating to the BCR report. In addition, preparation of finance indicators reports on monthly basis alert management on any exceptions and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Gateway Support for Kenya and Somalia ensuring timely uploading of subrecipients assessment & monitoring reports and updating of the relationship monitoring schedules as appropriate.
• Monitor disbursement/receipt schedules, alert relevant staff of due payments/liquidations, and maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate timeliness of financial resource management.
• Provide technical assistance and capacity building for staff and partners, including interpretation of policies, setting up of systems, trouble shooting and resolution of outstanding issues.
• Evaluate and monitor subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy and strengthen capacity of partner in financial accounting and transactions.
• Prepare various, periodic, and ad hoc financial reports, as needed, and perform variance analyses to assist with decision-making and proper management of financial resources.
• Provide information to subrecipients and staff on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and contribute to capacity strengthening.
• Perform assigned treasury (cash payment/receipt, cash forecast, etc.) duties, as long as segregation of duties is ensured.

Travel Required At least 40% of time

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
• Teamwork and ability to work collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications 

• Familiarity with the relevant public donors’ regulations a plus. 
• Proficient in Excel and experience with Word and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Accounting package or similar financial reporting software is a plus. 

Key Working Relationships:

Supervisory:  None

Internal: Finance Manager, Deputy Finance Manager, Finance Staff, Project Managers and Officers

External: Partner finance & staff, public donors & representatives

 Qualifications

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 Oracle ERP financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity and inclusion including gender equality.

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Length of Contract:   Appx. 2.5 years (until 30th September 2024)

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Play a leadership role in embedding and supporting a culture of learning and adaptation across Nawiri (includes county) initiatives and teams at county level, on an ongoing basis.
• Active engagement in multiple consortium initiatives in Marsabit County, across sectors, through trusting relationships established with key actor networks. Use of these platforms to expand and promote a culture of accountability, learning and adaptation at county level across teams, to support the institutionalization of Nawiri’s Adaptive Learning Strategy.
• Promote a culture of accountability within the consortium through strengthening Nawiri team capacity on the harmonized Feedback, Complaints, Response Mechanism (FCRM) and supporting its integration in all Nawiri initiatives.
• In close liaison with Nawiri MEAL teams at county level, support compliance with consortium, agency and donor A&L policies, procedures, processes and requirements, including operationalization of the MEAL Plan and associated action plans (e.g., the Detailed Implementation Plan).
• In close collaboration with Marsabit Directorate of Civic Education & Public Participation (CEPP), support strengthening the capacity of Multisectoral Platform for Nutrition (MSP-N) members (County & Sub-County) and others, to strengthen a culture of accountability. Includes raising awareness on CRS accountability and learning policies and procedures and Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP) standards.
• Play a leadership role at county level to strengthen the timely and consistent use of emerging learning from various sources, including field and M&E activities, through co-facilitation and support for routine and periodic Pause & Reflect (P&R) sessions.
• Support tracking Nawiri’s progress/ uptake of A&L through multiple approaches, e.g., by facilitating Collaboration Learning & Adaptation (CLA) self-assessments, satisfaction surveys to elicit community/ participant perspectives on Nawiri FCRMs, process monitoring, updating/ monitoring Nawiri’s learning & adaptation trackers and others as guided.
• Share significant A&L findings with Nawiri and MEAL teams on a timely basis, as guided, to support project responsiveness and continuous quality improvement and adaptation based on learning.
• Contribute to the documentation of A&L initiatives including consortium & donor reports, case studies, learning briefs and activity reports etc., as requested.  
• Facilitate the engagement of MSP-N members (County & Sub-County), consortium partners and other key actors in processes to identify, document and share Nawiri achievements, lessons learned, success stories and good/ best practices.
• Help identify significant learning & adaptations that can be leveraged for routine planning, publications and shared internally and externally for learning purposes.
• Support in ensuring continuous, transparent communication and engagement with Nawiri participants and other relevant stakeholders on Nawiri progress.
• Participate in A&L-related county forums including MSP-N meetings, M&E TWG meetings and accountability forums.
• Help guide and support quality data gathering, management and analysis, as requested/ guided. 

• Remain flexible and open to taking on new responsibilities as Nawiri unfolds and progresses, especially as requested/ guided by the Technical Learning Advisor and Strategic Learning Lead.
• Support and enhance Nawiri Knowledge Management processes and products as guided, to continually improve the quality of Nawiri A&L related work and outputs.

Required Languages: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of any ASAL languages an advantage.

Travel Required: Must be willing to travel in the field up to 50% of time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong team player, with significant experience working in collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgments.
• Strong interpersonal-communication and relationship management skills, seen in the ability to work closely with local partners, county governments and community members.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.
• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership competencies and experience, including the ability to take initiative.
• Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, training and mentoring skills and experience.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Professional training on accountability, protection and/ or learning.
• Experience designing and implementing accountability and learning systems for county governments.
• Experience in participatory development and community engagement a strong advantage.
• Experience and skills in multi-stakeholder processes and partner relationship management.
• Experience using data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, EpiInfo or Nutrisurvey).
• Experience using mobile-data collection and management software (e.g., ODK, Commcare, Iform builder, Kobo) an advantage.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Technical Advisor (Accountability and Learning), Isiolo PO Accountability & Learning, Nawiri Strategic Learning Lead, Nawiri MEAL team, Marsabit County Head of Office and other technical staff.

External: Community members, county/ sub-county government staff, other local stakeholders and peer agency MEAL staff.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in the Social Sciences; International Development, Demography, Sociology or another MEAL-related field. Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum of five years of relevant work experience in fields of Accountability and Learning, Participatory Development or Adult Learning, ideally with an international NGO working with county governments.
• Proven experience and track record of effectively facilitating multi-stakeholder forums. Related experience with government/ county officials a distinct advantage.
• Experience setting up, overseeing/ implementing and actively supporting multi-stakeholder accountability and learning systems is required.
• Experience analyzing data/ emerging learning and contributing to progress reports, including narrative reports, essential.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems, knowledge-sharing networks is required.
• Relevant experience in Kenya’s ASALs and/ or knowledge of ASAL cultures and programming contexts a distinct advantage.
• Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity and inclusion including gender equality.

MEAL Competencies:

• Demonstrable experience supporting the use of learning to improve programming.
• Demonstrates M&E, Accountability and Learning expertise, knowledge and skills. With guidance can apply critical thinking to ensure effective MEAL in design, learning, analysis and evaluation processes..
• Demonstrates solid knowledge and ability and can apply Monitoring, Accountability and ICT4MEAL competencies with minimal or no guidance, in a range of typical situations. Would require guidance and support to handle more complex situations.
• Experience facilitating and actively supporting MEAL related processes and products in complex programming contexts

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Length of Contract:  2 years

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Provide BD expertise in positioning, capture planning and proposal preparation for specific opportunities with institutional donors (government and inter-governmental award issuing organizations, as well as foundations, corporations, other awarding non-governmental organizations, and CRS internal funding opportunities).
• Coordinate proposal development processes to ensure timely submission of high-quality proposals that are responsive to donor requirements, applicable regulations, and CRS’ technical and cost standards. Lead and support proposal budget processes and propose recommendations to develop a competitive proposal.
• As appropriate, serve as proposal coordinator or other lead role in proposal team, and participate in bid analysis and proposal review panels. Serve as a lead or support writer on proposals, contributing both technical and non-technical content and integrating inputs from staff and partners into a responsive, coherent proposal with a compelling vision and clear win themes.
• Train and mentor CRS staff and partner staff, as needed, to improve their skills in proposal development, representation to donor and partner organizations, intelligence-gathering, and marketing within their country program or portfolio.
• Support and guide identification of partners and negotiation of CRS’ role on proposal consortia, ensuring a competitive position for CRS that adheres to the agency’s partnership principles and strategic directions. Research, track and analyze new opportunities and CRS’ competitive position within the marketplace, with a particular focus on enhancing local leadership and diversifying our donor base.
• Support senior management to cultivate and strengthen institutional relationships with institutional donors, partner organizations and other stakeholders.
• Work with appropriate staff to maintain data on past performance and corporate capacity, in order to provide timely information for proposal submissions.
• Serve as a member of CP’s Senior Management Team, contributing to strategic direction of the CP and modeling agency guiding principles
• Liaise closely with EARO and Global BD community of practice, linking up with additional support as needed
• Lead in the development of sector-specific positioning strategies for the CP, including allocation of strategic funding
• Lead the facilitation of the CP’s Growth Working Group, a cross-sectoral strategy group aimed at improving our positioning for new funding

Required Languages – Excellent spoken and written English. Kiswahili and Somali language skills a bonus.

Travel – up to 30 percent travel in Kenya and Somalia.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Strong strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture.
• Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong communications and presentation skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• MEAL skills and experience preferred.
• Experience in project design, preferably for grants from multiple public donors
• Exceptional writer with expert command of English grammar and AP style. 
• Comprehensive familiarity with a broad range of institutional donor technical and cost requirements. 
• Experience with both USAID RFP and RFA funding mechanisms highly desirable.
• Knowledge of CRS programs, justice agenda and Catholic Social Teaching principles a plus.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Key Working Relationships:  

Internal: CRS/Kenya Head of Programs, CRS/Kenya Country Representative, CRS/Somalia Head of Office, CRS/Kenya Deputy Head of Programs, Program Managers, Senior Management Team, regional East Africa Program Quality and Business Development Team and CRS headquarters’ IDEA team.

External: Leadership and BD counterparts at key partner organizations (INGOs, Caritas partners, other local implementing partners, prospective partners and private sector leaders). Points of contact at key donor and prospective donor organizations for Kenya and Somalia.

 Qualification

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, international relations, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of international development experience, with at least three years’ experience in a developing country.
• Demonstrated Workshop Facilitation Skills
• Experience engaging with partner organizations.
• Relationship building and teamwork abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
• Familiarity with relevant institutional donor regulations, policies, procedures and priorities.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and processes, leading teams to produce deliverables under tight deadlines and at exceptional quality.
• Demonstrated experience leading and producing competitive proposals in programming contexts similar to CRS. 
• Demonstrated experience utilizing diverse, proactive strategies to competitively position his/her organization for new funding and productive institutional relationships.
• Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity and inclusion including gender equality.