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Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality and works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs. CRS has been helping po...
Ref Number
Isiolo (REF:2019/083)
Marsabit (REF:2019/082)
Background:
CRS is leading a consortium of international non-governmental organizations, local implementing partners and international/ national research institutions to implement a five-year USAID Office of Food for Peace (FFP) Development Food Security Activity (DFSA) called Mfumo Imara Lishe Endelevu (MILE). The overarching goal of this multi-sectoral activity is to sustainably reduce levels of acute malnutrition in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), focusing on Isiolo and Marsabit counties. The activity will be implemented in two phases:
Job Summary:
The Project Officer - Accountability and Learning will provide day to day accountability and learning support to a range of MILE stakeholders, including project design and MILE implementation issues, in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices, to help advance the delivery of responsive, high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable. S/he will ensure that the project consistently applies strong accountability systems and guidelines that enable effective listening to and understanding of the diverse needs of the women and men, girls and boys we serve, to help ensure that those perspectives and needs are reflected in the project’s decision-making processes and interventions. S/he will facilitate the effective use of emerging information and support the development and institutionalization of information and knowledge products, to continually improve the quality of CRS work and maximize the benefits to the people we serve.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
*MEAL Competencies:**
Required Languages: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Travel Required: Must be willing to travel up to 50% of time
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Might periodically supervise external enumerators
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Senior Project Officer (Accountability and Learning), Other MILE MEAL and technical staff
External: Community members, partner staff, county government staff, other local stakeholders, MEAL staff from other peer agencies
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
****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.*
REF:2019/084
Background:
CRS is leading a consortium of international non-governmental organizations, local implementing partners and international/ national research institutions to implement a five-year USAID Office of Food for Peace (FFP) Development Food Security Activity (DFSA) called Mfumo Imara Lishe Endelevu (MILE). The overarching goal of this multi-sectoral activity is to sustainably reduce levels of acute malnutrition in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), focusing on Isiolo and Marsabit counties. The activity will be implemented in two phases:
Job Summary:
The Senior Project Officer (SPO) - Accountability and Learning, will support the Strategic Learning Lead (SLL) to develop and nurture a responsive learning culture across MILE, on an on-going basis, to foster timely program adaptation and strengthened results and outcomes at all levels. S/he will also support the implementation of various accountability and learning guidelines, processes and systems for MILE, in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices, to advance the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable. S/he will work closely with the SLL to establish and actively support related processes, systems and products (especially at County levels), to help institutionalize the effective use of emerging data, information and knowledge products (evidence), to ensure that MILE delivers responsive, well informed and high-quality programming, and continuously works to improve the impact of its programming through effective, adaptive and innovative approaches to maximize the benefit to intended beneficiaries.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
MEAL Competencies:
Required Languages: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Travel Required: Must be willing to travel up to 50% of time to Isiolo and Marsabit
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong narrative reporting skills.
Ability to adapt, prioritize and remain responsive to unfolding circumstances and needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Oversees work of two-MILE Project Officers (A&L). Close liaison with Senior Project Officer (ICT4MEAL)
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Strategic Learning Lead, Other MILE MEAL and technical staff
External: Community members, partner staff, county government staff, other local stakeholders, MEAL staff from other peer agencies.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
****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
Ref.2019/029
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:
Reporting to the M&E Specialist, the Senior Project Officer – Accountability, Learning & Knowledge management will lead the development and implementation of a holistic learning, knowledge management and accountability strategy for MWENDO. The SPO will coordinate, plan and implement program learning and accountability activities for MWENDO with an aim of ensuring project improvement. The SPO will set-up mechanism to facilitate adaptive management by staff at all levels within the MWENDO program. S/he will collaborate to development and dissemination of audience-specific learning and accountability products to various audience including target beneficiaries, Government staff, other and I/NGOs. The SPO will also ensure that learning is incorporated into project design by organizing opportunities for reflection, learning and action planning to ensure program adaptation.
Job Responsibilities:
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.
Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education and Experience
Competencies:
Personal Skills
Required/Desired Foreign Language
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, able to and edit reports
Travel Required
Up to/Approximately 40% of time
Key Working Relationships:
Supervisory: None
Internal: Technical Advisors, Project Officers, Other CP MEAL and M&E staff
External: Community members, partner staff, other local stakeholders, MEAL staff from other peer agencies
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
****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.*
Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by Close of Business Wednesday October 9, 2019.
Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya/Somalia Program
E-mail : Crskenya-hr@crs.org
Note: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) does not charge any fees from applicants for any recruitment. Further, CRS has not retained any agent in connection with this recruitment
CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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