Job Vacancies: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) – 7 Positions

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. CRS works through local church and nonchurch partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates. CRS has worked in Nigeria for more than 25 years.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Procurement Assistant
2.) Senior Procurement Officer
3.) Finance Officer
4.) Project Officer, Food Assistance
5.) Consultant-SPV Feasibility Study
6.) Project Officer – Food Assistance (Nigerian Nationals Only)
7.) Project Officer – Case Management

Job Title: Procurement Assistant

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Required Languages – English
Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 10%
Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Job Summary

• You will effectively perform various activities throughout the procurement cycle to assist the acquisition of goods and services in support of the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable.
• Your abilities will allow you to successfully support the quality and efficiency of procurement and purchasing activities applying the principles of stewardship, integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Supports requestors to prepare complete and comprehensive Purchase Requisition Forms.
• Assists with the maintenance of the procurement plan and the procurement tracking tool to facilitate timely communication of procurement/purchase needs, status updates on progress of all orders, and effective and efficient service delivery.
• Assists the Procurement Officer in the continuous search for competent, reputable, and reliable suppliers of goods or services.
• Visits suppliers (company site, stores, and/or production facilities) to collect information and support the due diligence process.
• Purchases items following CRS procurement documents (i.e. Purchase Order), instructions, and standards.
• Prepares Payment Requests, ensuring all the supporting documentation is accurate and on file to assist the timely payment to vendors; and, follows up with requestors, suppliers, and other relevant parties to address any deficiencies and/or discrepancies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree required.
• 1-2 years work experience in supporting procurement/purchasing, logistics, and/or administration processes and activities.
• Good writing skills.
• Knowledge of local market conditions.
• Knowledge in MS Office package (Excel and Word).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail with good organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized organizational codes of ethics
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented.

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.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

What We Offer
CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, generous retirement savings plan and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.

Application Closing Date
11th April, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• 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.
• Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
• All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside their home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical examination.
• CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people – especially children and vulnerable adults – to live free from abuse and harm.
• EOE/M/F/D/V – CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (For all US and International positions)

Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer (Nigerian Nationals only)

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Required Languages: English
Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 25%.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Procurement Assistant

Job Summary

• You will coordinate local procurement activities and processes to acquire goods and services in support of the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable.
• Your knowledge and experience will allow you to successfully coordinate the quality and efficiency of procurement and purchasing activities and ensure stewardship, integrity, transparency, and accountability

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate fully compliant procurement systems and operating procedures. Assess effectiveness and efficiency and recommend improvements. Contribute to ensuring compliance with CRS procurement principles, standards, and policies, donor regulations, and local statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with various departments to develop and maintain an up-to-date procurement plan with all quantities, quality and delivery requirements for goods and services. Provide pricing information to assist budget holders with budget preparation.
• Ensure that all procurement is done efficiently per CRS Policy, the CRS Procurement to Pay Manual – specifically the Global Fund annex and consistent with the Guide to Global Fund Policies on Procurement and Supply Management of Health Products.
• Coordinate the sourcing process and perform various activities to assist with ensuring the best value for money: market research, cost estimates, solicitation documents, bidding process facilitation, supplier identification and research, quality and availability of goods assessment, negotiation, contract/purchase order and other documents preparation.
• Accountable for transparency within the procurement department through ensuring a complete, accurate and up-to-date document trail of all procurement processes, vendor files, procurement and inventory database to assist with control and accountability. Prepare reports and facilitate document retrieval.
• Once all required steps have been completed depending on the value of the procurement, then: make the selection of the best supplier with regards to price, quality and delivery; determine payment and delivery terms; prepare the Purchase Orders (PO); and draw up contracts as needed.
• Ensure that all procurement is processed for all applicable exonerations as established in the Host Country Agreement or through Donor Agreements, and draft any exemption letters for VAT, duty and tax whenever necessary.

Key Working Relationships

• Internal: All relevant CP staff making Procurement Requisitions, Finance, Logistics, Administration and HQ Global Procurement Team.
• External: Suppliers, revenue authorities, customs officials, freight forwarders, transporters, consultants, donors, and peer agencies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or other relevant degree preferred. Professional certifications (s) in supply chain or equivalent field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years work experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement management, preferably with an international organization.
• Knowledge of political dynamics along the chain, infrastructure, market knowledge, as well as related laws and regulations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good planning and coordination skills and ability to prioritize competing priorities effectively
• Good analytical skills with ability to make independent judgment and decisions
• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented with focus on meeting customer needs
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Good negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Experience using any Enterprise resource systems or similar packages

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.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

What We Offer

• CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, generous retirement savings plan and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.

Application Closing Date
11th April, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• 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.
• All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside their home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical examination.
• CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people – especially children and vulnerable adults – to live free from abuse and harm.
• EOE/M/F/D/V – CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (For all US and International positions)
• Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Required Languages:  English
Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 50%.
Supervisory Responsibilities: (N/A)
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Program Managers, Finance team members
External: Sub-recipients

Job Summary

• You will assist project implementation by working directly with local partners and community members, coordinating various project activities and events in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work to serve the poor and vulnerable.
• Your service and community relations skills ensure that the local partners and communities feed into and benefit from the project that consistently applies best practices and continuously works towards improving its impact.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Help ensure maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assigned accounts in INSIGHT financial accounting package and be responsible for all payment processing assigned under this level.
• Record delegated financial transactions following appropriate authorizations. Review various accounts to detect irregularities.
• Help evaluate subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy and help strengthen capacity of partner in financial accounting and transactions.
• Prepare delegated financial reports as needed and perform variance analysis to assist with decision-making and proper management of financial resources.
• Review of supporting documentation of financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and in compliance with agency and donor requirements and local laws and regulations.
• Periodically, through training share basic information with staff, and subrecipients on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and support capacity strengthening.
• Support in preparing the monthly Bank Reconciliation Statements
• Review, analyze and monitor staff, vendor, and Sub-recipient aging report.
• Oversee the financial transaction of ACCESS, ICS and LDSC projects.
• Other tasks assigned by the Head of Finance

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration is required.
• Professional Certification in accounting (ICAN, CPA, ACCA or equivalent) will be preferred.
• Minimum of three years accounting experience, preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse groups
• Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented

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.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

Application Closing Date
11th April, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• 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.
• All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside their home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical examination.
• CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people – especially children and vulnerable adults – to live free from abuse and harm.
• CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  Disclaimer:This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Job Title: Project Officer, Food Assistance

Job Identification: 3000564
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Category: Program Management
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day

Job Summary

• Under the leadership of the THRIVE Food assistance Manager, the Project Officer (PO) is a non-supervisory position, responsible for the daily project activities in food assistance in Jere, while maintaining relationships with local partner staff as well as vendors and beneficiaries.
• The PO, in collaboration with the local partners, will lead field level engagement with food assistance vendors, and project participants, ensure compliance with voucher methodology, collect data as guided by the MEAL Officer and assist the local partners in project implementation, monitoring and reporting.

Roles and Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and clearly communicate food assistance activities:

• Support the vendor procurement and price negotiation process as required, in collaboration CRS SCM team.
• Act as the focal point for field level communication with the community mobilizers on food assistance.
• Support partners officers with food assistance activities capacity building.
• Support the preparation of payments to the vendors on a bi-monthly basis, after every food redemption.
• Hold daily debrief with the community mobilizers during redemptions and provide timely updates to the Food assistance Manager.
• Coordinate the planning of the CMs with CM lead.
• Ensure support CM leads in effectively implementing the food redemptions. Review partner plans and reports, providing guidance to the team.
• Participate to local coordination meetings including, Area Based Committee meetings and local food security engagements at the field level.
• Provide interpretation and facilitation support in local languages for training events and community meetings.
• Support MEAL team with registrations, OSMs and PDMs as required.
• Carry out other roles in food assistance as directed by the supervisor.

Provide support to project vendors and food assistance key stakeholders:

• Ensure shop signs are displayed in front of each participating vendor’s shop.
• Coordinate all vendor support and communication.
• Organize weekly meetings with the food assistance leaders.
• Organize meetings with project vendors as needed.
• Organize monthly meetings with project vendors to discuss distributions.
• Ensure that all vendor documentation is complete (agreement, photos, identity cards, market assessment, etc.).
• Conduct regular vendor spot checks before and during the redemptions, ensuring vendor readiness and access to quality food commodities by project participants.
• In collaboration with the PM, collect and organize project vendor payments.
• In collaboration with the CAT Officer, carries out vendor training.

Provides feedback on project’s food assistance activities to PM:

• Provide information to the CAT Officer on troubleshooting needs.
• Provides feedback to the PM on program activities.
• In partnership with the CAT officer reviews vendor transactions.
• Documents good practices stemming from project implementation linked to food assistance teams activities.

Reporting:

• Review local partner reports.
• Provide capacity building on reporting to the local partner as shall be required.
• Report on project activities.
• Collects three human interest stories with photos on project beneficiaries, of which one is of a project vendor.
• Any other task, assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Key Working Relationships:

• Internal: Sector Advisor Food Assistance, Food Assistance Manager, Feedback and Accountability officers, MEAL Officers, CAT Officer.
• External: Partner staff, Food Assistance vendors, Project participants.

Basic Qualifications

• University Degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Agricultural Sciences or any other relevant equivalent degree.
• At least three years’ experience in project implementation.
• Experience of private sector engagement is desirable.

Required Languages:

• The post requires high level oral communication skills in Shuwa Arabic  or Kanuri,  as well as Hausa and English.

Travel:

• Willingness to travel about 70% of the time.

Work Conditions/Environment Conditions:

• The position requires travel to hardship locations.

Preferred Qualifications (BQs):

• Demonstrated experience in community engagement in Borno State.
• Strong skills in oral communication in the languages spoken by community members in Jere.
• Understanding of the cultural, social and gender dynamics of the communities in Jere.
• Proven experience in group discussions and other participatory methods.
• Strong ICT skills. Experience of RedRose database systems is desirable.
• Demonstrated capacities and commitment to gender responsive programming.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to multi-task.
• Capacity and willingness to work most of the time in the field in Jere.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (SKAs):

• Must possess ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Capacity to work effectively with a diverse team and with stakeholders;

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.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

Application Closing Date
4th April, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Consultant-SPV Feasibility Study

Job Ref.: RFQNG10842
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract

Scope of Services
The scope of the consultant services includes:

• Provide a technical and financial assessment of an SPV solution that takes into account the following variables:
• The System recommendation must cover the entire office and provide adequate backup for non-peak hours.
• Provide design calculations, layout, and schematic drawings for each of the options detailed above including load bearing capacity of the roof or other areas being considered for installation.
• Provide technical specifications and required Bill of quantities (BOQs) for each option which can feed into a procurement process for vendors supplying and installing the systems. This must include estimated depreciation periods for key components of each system (panels, wiring, inverters, batteries, etc., and a recommended spare parts list).
• Provide kwh per day estimates of the system and estimated cost savings estimates in monthly utility bills for each option.
• Provide warranty estimates which can reasonably be expected from vendors for the main components of the system.
• Provide information and implications of any local legal regulations or market barriers which will impact feasibility.
• Provide a recommendation of an easily transferable setup in case we have to relocate to a new Office.

Responsibilities and Tasks
Task 1 – Assessment to determine the technical and financial feasibility for installation of the Solar panel solutions to generate power by Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) systems:

The consultant is expected to propose the optimal solar panel solution by specifying the following:

• Optimal sizing of the SPV Capacity for each of the requested options under the Scope of Services
• Total Costs per system and estimated cost-benefit analysis based on realistic O&M (including warranty considerations and contextual factors)
• Energy Production Capacity to cover the load.
• Grid Usage taking into consideration various battery options.
• Annual Monetary Savings and payback period, (including net metering potential if available).
• Estimated Greenhouse gas emissions reduction.

For proper sizing of the SPV capacity, the consultant shall:

• Assess the CRS Maiduguri office – House No1 Dipcharima Road, Old GRA, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria) and required electrical use to understand its consumption and related requirements per the described options. Review available load consumption data from the team.
• Determine whether it’s feasible to run the office exclusively on the SPV system, especially for critical systems whose power consumption is high, and availability and reliability are key.
• Advise whether the country program office can depend totally on SPV power or whether this will complement existing options and how this relates to the design options proposed.
• Provide guidance on whether this is a phased transition or whether this should/could be done all at once.

While calculating the annual monetary savings, the consultant should consider the following:

• Assess the local climate, solar irradiation, and environmental factors that may impact the system’s performance.
• The availability of sunlight throughout the year, sun exposure, and other conditions affecting system performance.
• The area available (rooftop, parking, and possible options for ground-mounted, etc) and their exposure towards the south/north/east/west to calculate the power that can be generated.
• Projected realistic O&M and expected performance of the system in the context.
• Share current or anticipated future net metering options, or other ways to utilize or monetize surplus electricity generated.

Task 2 – Prepare technical specifications for procurement and installation of SPV system, including bill of quantities with costs estimates for all options:

The technical specification must include details as follows, but not limited to:

• Solar Photovoltaic Modules
• Adequate protective devices against surges at the PV module (including switchgear for larger systems)
• Inverter(s)
• Battery storage and capacity recommendations
• Appropriate warranty relating to different equipment parts but also installer workmanship.
• Design/performance requirements of the system as a deliverable (e.g weather or uplift loading resistance)
• Inclusion of access to real time information on system performance over the internet (many systems provide real-time inverter applications)
• Outline training on O&M and trouble-shooting needs as related to technical specifications. Provide recommendations on what will be provided by supplier or contractor and what can reasonably be delivered in-house by operations staff.
• Include as needed – Integration with the electric vehicle charging station.
• Qualification of the module frames.
• Tolerance rate of output power of any supplied module.
• Specification of the International Electro technical Commission (IEC) qualification test of the PV, requirements for construction, testing and safety.
• Variation of the peak-power point voltage and the peak-power point current of any supplied module and/or any module string.
• Current-voltage characteristic curves at STC (Standard Test Conditions)

Task 3 – Be part of the evaluation team, and if necessary, supervise the Installation and acceptance/commissioning of the PV implementation contract:

As needed based on role you expect consultant to play:

• The consultant shall participate in the evaluation of the proposal by the prospective vendor and will play an advisory role to the committee.
• The Consultant shall prepare reports, administer works contracts; evaluate schedules; monitor the progress of the Vendor on projects, and ensure that project deadlines are met.
• The Consultant will also evaluate the completion and commissioning of the project, confirming its compliance with the investment plan.
• The Consultant shall be responsible in case of deviation from the proposed design/system, justification of the differences and evaluation of consequences in terms of compliance with the project must be provided.

Task 4 – Environmental Assessment:

• Evaluate the potential environmental impacts of our off-grid solar system on the property and the surrounding area.
• Identify any potential environmental risks or concerns, such as land use, water use, and waste disposal.
• Recommend measures to mitigate any potential negative environmental impacts and maximize the positive impacts of the off-grid solar system.

Deliverables
The Consultant will be required to provide the following report:

• SPV system solution Assessment Report.
• Technical specifications report including BOQ.

Include below as determined by the involvement of the consultant:

• Checklist for review or inspection of the completed solar installation project.
• Final report including the information on Supervision and Certification of the works completed.

Application Closing Date
5th April, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates (Consultants) should send their Expression of Interest (EOI) along with a detailed Resume as one document in PDF indicating the consultancy being applied for and the Job Ref Code as the subject of the application (e.g. RFQNG10842 Consultancy for SPV Feasibility Survey) to: tenders.ngr@crs.org .

Note

• Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
• Attached technical and financial proposal

Job Title: Project Officer – Food Assistance (Nigerian Nationals Only)

Job Identification: 3000564
Location: Maiduguri, Borno (On-site)
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: Program Management
Job Shift: Day

About THRIVE

• The Transitioning Households to Recovery from Vulnerability (THRIVE) in Jere project is a two-year emergency and recovery project funded by BHA/USAID.
• CRS with Mercy Corps (MC), Women in the New Nigeria (WINN), Salient Humanitarian Organization (SHO) and Justice Development  and Peace Commission  (JDPC) provides assistance  to support early recovery in targeted areas  to advance participants from lifesaving assistance to life-building support.

Job Summary

• Under the leadership of the THRIVE Food assistance Manager, the Project Officer (PO) is a non-supervisory position, responsible for the daily project activities in  food assistance in Jere, while maintaining relationships with local partner staff as well as vendors and beneficiaries.
• The PO, in collaboration with the local partners, will lead field level engagement with  food assistance vendors, and project participants , ensure compliance with voucher methodology, collect data as guided by the MEAL Officer and assist the local partners in project implementation, monitoring and reporting.

Roles and Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and clearly communicate food assistance activities:

• Support the vendor procurement  and price negotiation process as required, in collaboration CRS SCM team.
• Act as the focal point for field level communication with the community mobilizers on food assistance.
• Support partners officers with food assistance activities capacity building.
• Support the preparation of payments to the vendors on a bi-monthly basis, after every food redemption.
• Hold daily debrief with the community mobilizers during redemptions and provide timely updates to the Food assistance Manager.
• Coordinate the planning of the CMs with CM lead.
• Ensure support CM leads in effectively implementing the food redemptions. Review partner plans and reports, providing guidance to the team.
• Participate to local coordination meetings including, Area Based Committee meetings and local food security engagements at the field level.
• Provide interpretation and facilitation support in local languages for training events and community meetings.
• Support  MEAL team  with registrations, OSMs and PDMs as required.
• Carry out other roles in food assistance as directed by the supervisor.

Provide support to project vendors and food assistance  key stakeholders:

• Ensure shop signs are displayed in front of each participating vendor’s  shop.
• Coordinate all vendor support and communication.
• Organize weekly meetings with the food assistance leaders.
• Organize meetings with project vendors as needed.
• Organize monthly meetings with project vendors to discuss distributions.
• Ensure that all vendor documentation is complete (agreement, photos, identity cards, market assessment, etc.).
• Conduct regular vendor spot checks before and during the redemptions, ensuring vendor readiness and access to quality food commodities by project participants.
• In collaboration with the PM, collect and organize project vendor payments.
• In collaboration with the CAT Officer, carries out vendor training.

Provides feedback on project’s food assistance activities to PM:

• Provide information to the CAT Officer on troubleshooting needs.
• Provides feedback to the PM on program activities.
• In partnership with the CAT officer reviews vendor transactions.
• Documents good practices stemming from project implementation linked to food assistance teams activities.

Reporting:

• Review local partner reports.
• Provide capacity building on reporting to the local partner as shall be required.
• Report on project activities.
• Collects three human interest stories with photos on project beneficiaries, of which one is of a project vendor.
• Any other task, assigned by supervisor.

Key Working Relationships

• Internal: Sector Advisor Food Assistance, Food Assistance Manager, Feedback and Accountability officers, MEAL Officers, CAT Officer.
• External: Partner staff, Food Assistance vendors, Project participants.

Basic Qualifications

• University Degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Agricultural Sciences or any other relevant equivalent Degree.
• At least three (3) years experience in project implementation.
• Experience of private sector engagement is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications (BQs):

• Demonstrated experience in community engagement in Borno State.
• Strong skills in oral communication in the languages spoken by community members in Jere.
• Understanding of the cultural, social and gender dynamics of the communities in Jere.
• Proven experience in group discussions and other participatory methods.
• Strong ICT skills. Experience of RedRose database systems is desirable.
• Demonstrated capacities and commitment to gender responsive programming.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to multi-task.
• Capacity and willingness to work most of the time in the field in Jere.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (SKAs):

• Must possess ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Capacity to work effectively with a diverse team and with stakeholders;

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.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship.

Application Closing Date
4th April, 2023 (01:00 PM)

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• 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.
• Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
• All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside their home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical examination.
• CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
• CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Project Officer – Case Management

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Summary

• As a member of the Global Fund project team, you will monitor and report on all project activities in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (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.
• The GF Malaria Project Officer-Case Management will provide program oversight in malaria case management, including tracking of SRs’ deliverables, targets and reports. S/he will collate and review reports and ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies and procedures.

Roles and Key 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, and good practices.
• 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.
• 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.

Other Specific Responsibilities
Program and Case Management:

• Ensure that SR program and Case Management activities are implemented according to the approved work plan and budget, focusing on meeting agreed deadlines.
• Assist in organizing monthly PR-SR review meetings, quarterly review meetings with GF CT and other periodic program reviews, ensuring that case management is prioritized
• Support the preparation/finalization of meeting agenda and distribute minutes of meetings
• Support the development and tracking of GF Malaria Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP)
• Ensure that the CRS Zero Cash Policy is adhered to during implementation

Service Uptake:

• Provide technical and programmatic support required for improving malaria service uptake
• Ensure that SR Service uptake activities are implemented according to the approved work plan and budget, focusing on meeting agreed deadlines.
• Work closely with the Programme team and SRs to drive malaria service uptake in health facilities and in the community.
• Work closely with relevant government organizations at national and state levels, as well as other stakeholders, to strengthen quality of case management.

Training and Mentoring:

• Provide regular programmatic support to SRs in the implementation of grant activities such as trainings, workshops and other capacity development interventions.
• Support the SRs’ planning and implementation of trainings, workshops and other capacity development interventions.

Representation:

• Represent CRS at all required national level sub-committee/technical meetings with NMEP, liaising with other partners as required
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Key Working Relationships

• Internal: Global Fund Malaria Program Team, Deputy Country Representative, Country Representative, Head of Operations, Finance, Procurement and Administration Staff, Regional and Senior Technical Advisors, Deputy Regional Directors for PQ and MQ
• External: Global Fund’s Fund Portfolio Manager and Nigeria Country Team, SRs, State Ministries of Health (SMOH), National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) within the Federal Ministry of Health (MoH), Technical and Financial Partners, supported health facilities, Local Fund Agent (LFA)

Basic Qualifications

• MBBS / MD / B.Pharm is required
• At least 3 years post NYSC relevant experience
• At least one year of malaria programming experience
• Excellent English language skills (oral and written communication skills)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Required Languages:

• English language

Travel:

• Must be willing and able to travel up to 70%.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).

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:

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• 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.
• Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, 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.
• CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer