Program Manager II

Program Manager II

CRS - Catholic Relief Services

Somalia

Job Summary

You will manage and provide technical oversight of the development and implementation of the Kaafia Plus II project. This will involve in ensuring effectivesystems and processes are in place that support high-quality programming of the Kaafia Plus II project and advancing CRS work in serving the poor and vulnerable. Your management skills and knowledge will ensure that the CRS Somalia delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of its programming.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Provide management, guidance, and technical oversight of all Health and Nutrition, Protection, WASH and Multi-purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) sectors throughout the Kaafia Plus II project cycle to ensure project design, start-up, implementation and close-out are in line with BHA and CRS quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Effectively manage talent for and supervise the Kaafia Plus II project team. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports.
• Lead the development of program learning - identify opportunities for learning, research and publications in the area for Kaafia Plus II project and implementation of MEAL policy. Facilitate the dissemination of promising practices and lessons learned to contribute to the agency knowledge management agenda. Ensure integration of innovations and best practices.
• Contribute to the proactive pursuit of opportunities for new funding to ensure growth of the Somalia CP Emergency and recovery sector portfolio in line with agency, regional, and CP strategic priorities.
• Serve as the technical lead and technical writer to ensure quality proposals per CRS and donor standards. Contribute to budgeting and staffing plans and activities for proposals.
• Oversee technical assistance and capacity strengthening activities for staff and partner organizations to enhance program quality and impact.
• Oversee the identification, assessment and strengthening of partnerships relevant to Kaafia Plus II and the appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools and approaches.
• Ensure timely and appropriate project expenditures in line with financial plans and efficient use and stewardship of project material sources.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent analytical skills with ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
• Strong communications and presentation skills.
• Capable of working in a dynamic, results oriented environment; ability to multi-task across various work streams/priorities.
• Ability to build relationships and influence.
• Accuracy and completeness with a strong eye for detail.
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented.
• Ability to work collaboratively and transfer knowledge to others.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in international development, International Relations or in the field of Humanitarian response required. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in relevant field-based project management experience required, with preferably at least 2-3 years working in Health and Nutrition, WASH, MPCA, Protection.
• Experience in managing complex projects preferably with an international NGO.

Required Languages 

• Excellent Communication Skills in both oral and written in English.

Travel 

• include percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to travel up to 30 %.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound judgment and decisions and offer innovative solutions.
• Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
• Good presentation and facilitation skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good experience in project grants management, including project design, preferably for grants from multiple public donors, including USAID BHA .
• Demonstrated ability to write high quality technical proposals.
• Experience engaging with partner organizations.
• MEAL skills and experience required.
• Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. 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.

• Personal Accountability - Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others - Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn - Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies

• Lead Change - Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others - Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset - Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Health and Nutrition Sector Lead, Protection Sector Lead, WASH Manager, MPCA Manager.

Key Working Relationships

• Reporting to the Head of programming.
• Internal: CP MEAL Manager, SPO MEAL, MEAL Officer, Accountability Officer, Accountability Assistant, Head of Programming, Finance Officer, Deputy Finance Manager, Senior Operations Manager, Ethics Unit Manager Country Manager.
• External: Partner staff, Public & Private Donors, External Auditors and Representatives.

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