Job Description

About CRS: “Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partner’s people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.”

In Ethiopia, CRS has a long and rich history of providing emergency relief and development assistance to the people of Ethiopia since 1958. At present, CRS/Ethiopia implements multiple projects through different partner organizations. CRS/Ethiopia has a highly diverse portfolio ranging from very large food-supported emergency response to cutting edge development programs. The current CRS/Ethiopia budget stands at $100 million with funding from the U.S. Government, UN agencies, private foundations, individual donors, and CRS private funds.

CRS strictly adheres to its Policy on Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults among its staff, consultants, volunteers, and affiliates. CRS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer: women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

As part of CRS family, you will join the more than 5000 strong and vibrant individuals working globally to accomplish the mission of CRS. CRS/Ethiopia invites you, the qualified candidate, to apply for the following positions;

Position Title:         Project Officer – Agriculture (Regreening Africa)

Department:         Programs

Duty Station:         Ethiopia/Addis Ababa

Required Number:     One

Employment Term:     Indefinite period contingent upon funding the Program

Reports To:           PM, Ag/LH and PM, Regreening Africa Project

Application Deadline: October 15, 2020

Job Summary:

As a member of the Agriculture and Livelihood 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review and prepare annual and implementation plans for assigned projects. 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. Provide technical assistance to implementing partners in planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of projects.
• Reviews partners’ project detail implementation plan and physical activities are in line with the DIP.
• Provides technical assistance for implementing partners in the planning and implementation of the project.
• Establish, strengthen and maintain a partnership with implementing partners, government, UN agencies, private sector, and NGOs
• Conducts regular monitoring visits to project sites and submit field trip reports and providing immediate verbal and prompt written feedback to partners.
•  Monitor projects progress through reports, field visits, and discussion with partners and beneficiaries..
• 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, assist partners in conducting and facilitating training, and monitor capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact;
• Engage and coordinate project data collection and report writing. Review reports from partners and prepares the periodic and annual reports.
• Ensures that partners submit required reports as per the agreed reporting calendars. 
•  Reviews advance requests and liquidation documents from partners for accuracy and ascertain that project expenses are in line with approved budget line items and reflects the implementation plan. Submit project liquidation and advance request documents to Finance for further processing; follow up advances and liquidation are processed.
• Facilitates Project advances and liquidation documents with the CRS/Ethiopia Finance Department to make sure that project advances and liquidations are processed on a timely basis.
•  Review and prepares quarterly cash forecasts to meet the spending needs of the project.
• Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices. Ensure that advances are requested and liquidated on a timely basis and resources are properly allocated and utilized. 

Job Requirements

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Education and Experience

•  MA/MSc or BA/BSc Degree in agriculture, forestry, natural resource management, and the related field of study
• 2 years of relevant experience for MA/MSc or 4 years relevant experience for BA/BSc degree- relevant field including public health and/or nutrition.
• Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience with USG or other similar development projects focused on child health and nutrition (preferably with experience related to engaging populations vulnerable to malnutrition and increasing household uptake of nutrition services, preferably Ethiopian with understanding of the Ethiopian context)
• 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).

Personal Skills

• 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
• Good communication skill and diplomacy
• Analytical and planning skills
• Ability to write reports and effectively present information

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Positions):

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.

*Trusting Relationships *Professional Growth *Partnership *Accountability

How to Apply

Please enter via https://form.jotform.com/202783577585571  to fill a form and attach your up-to-date CV and application letter only before the application deadline in October 15, 2020. 

Applications should be submitted by October 15, 2020, up to 5:00 PM, late submission will not be accepted.

These job opportunities are open to Ethiopian nationals only. You will be contacted only if selected for a written exam/interview. Phone solicitations will not be accepted. 

When you apply please include the following commitment in your email/application letter.  

“By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking.” 

“qualified women and persons with disability are highly encouraged to apply”