Job Vacancies at Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Nigeria – 5 Positions

Job Ref Code: 2100009M
Location: Yobe
Employment Type: Full-time
Job: Risk Management
Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Employee Status: Entry Level
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Job Level: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Job Summary

• The Security Officer assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for CRS employees and visitors, premises, and assets as well as maintaining regular communication with staff during field movement. The Security Officer is responsible for ensuring that appropriate systems and procedures are in place to maximize safety and security and that they are adhered to at all times.
• The Security Officer is responsible for supporting the Northeast Nigeria Security Coordinator and Head of Office, Yobe State to ensure that safety and security is mainstreamed into all field operations across Northeast Nigeria and that the high-quality information is available for decision making.

Roles and Key Responsibilities
Policies and Procedures:

• Be familiar with CRS’s Safety and Security procedures and policies and Safe and Sound Manual, and support the Security Manager and Head of Office, Yobe in ensuring they are always adhered to.
• Work with the Security Manager to develop, consolidate, implement, and regularly review operating procedures and security plans across Northeast Nigeria and Yobe in particular.
• Assist the Security Manager to provide training(s) that may include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Contingency Plans (CPs), Security Management, Incident Reporting, Prevention and Response Mechanisms, Communications (including satellite phones), and risk / threat analysis.

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Communication:

• Provide thorough security briefings to CRS staff and visitors upon arrival in Yobe State.
• Initiate, review, and collate security incident reports for each field site.
• Implement, maintain, and regularly update the CRS Yobe State staff and visitors list, Security Communications Tree and SOPs as needed
• Ensure the communication equipment functions at all times (HF radio, sat phone, internet, phone lines). Follow-up on any calls made by satellite phone and radio.

Staff and Vehicle Movement:

• In collaboration with the Travel Team, monitor movement and provide security guidance to international and national staff on the current situation in operational areas.
• Daily track and record all CRS field movement within Yobe State. Maintain strong communication to report and record observations, information, and occurrences during staff movement
• Serve as focal point with drivers during interstate movement by tracking the location of all vehicles and staff and communicate with CRS Security Officers in other states.
• Regularly conduct field visits to assess field site compliance with safety and security procedure during field activities.
• Ensure vehicle and personal tracking systems are appropriate, fully resourced, and operational

Monitoring and Analysis:

• Collect information regarding politics and security in Yobe State as well as on safety and security issues concerning CRS.
• Respond to security relevant incidents with information gathering and inform the CRS NE Operations Security Manager and the Head of Office, Yobe.
• Undertake continual assessments of equipment (including vehicles) and organizational assets to ensure that minimal conditions for security are met. Prevent loss and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures.
• Ensure that perimeter security staff (guards) have the capacities to perform their duties as per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct monthly health and safety inspections such as, but not limited to: fire extinguishers, smoke/fire detectors and inspection of CRS facilities in Yobe State
• Regularly inventory and stock as necessary hibernation kits, first aid kits, and vehicle safety kits; ensure that staff know what is in the kits and how and when to use them
• Submit regular contextual updates (weekly / monthly situational reports) to the Security Manager
• Work closely with CRS field teams to ensure all incidents and accidents are followed up with an official written Incident Report, which is then shared with relevant stakeholders and filed appropriately.
• Take appropriate measures to secure CRS premises, personnel, assets, and properties by regularly monitoring and control of CRS existing security set-up.
• Check that facilities and equipment conform to security norms (closures and doorways are in a good state, open spaces lit up, buildings identified, fire extinguishers present, electrical installations buried, etc.).
• Review lodging options for staff in Damaturu and in field locations, ensuring they meet CRS standard operating procedures.

Coordination:

• Maintain a wide professional and personal network of influential actors and clearly communicate CRS’s status and mission in Yobe State and across NE Nigeria.
• Build acceptance to facilitate continuity of current CRS programs and any future humanitarian or development programming by liaising with local communities, local authorities and other humanitarian actors and stakeholders within the state.
• Coordinate regularly with the NE Security Officers and the CP Security Manager on safety and security issues and fulfill all reporting requirements to the Country Office in Abuja.
• Assist NE Security team in staff safety and security matters and act as a backup security focal point, as requested.
• Attend and represent CRS at UN, Sector, and other meetings relating to access and security as appropriate, following guidance from the Head of Office.

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma required Bachelor’s degree a plus.
• Degree in Criminal justice, Peace and Security studies, Political science or a related field
• Minimum of two years working in a security-sensitive environment.
• Previous experience in security management with NGOs
• Completed formal security management trainings
• Ability to plan and organize work and write clear and concise reports and communicate effectively (both written and verbal)
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to read maps
• Knowledge of the geography and culture of Northeast Nigeria
• Stable, moral, reliable character and a good team player
• Excellent communication skills, calm, with a good sense of humor
• Proven commitment to accountability practices
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, email, Skype, internet searches)
• Fluency in oral and written English. Fluency in Hausa or Kanuri or any other local language is a distinct advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training
• Must be familiar with and committed to gender equity in programming and management practices
• Additional education may substitute for some experience.

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.

Key Working Relationships:

• Internal: Head of Office; Fleet team; Procurement team; NE program team; Security Team; Security Manager; CP Fleet team; NE Operations; DCRs; CR
• External: UN/OCHA; Implementing partners; UN Agencies; INGO forum.

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

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Required Languages:

• English, Hausa. Kanuri and/or Fulfulde is an added advantage.

Travel:

• Applicant must be willing and ready to travel for at least 50% of time to within the state and/or outside the state.

Application Closing Date
29th May, 2021.

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

Job ID.: 2100009U
Location: Borno
Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Job Summary

• The purpose of this role is to provide strategic and technical support for the mainstreaming of gender equality/equity and protection in BHA project in North-East Nigeria.
• The post holder is expected to have strong Gender-Based Violence and Protection background, with great report writing, communication, and capacity-building skills.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Support robust mainstreaming of gender and protection/Safeguarding into BHA projects including systematic age and gender analysis, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting, including in the targeting of beneficiaries, choice of transfer modalities, making sure the projects do no harm.
• Provide advice, guidance, and follow-up in relation to protection and gender aspects of the Community Feedback Mechanism.
• Ensure referral mechanisms are established and functional
• Provide training to staff on gender mainstreaming, how to integrate gender equality, inclusion, and protection principles into their work, employing diverse learning methods in daily operations
• Advocate for addressing gaps in GBV prevention and response services with the GBV sub-cluster, Nutrition, WASH, and FSL cluster
• Produce weekly and monthly data and regular narrative reports for the Project Manager to feed into the overall program and donor report (information on target beneficiaries must be disaggregated by age and sex). Also, tracking all gender and protection-related indicators and benchmarks in the project.
• Make monthly field visits to the target locations (Jere, Kaga, Magumeri, and Gubio LGAs) to monitor the implementation of activities and train the implementing partners and beneficiaries.
• Provide guidance to the project team on the development and dissemination of key communication messages on Gender-Based Violence including harmful cultural, traditional norms, and practices in line with best practices
• Support the project team in developing strategies to engage men and boys as champions of change in addressing Gender-Based Violence and violence against women and girls
• Support the design and delivery of training on Gender-Based Violence prevention and risk mitigation, Code of Conduct, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, for project staff, CRS Staff, and community members.
• Support in reporting and referral of protection and GBV concerns identified in the target locations and ensure proper follow-up of all referred cases to other actors and report accordingly.
• At the local level, represent CRS International in GBV coordination meetings and liaise with local authorities, UN, and international and national NGOs to facilitate successful coordination of activities and ensure transparency and accountability.
• Ensure Safeguarding Policy and CoC of CRS is adhered to by staff, known to beneficiaries and that all safeguarding concerns are timely reported.
• Participate in other responsibilities as may be assigned to you by your supervisor from time to time.
• Required Languages - Well written and spoken English, Kanuri and Hausa.
• Travel - 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behavior.
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity.
• Provides good and adequate administrative and logistical support to enable programs to meet meets its agreed financial and program outcomes.
• Actively seeks support in addressing difficulties in the execution of duties.
• Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and organizational development
• Sound judgment and decision-making in complex situations
• Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationships.
• Leads by example to motivate the high performance of others.
• Very strong commitment to continuous learning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Computer knowledge - Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Strong command of both written and spoken English and knowledge of the local language.
• Solid analytical, writing skills, and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge and skills in training and facilitation.
• Team spirit and excellent interpersonal relations.

Key Working Relationships:

• Emergency Coordinator, Program Managers, MEAL department, Program Officers.

Internal:

• Emergency Coordinator, Program Managers, MEAL department, Program Officers.

External:

• Partners, Humanitarian actors, community leaders, and beneficiaries.

Application Closing Date
28th May, 2021.

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

Job ID: 21000079
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time
Job: Risk Management
Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Employee Status: Entry Level
Job Level : Day Job
Travel :Yes, 25 % of the Time

Job Summary

• The Field Security Officer (FSO) assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for CRS employees and visitors, premises, and assets as well as maintaining regular communication with staff during field movement. The FSO is responsible for ensuring that appropriate systems and procedures (Safety and Security Protocols) are in place to maximize safety and security and that they are adhered to at all times.
• The FSO is responsible for coordinating operational security issues and sourcing of relevant security information within CRS project activity areas and in the entire Adamawa and Southern Borno states. He supports the Head of Office to ensure that safety and security is mainstreamed into all field operations across Adamawa State Field office, and at the same time provides a high-quality information for decision making.

Responsibilities
Policies and Procedures:

• Be familiar with CRS’s Safety and Security procedures and policies and Safe and Sound Manual and support the Head of Office in ensuring they are adhered to at all times.
• Work with the Security Manager and the Head of Office to develop, consolidate, implement, and regularly review operating procedures and security plans across Adamawa State and Southern Borno, Northeast Nigeria.
• Assist the Security Manager to provide training(s) that may include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Contingency Plans (CPs), Security Management, Incident Reporting, Prevention and Response Mechanisms, Communications (including satellite phones), and risk/threat analysis.

Communication:

• Provide thorough security briefings to CRS staff and visitors upon arrival in the State.
• Initiate, review, and collate security incident reports for each field site.
• Implement, maintain, and regularly update the CRS State staff and visitors list, Security Communications Tree and SOPs as needed
• Ensure the communication equipment functions at all times (HF radio, sat phone, internet, phone lines). Follow-up on any calls made by satellite phone and radio

Staff and Vehicle Movement:

• In collaboration with the Travel Team, monitor movement and provide security guidance to international and national staff on the current situation in operational areas.
• Daily track and record all CRS field movement within Adamawa State and Southern Borno. Maintain strong communication to report and record observations, information, and occurrences during staff movement.
• Serve as focal point with drivers during interstate movement by tracking the location of all vehicles and staff and communicate with CRS Security Focal Points in other states.
• Regularly conduct 25% field visits to assess field site compliance with safety and security procedure during field activities.
• Ensure vehicle and personal tracking systems are appropriate, fully resourced, and operational

Monitoring and Analysis:

• Collect information regarding politics and security in Adamawa State and Borno South as well as on safety and security issues concerning CRS.
• Respond to security relevant incidents with information gathering and inform the Head of Office and the Country Security Manger.
• Undertake continual assessments of equipment (including vehicles) and organizational assets to ensure that minimal conditions for security are met. Prevent loss and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures.
• Ensure that perimeter security staff (guards) have the capacities to perform their duties as per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct monthly health and safety inspections such as, but not limited to: fire extinguishers, smoke/fire detectors and inspection of CRS facilities in Adamawa State
• Regular inventory and stock taking of hibernation kits, first aid kits, and vehicle safety kits; ensure that staff know what is in the kits and how and when to use them.
• Submit regular contextual updates (weekly/monthly situational reports) to the Head of Office
• Work closely with CRS field teams to ensure all incidents and accidents are followed up with an official written Incident Report, which is then shared with relevant stakeholders and filed appropriately.
• Take appropriate measures to secure CRS premises, personnel, assets, and properties by regularly monitoring and control of CRS existing security set-up.
• Check that facilities and equipment conform to security norms (closures and doorways are in a good state, open spaces lit up, buildings identified, fire extinguishers present, electrical installations buried, etc.).
• Review lodging options for staff in Adamawa State and Southern Borno and in field locations, ensuring they meet CRS standard operating procedures.

Coordination:

• Maintain a wide professional and personal network of influential actors and clearly communicate CRS’s status and mission in Adamawa State and Southern Borno NE, Nigeria.
• Build acceptance to facilitate continuity of current CRS programs and any future humanitarian or development programming by liaising with local communities, local authorities and other humanitarian actors and stakeholders within the state.
• Coordinate regularly with the Country Security Manger on safety and security issues and fulfill all reporting requirements to the Country Office in Abuja.
• Attend and represent CRS at UN, Sector, and other meetings relating to access and security as appropriate, following guidance from the Head of Office and the CP Security Manger

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Required Languages:

• Fluency in oral and written English. Fluency in Hausa or any other local language in Adamawa State is a distinct advantage.

Travel:

• Must be willing and able to travel up to 25%.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good relationship management skills
• Good analytical, organizational, and systems thinking skills
• Ability to make sound judgment
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented

Supervisory Responsibilities (none)

Key Working Relationships

Internal:

• Head of Office, Security Manager, Admin Officer, Security Officer, Deputy Country Representative, National staff, International Staff, etc.

External:

• INGO’s, UN Agencies, Government Agencies, Partners etc.

Qualifications
Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of community engagement, risk management, safety and security management or other related field.
• Proficient in Excel and experience with Word and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience in security management with NGOs is added advantage.
• Completed formal security management trainings.
• Ability to plan and organize work and write clear and concise reports and communicate effectively (both written and verbal).
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the geography and culture of Northeast Nigeria with proven ability to read maps.
• Stable, moral, reliable character and a good team player.
• Proven commitment to accountability practices.
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training
• Must be familiar with and committed to gender equity in programming and management practice

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

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

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.
• 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.

Application Closing Date
20th May, 2021.

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

Note

• This position requires residence or frequent travel outside their home country and candidates 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)

Location: Enugu

Project Background

• The Global Action Towards Epidemic control in Sub-national units in Nigeria (4GATES) program is a five year (2017-2022), United States Center for Disease Control (CDC) funded HIV/AIDS care, treatment and support program implemented across Faith-based and Government owned health facilities in Delta, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo States. Catholic Relief Services is part of the 4GATES consortium, which is led by Caritas Nigeria and includes, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Pro-Health International and Palladium. CRS supports the implementation of the Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) component of the 4GATES project.

Job Summary

• The Technical Specialist Case Management/ Referral Coordination will provide technical coordination at the state level for the 4GATES project strategies towards strengthening case management and referral coordination in Enugu, Delta and Imo States. S/He will ensure that 4GATES strategies are aligned to national and international evidence based technical strategies.
• The Technical Specialist Case Management/ Referral Coordination facilitates collaboration between the CSOs, 4GATES project and technical teams of Government coordinating structures and PEPFAR OVC Implementing partners. S/he will oversee the OVC Case Management & Referral Coordination strategies and provide technical leadership in implementing and monitoring project deliverables and outcomes and ensure project outputs are provided as per the agreed work plan in the supported states.

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Specific Job Responsibilities
Program Quality and Technical Coordination:

• Implement strategies towards strengthening National and sub-national Coordination platforms for effective OVC Case management and referral coordination technical strategies.
• Support GoN and PERFARs efforts to standardize and scale up use of evidence based technical strategies for OVC Case Management and Referral Coordination.
• Ensure the availability and utilization of SOPs, job aids and guidelines on OVC Case Management and Referral Coordination
• Champion strategies to strengthen bi-directional linkages towards improved OVC continuum of care with focus optimizing health and social services workforce and improved data management information system at the states.
• Support innovative approach to creating demand for increased uptake of Pediatric and adolescent HIV services
• Support the roll - out of Differentiated Service Delivery (DSD) models to improve ART uptake and treatment retention amongst children and adolescents in supported facilities.
• Support the strengthening of the capacity of CSOs, OVC implementing Partners on HIV counselling and testing, PMTCT and Early Infant Diagnosis (EID), improving referral and counter-referral systems between communities and facilities.
• Support the scale up of community-based model for the engagement of community structures to improve case-finding for infants delivered outside of facilities.
• Supervise the use of SOPs on age appropriate HIV Risk screening for children and adolescents in community and facility settings.
• Work with partners and supportive facility frontline staff to scale – up the use of age-specific HIV Risk screening tool for determining children and adolescents at risk of HIV and prioritizing them for HIV testing in community and facility settings.
• Support the development of effective strategies for linkage to care and treatment of children living with HIV.
• Strengthen referral linkages to increase ART uptake and retention in care among children and Adolescent.

Representation and Learning:

• Provide technical support for program innovation and learning; foster regular discussions with key stakeholders as appropriate; to facilitate cross sector learning on OVC and adolescent programs.
• Support the 4GATES project to roll out learning briefs, peer reviewed articles, success stories and innovative that work in Pediatric HIV Care and Treatment.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if none, state none)

Required Foreign Language: Excellent written and spoken English.

Required Travel: Ability to travel up to 80% of time

Key Working Relationships:

• Internal: CRS 4GATES team, CRS Operations team, and Security Managers/Focal Points, CRS M&E Senior Technical Specialist
• External: CCFN 4GATES team, SASCP, SACA, PEPFAR Implementing partners, other donors, 4GATES Consortium team members; SMWASWD; other relevant Ministries and GON entities; Core OVC M&E Technical Working Group.

Qualifications and Skills

• A Bachelor’s degree in Health,Social Science or related discipline plus a master’s degree in Public Health or its equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HIV/AIDS programming
• Minimum 2 years in the developing world in project management positions with progressive technical and management responsibilities.
• Experience working in PEPFAR pediatric HIV and OVC programming.
• Strong background in program implementation; experience in supervising and providing technical assistance for roll-out of evidence-based HIV and OVC programming strategies.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently and ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training.
• Technical experience with programming to address cross-gender issues and concerns among children and adolescents is highly required.
• Strong strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
• Strong communications and presentation skills; able to develop tailored and persuasive messaging for varied audiences.
• Experience managing teams and building partnerships in complex situations
• Proven leadership qualities, depth and breadth of technical expertise and experience, and strong interpersonal skills.

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

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Application Closing Date
20th May, 2021.

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

Note:

• This position 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.
• 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.

Job Code: 21000095
Location: CARO-NG-Federal Capital Territory - Abuja
Job: Program Management
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Employee Status: Entry Level
Job Type: Full-time
Job Level: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time.

Project Background

• The Global Action Towards Epidemic control in Sub-national units in Nigeria (4GATES) program is a five year (2017-2022), United States Center for Disease Control (CDC) funded HIV/AIDS care, treatment and support program implemented across Faith-based and Government owned health facilities in Delta, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo States.
• Catholic Relief Services is part of the 4GATES consortium which is led by Caritas Nigeria and includes, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Pro-Health International and Palladium. CRS supports the implementation of the Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) component of the 4GATES project.

Job Summary

• The Senior Project Officer MEAL will provide monitoring and evaluation (M&E) leadership to the 4GATES program to ensure that the program is able to document progress and achievement of stated objectives and report to PEPFAR and relevant entities of the Government of Nigeria (GON) in an accurate and timely manner.
• The Senior Technical Specialist MEAL takes the lead in planning the 4GATES baseline and final evaluations with MEASURE Evaluation, coordinates with Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) officials and CCFN on the use of and updates to NOMIS; liaises with MEASURE and CCFN to support training in NOMIS at the State, LGA and CSO levels and integration of new modules; and actively engages in the Core VC M&E Technical Working Group (TWG).
• The Senior Technical Specialist MEAL leads the development of the 4GATES Strategic Information System (SIS) and oversees data quality at all levels. The Senior Technical Specialist MEAL is responsible for M&E capacity strengthening of CSO sub grantees and overall collection, quality, analysis, use and reporting of data according to reporting requirements of the GON and PEPFAR.

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Specific Job Responsibilities
Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical leadership and specific directions to design and implement a streamlined M&E system that enables staff and CSOs and Community volunteers to collect data to capture project performance and results in accordance with FGN and PEPFAR standards.
• Oversee the functioning of the 4GATES M&E system and ensure its compliance to the PEPFAR and GON standards, identify and resolve implementation issues related to the M&E system
• Develop the M&E components of sub grantee request for applications and provide guidance for the assessment of the CSO technical proposal
• Ensure that that the M&E system (including the NOMIS and the PMIS) provides accurate and timely data for quarterly, semi-annual and annual project reports to PEPFAR and the GON.
• Lead the development and revision of the 4GATES Performance Management Plan (PMP) working in close collaboration with the OVC Program Lead- 4GATES and liaise with PEPFAR as appropriate.
• Ensure that the following tools are established and being used to monitor program results and lessons learned:
  • Standard tools for routine field monitoring
  • Management and technical
  • And reporting
• Annual results reviews conducted at the end of each fiscal year to inform the development of annual work plans
• Learning activities that will be an integral part of the M&E system and allow regular identification of lessons learned and best practices
• Document the 4GATES M&E system design in a project specific M&E manual for use by project staff and sub grantees; update manual as needed and ensure updates are adopted by sub grantees.
• Convene a biannual M&E Community of Practice (COP) meeting for the purpose of peer to peer learning and data review
• Support data demand and data use process within 4GATES
• Provide leadership in work with partners and ensure mutually beneficial collaboration. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • MEASURE Evaluation and/or any other organization in the implementation of the baseline and endline surveys
  • Develop and oversee training program for; Staff responsible for M&E in relevant GON entities
  • Staff responsible for M&E in CSOs

• Support the application of quality improvement science to improve program M&E at all levels
• Ensure 4GATES reporting system is correctly used by CRS and CSOs: correct data entered into the system so that accurate reports are generated for the USG, FGN and States.
• Ensure excellent, productive use of the data by:
  • Leading the development of the results for report to the donor by providing written documentation on M&E, detailed implementation plan (DIP) activities and indicator performance tracking tables (IPTT) for quarterly and annual progress reports,
  • Working with the Senior Technical Specialist Case Management/Referral, identify and document programmatic successes, best practices, challenges, and lessons learned
  • Working with 4GATES technical team to identify opportunities for learning, formative, special studies and operational research.

• Identifying the need for and lead the implementation of special studies; oversee work of consultants
• Respond to data requests from PEPFAR, FGN or States and other M&E partners such as MEASURE; maintain excellent relationship to ensure that program reporting complies with all standards and requirements.
• Lead the M&E components of the annual work planning process in close collaboration with the OVC Program Lead- 4GATES and the 4GATES management and technical staff.

Supervision and Mentoring:

• Supervise 3 Technical Specialists MEAL and provide overall performance management support for their work.
• Ensure appropriate and effective training of the CSOs and government departments that will receive grants and report on stated objectives.

Representation:

• Represent the 4GATES consortium in external technical meetings, conferences and workshops related to M&E in OVC.
• Actively participate in the Core OVC M&E Technical Working Group.
• Participate on behalf of 4GATES in strategic meetings with the GON.
• Liaise and coordinate with other OVC actors, including the government, the UN system, other NGOs, learning institutions and civil society actors to promote synergy, share lessons learned and avoid duplication.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• If none, state none.

Required Foreign Language:

• Excellent written and spoken English.

Required Travel:

• Ability to travel up to 75% of time

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Key Working Relationships:

• Internal: CRS 4GATES team, Deputy Country Representative (Program), RTAs for Health and OVC, Country Representatives, Heads of Operations, and Security Managers/Focal Points.
• External: CCFN 4GATES team, NASCP, NACA, CDC LAM, PEPFAR Implementing partners, other donors, 4GATES Consortium team members, CRS M&E Technical Advisors; FMWASWD and SMWASWD; other relevant Ministries and GON entities; Core OVC M&E Technical Working Group, MEASURE, and CCFN.

Qualifications and Skills

• Master's Degree in Health and or Public Health oriented field, Epidemiology, Statistics, Health Informatics or related Social Science.
• Experience with PEPFAR reporting requirements
• Previous supervisory experience
• Minimum of six years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation, including at least 4 of the following:
  • Applied evaluation or research
  • Data analysis, synthesis, and communication of results
  • Design and implementation of evaluation protocols, including quantitative survey
  • Design and implementation of program monitoring systems
  • Development and field-testing of data collection instruments for M&E indicators
  • Analysis of complex data set into understandable charts and tables or other summary templates
• Excellent analytic, organizational and computer skills; skilled in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience with SharePoint a plus.
• Capacity in Microsoft Access and one or more of the following statistical software packages: SPSS, Epi-Info, Stata.
• Experience in the development of M&E systems in collaboration with stakeholders who may represent a wide range of interests and needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government and civil society partners and communities as well as transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through workshops, training and meetings using participatory methods and adult learning principles.
• Proven track record in coordinating a project team composed of technical experts and consultants in M&E activity implementation and reporting.
• Proven leadership and inter-personal skills for effective team work; as well as the ability to work independently on a frequent basis, taking initiative, managing a variety of activities concurrently, and delivering outputs on schedule.
• Demonstrated ability to support partners working at a distance to achieve results against program objectives/targets.
• Experience working on a PEPFAR-supported program, especially PEPFAR.
• Familiarity with OVC M&E, programming and principles.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills required.

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

Note: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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.

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