Job Title: Head of Programming I
Reports to: Country Representative
Internal Title: Head of Programming I
Department: Programming
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Sudan
Job Summary:
As a member of the Country Program (CP) Senior Management Team, you will provide strategic direction, leadership, and management of the CP’s programming to ensure the establishment and successful implementation of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. Your leadership, management and knowledge will ensure that the CP delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of its programming. As part of the Senior Management Team you will proactively manage security and mitigate security risks, working together with operations team counterparts to streamline processes and take CRS/Sudan’s programming to the next level.
Basic Qualifications
* Master’s Degree in International Development, International Relations or relevant field.
* Minimum of five years of relevant field-based program management, at least three years of middle/senior management experience.
* Experience in the development of successful proposals, reports, strategic alliances, project design, project management, and monitoring and evaluation.
* Experience in capacity strengthening, staff development, training, and mentoring, as well as in team building and strategic planning initiatives.
* Experience in community development, community mobilization, or similar grassroots, self-help initiatives with local partners.
* Experience in project grants management, including project design, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, etc., preferably for projects funded by multiple public donors, including USAID.
* Experience in networking, representation, INGO, NGO and private sector partner strategies, identification and engagement.
* Experience with successful business development activities capturing public and/or private donor funding.
Required Languages –– English. Arabic is a plus.
Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 40 % to Darfur and Red Sea states.
Preferred Qualifications
* Excellent English writing skills.
* Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
* Experience and abilities in capacity strengthening – developing curricula and facilitating trainings.
* Experience using MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, and knowledge sharing networks.
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
Supervisory Responsibilities:Business Development, Health, RAID, MEAL, Food Security, and Partnership Managers. Livelihoods and “Health & Nutrition” Technical Advisors.
***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.
CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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 partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
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