Catholic Relief Services Senior Project Officer – Operations Jobs in Uganda

Job Summary:

As a lead for the FASTER Operations project team, you will support the achievement of project objectives provision of operational guidance and advice to staff and implementing partner(s) advancing Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable.

Your coordination and relationship management skills will ensure that the project for which you are responsible applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the organization 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.

• Manage all partner and consultancy contracts and agreements, including tracking of deliverable achievements executing payment plans, drafting amendments, and updating FASTER project on all contract management needs and progress.

• Ensure proper tracking of resource use for project activities through periodic budget reviews and follow-up with and assistance to implementing partner.

• Support and coordinate capacity building of CRS staff and partners and technical support activities to ensure assigned project activities are implemented per project guidelines and standards.

• Coordinate logistical and administrative support to staff and partners including planning of events and activities

• Ensure project documentation for assigned activities is complete with all required documents and is filed per agency and donor requirements.

• Maintain partner contractual documentation and records including control of contractual
correspondence, contractual changes and amendments as per agency and donor requirements.

Oversee the partner operational delivery by tracking and reporting on activities and managing of requirements.

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

• Experience in Administration, Finance, or a Business-related field preferred

• Minimum of 4 years of work experience in project support, ideally in the field of Project
Management and for an INGO.

• Additional experience may substitute for some education.

• Experience working with partners, participatory action planning and operational engagement.

• Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data.

• Strong aptitude 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 and collaborate with staff, partners and community members.

• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.

• Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented.

• Self – motivated and able to work independently.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and cultural settings

• Good strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems

thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment

• Good technical writing skills

• Presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills

• Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks.

Required/Desired Foreign Language

• English fluency, including excellent oral and written skills, required.

Required Travel: This position is based in Kampala but will require occasional travel to other parts throughout Uganda. The successful applicant must be willing to travel up to 15% to provide field level technical support and mentorship.

Agency-Wide Competencies (for all CRS staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

• Serves with Integrity

• Models Stewardship

• Cultivates Constructive Relationships

• Promotes Learning

Disclaimer Clause:

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

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

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. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above-safeguarding related topics.

How to Apply

NOTE: To apply, please follow these instructions exactly otherwise your application will NOT be considered:

• Email a cover letter and CV only to

ug_recruitment@crs.org by September 2nd, 2020 at 5:00pm.

• Large files and/or scans of documents will lead to rejection of your application, in the subject line of the email, copy and paste – SPOOFFICEROPERATIONS only

• All applications that do not contain this exact subject line will be rejected and not read

ONLY SELECTED CANDIDATES THAT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED.
EOE/M/F/D/V

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