Senior Program Managers at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Catholic Relief Services is the official agency of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops for relief and development assistance overseas.
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of
need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs. Therefore. strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to our approach in every country in which CRS operates. CRS re-established its presence in Nigeria In 2000 and currently focuses on agriculture, governance, peace building, health systems and institutional strengthening programs.

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) will like to request application from suitably qualified candidates to fill positions for the implementation of its SMILE OVC project. The positions will be based in Benue State and will require about 30% travel within Nigeria.

Position Title:  Senior Program Managers (Band E-1)
 
Works closely with SMWASD and SC to conduct the sub grant process in assigned states each of the first three years.
Conducts assessments of CSO sub grantees provides mentorship in proposal design and implementation of service delivery. business development plans and sustainability.
With TO and TAs, organizes and supports technical trainings and community of practice meetings.
Monitors progress on various capacity building related indicators CSOs with MEOs.
Ensures CSO participation in coordination meetings.
Serves as the focal SMILE contact for CSO sub grants.
Ensures ongoing support and monitoring to CSOs after their grant closure to track sustainability outcomes

Key Competencies;
Skills: Needs to have technical OVC skills/knowledge and strong program management skills. The position requires skills in training. coordination and mentoring. Minimum of 6 years' experience in developmental field with Msc/MPH or related field

How to Apply
Interested applicants should download the CRS application form using this link
https://www.dropbox.com/s/l06q5xifhyfusa3/CRS-%20Application%20Form.doc . and send with a detailed CV as attached MS Word documents to [email protected]. Applicants must explicitly state the position applied for in the application form and in the subject of their emall.

Completed applications should reach us before 5pm, Wednesday. 22nd of May, 2013. Only applications sent in the required format will be considered. Candidates should please adhere to the Instructions explicitly stated