Deadline: Ongoing
The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Chief of Party II-Communities Leading Development based in Guatemala.
CRS carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Chief of Party II will perform the following functions-
- Leads and supports consortium partners to achieve program targets.
- Manages all resources assigned to the project, and serves as the primary liaison among stakeholders including the donor, consortium members, implementing partners, Country Representative and relevant government ministries, raising decisions and issues as needed.
- Coordinates program implementation and finance management according to the policies and procedures of USG and CRS.
- With key program staff and stakeholders, ensure program’s strategic objectives and results are fully accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards.
- Ensure that vision and plans for the program are innovative and are in line with CRS agency and country program strategies.
- Ensure appropriate program quality support to consortium members through technical leads.
- Promote alignment of program’s strategies and activities with the priorities outlined in relevant national strategies and policies related to economic development, agriculture, nutrition, and health.
- Oversee periodic technical reviews and manage changes in program direction and focus, where necessary. Lead the process of annual results reporting and analysis.
- In collaboration with program staff, provide guidance and technical oversight to partners and other collaborating agencies to ensure that lessons of sound practice are documented and disseminated.
- Promote synergy between various technical sectors and ensure that this is contributing to achieving program targets.
- Oversee program’s monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) systems, using data analysis as the basis for measuring performance. Ensure that MEAL is incorporated into evolving program plans.
- Lead the development of annual results reports and other required donor reports and ensure the integration of program innovation and learning.
- Lead the development and dissemination of learning materials that contribute to national policies/approaches and inform industry best practices.
- Ensure integration of program interventions with other CRS and consortium programs.
- Put in place and enforce quality control mechanisms across all partners.
- Ensure strong coordination/collaboration among consortium members through regular coordination meetings/program reviews, joint field visits and action planning.
- Develop and manage annual program budgets, including tracking of financial and material resources for CRS, consortium members and implementing partners.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to donors and senior management.
- Review actual financial performance against the budget and identify/address variances on a regular basis.
- Ensure staff compliance with all CRS administrative, operational procedures and policies, as well as applicable donor regulations.
- Coordinate regular programmatic and financial progress reviews with consortium members and lead budget harmonization processes, where necessary.
- Lead, manage and supervise a team of consortium staff to meet program objectives.
- Manage the recruitment portfolio for the program, in collaboration with Human Resources and CRS country program management, to ensure optimum service delivery through recruitment of competent and qualified staff.
- Develop terms of reference for all program consultants and ensure that they are fulfilling their tasks.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Economic/Rural Development or appropriate field. An appropriate Ph.D. is desirable.
- At least 10 years of progressively increasing management responsibility in developing countries. Previous experience as a Chief of Party a plus. Experience in Guatemala a plus.
- At least 7 years of experience managing projects that includes community-based development, engagement with the private and governmental sectors, financial & legal management, innovative community funding mechanisms and strong sustainability components.
- Prior management of significant USAID funding required; knowledge of USG regulations applicable to USAID cooperative agreements.
- Proven leadership and inter-personal skills and ability to build, motivate diverse and talented teams.
- Proven experience in managing complex consortium or partnership relationships required.
- Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation management.
- Understanding of and experience with faith-based organizations, local church structures, , accompaniment and capacity-building principles in local partnerships highly desired.
How to Apply
Applicants must create an online profile to apply for the position.
For more information, please visit CRS.
