Deadline: Ongoing
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Chief of Party, Community Strengthening Project in Guatemala.
The Chief of Party will be responsible for ensuring high quality, result-oriented program implementation and timely achievement of project milestones and objectives.
CRS carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Chief of Party, Community Strengthening Project will perform the following functions-
- Project Management; Budget Management; Staff Supervision; Monitoring/ Evaluation; Mentoring/Training; Report Writing.
- 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 appropriate program quality support to consortium members through technical leads.
- Promote synergy between various technical sectors and ensure that this is contributing to achieving program targets.
- Lead the development of annual results reports and other required donor reports and ensure the integration of program innovation and learning.
- Ensure integration of program interventions with other CRS and consortium programs.
- Put in place and enforce quality control mechanisms across all 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.
- In collaboration with the Country Program, strengthen linkages with existing and potential partner agencies.
- Lead, manage and supervise a team of consortium staff to meet program objectives.
- 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 Social Sciences / Public Policies or appropriate field. An appropriate Ph.D. is desirable.
- At least 10 years of 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 include developing community-based prevention plans and strategies, engagement with government (local and national levels), civil society, private sector, and other actors (youth at risk, victims of violence).
- Prior management of significant USAID funding required; knowledge of USG regulations applicable to USAID cooperative agreements.
- Proven leadership, inter-personal skills and ability to build and motivate diverse teams.
- Proven experience 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.
- Experience in methodologies and practices for the prevention of crime and violence.
- Strategic vision and capacity to oversee a vast and complex program required.
- Experience with participatory methods and partnerships required.
- Public relations skills required.
- Proven ability to think strategically.
- Flexibility to work both in a team and independently.
- Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility.
- Demonstrated personal accountability and driven to serve others.
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required.
- Excellent English and Spanish language oral and written communication skills required.
- Experience working in a variety of developing environments required; knowledge of the Guatemalan context desired. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook required.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit CRS.
