Internal/External Job Announcement
About CRS: “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 partner’s people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.”
In Ethiopia, CRS has a long and rich history of providing emergency relief and development assistance to the people of Ethiopia since 1958. At present, CRS/Ethiopia implements multiple projects through different partner organizations. CRS/Ethiopia has a highly diverse portfolio ranging from very large food-supported emergency response to cutting edge development programs. The current CRS/Ethiopia budget stands at $100 million with funding from the U.S. Government, UN agencies, private foundations, individual donors, and CRS private funds.
CRS strictly adheres to its Policy on Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults among its staff, consultants, volunteers, and affiliates. CRS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer: women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
As part of CRS family, you will join the more than 5000 strong and vibrant individuals working globally to accomplish the mission of CRS. CRS/Ethiopia invites you, the qualified candidate, to apply for the following position;
Position Title: | Shelter and Settlement Program Manager |
Duty Station: | Addis Ababa |
Employment Term: | Indefinite Term |
Reports to: | Head of Programs |
Application Deadline: | February 25, 2018 |
Develop and supervise the implementation of Shelter and Settlement programs to ensure the highest-level outcomes, including direct management of shelter program staff.
Assessment
· Conduct technical assessment of Shelter and Settlement needs (includes shelter, infrastructure and water & sanitation)
· Undertake technical assessments of shelter needs exploring a wide range of solutions
· Assess the agency resources and systems (staff, material and financial) that will be required in order to proceed with planned activities and report to senior management;
· Coordinate with the shelter cluster members and other stakeholders to decide on the most effective intervention for CRS.
Program Design
· Ensure beneficiaries are consulted and views taken into account at all stages of the program.
· Ensure that all shelter and settlement activities are integrated with other sector teams, such as WASH, Livelihoods, Protection and Accountability as appropriate;
· Ensure that land, tenure, access to services (water, sanitation, electricity), access to facilities (health education) and environmental and sustainability issues are considered in the program design, keeping with industry standards and agency best practices
· Ensure that all CRS shelter and settlement programs comply with relevant local, national and international standards and regulations, and reflect industry standards and agency best practices
· Ensure assistance is relevant to the affected populations according to the time scale, geographic areas and intervention type.
· Ensure CRS programs follow the “Do no Harm Principles”
Project Management and Implementation
· Oversee all shelter and settlement programming, including technical, social, housing, land and property issues.
· Create and maintain Detailed Implementation Plans (DIP) in accordance with the agreed shelter and settlement strategy to assure the highest outcomes for every activity.
· Spearhead the selection of shelter project beneficiaries based on approved criteria and strategies.
· Develop and manage social mobilization activities and social mobilization strategies.
· If required, develop DRR and settlement strategies for the areas of operation through Community Action Planning.
· Manage field staff and collaborate with partners and communities in developing and implementing projects. Incorporate CRS program staff and partner staff capacity into all aspects of project design, development and implementation.
· Ensure that documents and procedures are produced and maintained to provide the required level of internal program and financial control.
· Participate in the procurement and logistics process for materials and equipment required by the shelter and settlement program.
· Ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental standards for all projects, in keeping with internationally agreed best practices or as otherwise outlined in agency guidelines.
· Ensure program compliance and compatibility with CRS principles of justice and solidarity.
· Participate in CRS meetings and workshops on strategic planning, shelter and settlement programming, and agency-wide initiatives as requested by supervisor.
· Ensure protection issues are fully considered throughout the project cycle with women, the elderly, and the most vulnerable being included in decision making for all shelter and settlement issues.
· Prepare and assist in the preparation of concept papers, project documents and other material to develop or promote shelter and settlement programming.
Management and Capacity-Building
· Direct project operations and supervise project staff. Manage the social, technical and financial components of the project.
· Supervises project activities, coach staff to promote teamwork and develop staff competency.
· Prepare and monitor budgetary requirement for the implementation of the project.
· Prepare program activity reports on a regular basis.
· Recommend to staff and management appropriate plans and actions to hasten impact of project implementation.
· Prepares monthly implementation plans and accomplishment reports for submission to donor/partners.
Monitoring and Evaluation
· Monitor project development, identify deviation from approved project plans and implement corrective measures when necessary to ensure that the partners meet project objectives.
· Monitor projects through on-site visits to assess and validate the implementation of the approved project plan, conduct financial reviews and identify possible problem areas and implement solutions.
· Identify deviations from approved project plans and recommend corrective measures when necessary.
· Facilitate visits by donors with funding relationships to field sites, as required.
· Attend meetings on project implementation and participate in trainings, conferences, seminars and workshops needed for effective implementation of the project
Information and Co-ordination
· Liaise with key non-government organizations (NGOs) and national, provincial, and local government, task-force teams and workshops, technical committee meetings and coordination groups. as necessary.
· Prepare project reports as required.
· Provide project documents, operation plans, program schedules and budgets as required.
· Provide regular updates on progress, priorities and constraints.
· Represent CRS in discussions or meetings with government, non-government and UN agencies, cluster system as directed.
- Train and brief CRS staff, stakeholders and others on shelter issues
Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education and Experience
· Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, urban planning.
· Five years’ experience in project management, preferably in development context out of which minimum three (3) years practical experience in implementing emergency or community development projects, preferably with an NGO in an equivalent position.
· Experience in community development, community mobilization, or similar self-help initiatives, and a desire to maximize integration of program delivery, is preferred.
· Ability to negotiate with government officials, contractors and owners.
· Highly knowledgeable in appropriate shelter and settlement administration systems and procedures.
· Familiarity with current standards and guidelines for humanitarian emergency response, including the Sphere Handbook criteria.
· Able to travel extensively in remote areas.
· Ability to work in partnership with local communities and NGOs as appropriate.
· An awareness of local construction technologies and materials.
· Must be proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook Access– and ideally MS Project).
· Ability to write reports and procedure manuals, and effectively present information and respond to questions from CRS senior management;
· Fluency in English (both oral and written skills).
· Self-reliance and an ability to work in a challenging and demanding environment, under supervision.
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.
· Serves with Integrity
· Models Stewardship
· Cultivates Constructive Relationships
· Promotes Learning