Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 100 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 programs in every country in which CRS operates. CRS re-established presence in Nigeria in 2000 and currently focuses on vulnerable children, agriculture, health and HIV, extractives and governance, and peace building programming.
Job Title: Cash Working Group Technical Co-chair, Nigeria
Req Number: I4994
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Type: Regular, Full time
Reports to: CRS Emergency Coordinator
Department: Maiduguri, Nigeria, CARO
Salary Grade: 9
Basic Qualifications
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- Master’s Degree in a field related to Humanitarian Assistance, Food Security And Livelihoods or other applicable area required.
- Minimum of three years relevant work experience with progressive responsibilities, ideally with an international NGO, with minimum of two years relevant field-based experience in cash transfer programming.
- Knowledge of technical principles and concepts in cash transfer programming. General knowledge of other related disciplines to ensure proper cross-sectoral approach.
- Experience in project design and proposal development. Experience in writing content for proposals.
- Knowledge of capacity strengthening best practices.
- Experience with program monitoring and evaluation and analysis.
- Experience and skills in networking and relations with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based and civil society partners. Understanding of partnership principles.
Required Languages:
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English.
Travel:
- Travel to Abuja for CWG meetings and coordination meetings as needed.
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.
- Experience in research; collecting and analyzing information and presenting well-written reports.
- Strong public speaking skills. Able to present information to an external audience and conduct trainings.
- Excellent coordination skills such as ability to liaise with various agencies/individuals, organize events, priorities work and ensure a smooth flow of information and an environment of cooperation and information sharing.
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to influence decision makers.
- Diplomacy and good interpersonal skills, together with the capacity to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities.
- Ability to work independently and to work with people located in different geographic locations and in other organizations.
- A sound understanding of the importance of gender in humanitarian work.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.
- Committed to Equal Opportunities (e.g. gender, race, disability).
- Innovative and creative to find lasting solutions to rapid, timely and appropriate humanitarian response.
- Experience and training in the EMMA tool kit is an advantage.
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:
- Integrity
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Builds Relationships
- Develops Talent
- Strategic Mindset
- Accountability & Stewardship.
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