Project Operations Officer US PEPFAR Grant Jobs – Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Job Title: Project Operations Officer
Organization: Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: FASTER Grants Manager
About US:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-profit organization which implements 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 partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
About Project:
FASTER is designed as a new component of the global FOCUS (Faith-based Organization Capacity Strengthening for Universal HIV Services) project. Funded by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), FOCUS was developed with the intent of building FBO network capacity, assisting FBOs to contribute to HIV multi-sector planning for expanded service delivery, and documenting successful approaches. Led by CRS, FOCUS builds understanding of how to leverage the faith-based community’s contributions at subnational and national levels, reinforcing mutual responsibility and country-driven leadership. FASTER takes FOCUS’ objectives to the next level by creating an enabling environment in 4 countries where public health, civil society, the private sector, and FBOs can accelerate normative pediatric HIV case finding, testing, linkage to care and treatment, and adherence support by strengthening and streamlining joint coordination and provision of pediatric HIV service delivery.
Job Summary: The Project Operations Officer will keenly monitor and report on all project activities in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your thorough and service-oriented approach will ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the coordination and implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
- Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist project staff in their efforts to effectively plan and execute the project work plan.
- Collect information on staff capacity needs and liaise with CRS country program staff to ensure smooth execution of project activities.
- Ensure proper tracking of resources used for project activities through periodic budget reviews, follow- up with the procurement and administrative functions and overall assistance to the FASTER Grants Manager.
- Support and coordinate capacity building and technical support to project staff and partners to ensure assigned project activities are implemented per project guidelines and standards.
- Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices.
- Help ensure project administrative systems and processes are in line with agency standards and donor and local law regulations.
- Coordinate the provision of travel and logistics support and services to staff and visitors. Coordinate event planning activities, including global FASTER team visits, trainings and workshops.
- Coordinate and report on activities and required resources to ensure cost efficient and quality service delivery.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Project Operations Officer job should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
- At least four years of work experience in project support, ideally in the field of International Development and with USG funded programs required. Understanding of USG Rules and Regulations strongly preferred.
- Degree and/or experience in Finance, Management, and/or Administration a plus.
- Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.
- Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred.
- Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
- Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely and collaborate with staff, partners and community members
- Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
- Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
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
How to Apply:
All candidates should Email a cover letter and CV only to ug_recruitment@crs.org. Large files and/or scans of documents will lead to rejection of your application, in the subject line of the email, copy and paste – PROJECTOPERATIONSOFFICER only
Deadline: 2nd September 2019
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