About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Job Summary: 

As a member of the ‘Bina’ Aljusur (‘Building Bridges’)’ project team, you will 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.

You will provide the business development services of the participating Agripreneurs  in coordination with the private sector. You will help participants to identify profitable business opportunities, secure sound business deals with the private sector and facilitate the mobilization and engagement of the participants in coordination with the private sector on the ground. You will provide dedicated coaching and accompaniment to participants and will report on all  activities and provide technical guidance and advice to staff and local partners. 

Roles and Key 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 partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
• Provide technical and business development support for challenge fund applicants throughout the process.
• Provide sensitization to potential challenge fund applicants about the nature and objectives of the fund and ensure a buy in by both the agripreneurs and MSMEs. 
• Support the Challenge Fund SPO to organize physical and online information sessions for potential applicants. 
• Support Challenge Fund SPO in ensuring all required documentations for the applications. 
• Analyze implementation challenges and report any inconsistencies and/or gaps to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. 
• Serve as the liaison between local project stakeholders, CRS, the private Sector and financial institutions.
• Work with grantees during their business start-up, providing individual follow-up as well as organizing weekly/monthly meetings to reinforce training topics and facilitate peer exchange of experience. 
• Support project activities such as community outreach, training implementation and monitoring as needed.
• Co-facilitate the capacity assessment process of the potential grantees.
• Conduct regular mentorship and monitoring of grantees to ensure successful outcomes. 
• Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools.
• Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices. 

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in International Development, Agriculture/ Agribusiness, Economics, or in a similar field is preferred. Minimum of 2 years of work experience  in grantee monitoring and support.
• Experience as an agricultural loans officer is an added advantage
• Demonstrated ability to provide training and on-site support to grantees on compliance
• Additional experience may substitute for some education.
• Experience in providing Business Development Services is an added advantage
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and working in multicultural environment.

Required Languages - Fluency in written and spoken English required; Arabic native speakers, or strong skills are preferred

Travel - Position is based in CRS’ Gedaref State office.. Must be willing and able to travel up to 80% to project areas within East Darfur.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
• Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members
• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
• Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. 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. 

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if none, state none): None

Key Working Relationships: 

Internal: F2F Project team in the location, Challenge Fund Manager, Deputy Chief of Party(DCoP), MEAL Manager, Volunteer Program Coordinator. State office Manager and Chief of Party 

External : Local partner and other stakeholders

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. 

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

 CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, human trafficking everywhere and at all times. I, the applicant, accept these requirements as part of my job application.

Submission location: - 

If interested, please submit cover letter, resume and copies of your education and work certificates to Sudanjob.net or Lobour Office Gedaref. Ensure that your cover letter or resume has a phone number and WhatsApp number where you can be reached.