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, agriculture, education, HIV, health, microfinance and peacebuilding. 

Â

Background

The USAID ‘Bina’ Aljusur’ (Building Bridges) project is a US$19M, a 4-year project that seeks to work with formal agribusiness, farmers, and local partners to shift from humanitarian transfers to market-led economic growth strategies. ‘Bina’ Aljusur’ will build the capacities of smallholder farmers (SHFs), farmer producer organizations (FPOs), micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and agribusiness to develop and facilitate partnerships in target value chains. It will incentivize private sector investment in agricultural growth in East Darfur and Kordofan States. ‘Bina’ Aljusur’ will build the resilience of communities to respond to climate shocks, increase productivity, improve natural resource management (NRM), manage water infrastructure for productive use, and build bridges to growth markets with formal agribusiness partners. ‘Bina’ Aljusur’ will be implemented jointly with Attamass Development Organization (ADO), a Sudanese national humanitarian NGO, founded in 2003.

‘Bina’ Aljusur’ builds on years of CRS investment in Sudan.  Since 2004, CRS has assisted vulnerable and underserved communities to respond to emergencies, innovate production systems and engage the private sector to increase food security and resilience, building evidence-based strategies and tools for organizational development and capacity building, advancing gender-transformative approaches to improve the resilience of women and girls, and nurturing peaceful and just societies. 

Job Summary 

As a member of the Bina’ Aljusur /Farmers’ to Farmers (BA) project team, you will support MEAL activities aligned with CRS MEAL Policies and Procedures (MPP) and in support of CRS’ work serving the poor and vulnerable. You will be the primary responsible for data collection, data cleaning, preservation, analysis and reporting of Bina Aljusur project. 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.

Â

Basic Qualifications

 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies or relevant field required. 
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in data analysis, cleaning and database management.
• Prior experience in international development/NGO Sector in Darfur region. 
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience in CommCare/Kobo, ArcGIS and similar tools.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of accountability towards beneficiary privacy and data protection and inclusion of these principles.

 

Required Languages - Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic.

 

Travel - The position is based in Gedaref Âand requires travel to project areas when security allows. 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in computer sciences, statistics, development studies or relevant field.
• Familiarity with USAID-funded project.
• Previous experience in projects in the Gedaref area and/or knowledge of the Gedaref area.
• Experience using data collection, analysis and visualization software namely CommCare/KoBo, SPSS, Power Bi.

Â

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. 

• IntegrityÂ
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation 
• Builds Relationships 
• Develops Talent 
• Strategic Mindset 
• Accountability & Stewardship 

Â

Key Working Relationships

 

Supervisory Relationships: None

Reports to: MEAL Manager

Internal: DCoP, Climate Smart Agriculture Advisor, Senior MEAL Officer, MEAL Assistant

External: Community members, partner staff, and other local stakeholders

 

What we offer 

 

CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, generous retirement savings plan and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world. 

Â

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. 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. 

Â

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

Â

EOE/M/F/D/V - CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Â

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

 

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

(The position is contingent on donor funding).

Submission location: - 

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