About CRS:

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. 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.

Background:

CRS Sudan will be implementing an emergency food security program to address acute food security shocks in Sudan. The project will serve as a food pipeline for affected populations in Central and West Darfur.

Job Summary: 

You will assist project implementation by working directly with local partners and community members, coordinating project activities and events in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work to serve the poor and vulnerable. Your service and community relations skills ensure that the local partners and communities feed into and benefit from the project that consistently applies best practices and continuously works towards improving its impact.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Monitor food distribution activities at the field level, ensuring implementation schedules are met as per the distribution plan and monitoring schedule, and that adherence to systems for quality project implementation are strengthened.
• Conduct risk monitoring visits at field warehouses using the ICT4D devices for the various factors against a monitoring checklist (upholding high standards of equipment maintenance, accurate input of data, and timely synchronization of data as specified by the project protocols). 
• Submit timely and accurate synchronization of all reports via ICT4D-established platform and protocols by 5th of each month and ensure immediate reporting of incidents to supervisor in writing or by phone (and following up in writing). 
• Coordinate communication and facilitate information sharing among the project team, implementing partners, and project beneficiaries at the community level to assist local partners in strengthening the community interest, involvement and support networks.
• Liaise with various community stakeholders and mobilize them to ensure full involvement of community leaders, community representatives, and local government representatives in the overall implementation and improvement of project activities. 
• In coordination with the project team support capacity building events for community representatives. 
• Compile data provided at the community level as per project requirements and contribute to the preparation of reports.
• Conducts exit meeting with the partner’s management staff to discuss observations, findings and possible recommendations that may be reported at the end of the monitoring visit, and ensures meeting is documented through meeting notes.

Basic requirements:

Education and Experience 

• Completion of BA/BSC Degree in related field with 3 years' relevant experience.
• Additional education may substitute for some experience. 
• Computer skills required. 

Personal Skills 

• Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse groups
• Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented

Required/Desired Foreign Language: Fluent written and spoken English is required; fluent written and spoken Arabic is preferred.

Travel Required (include percentage of required travel, if applicable): 75-80% of travel

Key Working Relationships: 

Supervisory: None

Internal: Senior Project Officer – Risk Monitoring (supervisor), Compliance Officers, Project team members. 

External:  Local government authorities, Communities, etc. 

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.

If applicable: Work Conditions/Environment Conditions

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

 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. 

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

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CRS's emphasis on family values supports benefits, including maternity and paternity leave, policies that promote exclusive breastfeeding, the availability of a crèche at

the office, and flexible working hours where possible.

(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 SHARO Zalingei Office. Ensure that your cover letter or resume has a phone number here you can be reached.