Chargé(e) de Programme

Job Posting Organization:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Established to provide relief and development assistance, CRS operates in more than 100 countries, focusing on saving, protecting, and transforming lives in need, regardless of race, religion, or nationality. The organization engages in various programs including emergency response, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. CRS is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation, and it welcomes candidates from the regions where it operates, reflecting its dedication to diversity and inclusion within its workforce.

Job Overview:
As a Chargé(e) de Programme based in Goma, the role involves significant contributions to the coordination and implementation of activities related to the fight against Ebola. This position specifically aims to achieve project objectives in the areas of Risk Communication and Community Engagement (CREC). The successful candidate will provide technical support to field teams and local partners to ensure interventions are contextually appropriate, aligned with technical standards, and complementary to other project sectors. The role requires strong skills in coordination, community mobilization, technical supervision, and programmatic analysis to enhance the quality and coherence of nutritional activities implemented in targeted areas. The position also entails extensive travel, with up to 80% of time spent in project implementation zones, emphasizing the need for adaptability and responsiveness to the dynamic humanitarian context.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities include supporting the coordination and implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan, ensuring adherence to CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and best practices. The Chargé(e) de Programme will monitor and report on any identified challenges or gaps to inform adjustments to implementation plans and timelines. Assisting partners in reflecting on project experiences, coordinating project evaluation activities, and helping partners collect and analyze project data according to specified mechanisms and tools are also critical tasks. Collaboration with local partners to prepare reports on a set schedule, gathering information on capacity needs of staff and technical assistance for partner organizations, and tracking capacity-building activities to ensure effective impact are essential components of the role. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for documenting assigned activities and identifying necessary information for case studies and reports on promising practices.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a Bachelor's degree in international development, public health, community health, humanitarian studies, or a related field. Candidates should possess a minimum of 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in implementing health activities, ideally in emergency or epidemic contexts. Experience working with national or international NGOs, as well as in community mobilization and behavior change related to nutrition and health, is highly desirable. The role demands personal accountability, integrity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and a proactive approach to learning and improvement.

Educational Background:
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as international development, public health, community health, or humanitarian studies is required for this position. This educational background provides the foundational knowledge necessary for understanding the complexities of health interventions in humanitarian settings and the skills needed for effective program implementation.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in the implementation of health-related activities, particularly in emergency or epidemic contexts. Experience with national or international NGOs is preferred, along with a demonstrated ability in community mobilization and behavior change initiatives related to nutrition and health. This experience is crucial for effectively navigating the challenges of working in humanitarian environments and ensuring successful project outcomes.

Languages:
Fluency in French is required, with proficiency in Swahili and relevant local languages for the project intervention area being advantageous. Strong communication skills in these languages are essential for effective engagement with communities, partners, and stakeholders in the field.

Additional Notes:
The position involves significant travel, with up to 80% of time spent in project implementation areas. The role does not include supervisory responsibilities. CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff, and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse. The successful candidate will be expected to sign and adhere to CRS's Code of Conduct. The organization prioritizes candidates who are citizens or permanent residents of the countries where CRS operates, and all offers are contingent on the selected candidate's ability to legally work in the position's location.