Program Manager II – OCHA - CAR
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Established to save, protect, and transform lives in need, CRS operates in more than 100 countries worldwide. The organization is committed to improving the lives of the poor and vulnerable, regardless of race, religion, or nationality. CRS's work encompasses various sectors, including emergency response, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. The agency fosters a collaborative, mission-driven culture and welcomes individuals from diverse faiths and secular traditions who share its values and commitment to serving those in need. CRS is dedicated to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation, and its processes reflect this commitment. The organization prioritizes candidates from the regions where it operates, ensuring that its workforce is representative of the communities it serves.
Job Overview:
The Program Manager II for OCHA in the Central African Republic will be responsible for managing and providing technical oversight for a large multisectoral emergency response project. This role involves ensuring that effective systems and processes are in place to support high-quality programming in security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and protection. The Program Manager will lead the coordination and management of consortium partners, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and CRS Program quality standards. The position requires strong management skills and knowledge to ensure that the Country Program (CP) delivers high-quality programming and continuously improves the impact of its emergency response and recovery efforts. The role is contingent upon donor funding approval, with an anticipated assignment period of nine months.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Program Manager will provide management, guidance, and technical oversight for the OCHA/CBPF-funded multisectoral emergency response project and all related projects within the CP emergency portfolio. Key responsibilities include ensuring that project design, start-up, implementation, and close-out align with CRS quality principles, donor guidelines, and industry best practices. The Program Manager will effectively manage talent for emergency response and recovery programs, supervise team dynamics, and promote staff well-being. This includes providing coaching, developing tailored individual development plans, and conducting performance management for direct reports. The role also involves leading program learning initiatives, identifying opportunities for research and publications, and facilitating the dissemination of promising practices and lessons learned. The Program Manager will contribute to the proactive pursuit of new funding opportunities, oversee technical assistance and capacity strengthening activities in Food Security, WASH, and protection, and ensure timely project expenditures in line with financial plans.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in International Development, International Relations, or a related field such as WASH, Protection, or Food Security. Additional experience may substitute for some educational requirements. A minimum of 5 years of relevant field-based project management experience is required, with at least 3 years in emergency response. Candidates should have experience managing moderately complex projects, working closely with local partner organizations, and managing OCHA/CBPF projects. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in international development or a related field, as well as experience in an international NGO setting.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s Degree in International Development, International Relations, or a relevant field such as WASH, Protection, or Food Security. A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred and may enhance a candidate's qualifications.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant field-based project management experience, with a preference for candidates who have at least 3 years of experience specifically in emergency response. Experience managing moderately complex projects and working closely with local partner organizations is essential. Familiarity with managing OCHA/CBPF projects is also highly desirable.
Languages:
Fluency in both French and English is required for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not mandatory.
Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and includes supervisory responsibilities. The anticipated duration of the assignment is nine months, contingent upon donor funding approval. Candidates must be willing and able to travel up to 50%. CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package for U.S.-based staff, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan. Benefits for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. will be based on the country of employment. CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants and staff from all forms of exploitation and abuse, and successful candidates are expected to adhere to the agency's Code of Conduct.
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Established to save, protect, and transform lives in need, CRS operates in more than 100 countries worldwide. The organization is committed to improving the lives of the poor and vulnerable, regardless of race, religion, or nationality. CRS's work encompasses various sectors, including emergency response, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. The agency fosters a collaborative, mission-driven culture and welcomes individuals from diverse faiths and secular traditions who share its values and commitment to serving those in need. CRS is dedicated to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation, and its processes reflect this commitment. The organization prioritizes candidates from the regions where it operates, ensuring that its workforce is representative of the communities it serves.
Job Overview:
The Program Manager II for OCHA in the Central African Republic will be responsible for managing and providing technical oversight for a large multisectoral emergency response project. This role involves ensuring that effective systems and processes are in place to support high-quality programming in security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and protection. The Program Manager will lead the coordination and management of consortium partners, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and CRS Program quality standards. The position requires strong management skills and knowledge to ensure that the Country Program (CP) delivers high-quality programming and continuously improves the impact of its emergency response and recovery efforts. The role is contingent upon donor funding approval, with an anticipated assignment period of nine months.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Program Manager will provide management, guidance, and technical oversight for the OCHA/CBPF-funded multisectoral emergency response project and all related projects within the CP emergency portfolio. Key responsibilities include ensuring that project design, start-up, implementation, and close-out align with CRS quality principles, donor guidelines, and industry best practices. The Program Manager will effectively manage talent for emergency response and recovery programs, supervise team dynamics, and promote staff well-being. This includes providing coaching, developing tailored individual development plans, and conducting performance management for direct reports. The role also involves leading program learning initiatives, identifying opportunities for research and publications, and facilitating the dissemination of promising practices and lessons learned. The Program Manager will contribute to the proactive pursuit of new funding opportunities, oversee technical assistance and capacity strengthening activities in Food Security, WASH, and protection, and ensure timely project expenditures in line with financial plans.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in International Development, International Relations, or a related field such as WASH, Protection, or Food Security. Additional experience may substitute for some educational requirements. A minimum of 5 years of relevant field-based project management experience is required, with at least 3 years in emergency response. Candidates should have experience managing moderately complex projects, working closely with local partner organizations, and managing OCHA/CBPF projects. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in international development or a related field, as well as experience in an international NGO setting.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s Degree in International Development, International Relations, or a relevant field such as WASH, Protection, or Food Security. A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred and may enhance a candidate's qualifications.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant field-based project management experience, with a preference for candidates who have at least 3 years of experience specifically in emergency response. Experience managing moderately complex projects and working closely with local partner organizations is essential. Familiarity with managing OCHA/CBPF projects is also highly desirable.
Languages:
Fluency in both French and English is required for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not mandatory.
Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and includes supervisory responsibilities. The anticipated duration of the assignment is nine months, contingent upon donor funding approval. Candidates must be willing and able to travel up to 50%. CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package for U.S.-based staff, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan. Benefits for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. will be based on the country of employment. CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants and staff from all forms of exploitation and abuse, and successful candidates are expected to adhere to the agency's Code of Conduct.
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