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• Manage and implement all livelihood activities throughout relevant
  project cycles – project design, start-up, implementation and close-out –
  to ensure efficient and effective implementation in line with CRS program
  quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
• Provide vision and leadership to effectively develop, promote,
  integrate the LDS livelihood activities with other CRS programs in
  Bidibidi.
• Oversee the implementation of project activities within the refugee
  population and provide timely and detailed feedback to improve
  implementation;
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with Local
  Government officials and line departments, refugee leaders,
  representatives of the Office of the Prime Minster, UNHCR and other
  Partners implementing livelihoods.
• Support the creation of linkages, setting up IGAs, alternative
  livelihood options, business and financial skill development and upscaling
  of good practices.

• Effectively manage talent and supervise the project staff. Manage
  team dynamics and staff well-being.
• Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans,
  contribute to the recruitment process of project staff, and complete
  performance management for direct reports.
• Coordinate the identification of staff capacity gaps and technical
  assistance needs for capacity strengthening and required interventions to
  support quality project implementation

• Coordinate and monitor financial and material resources relevant to
  project needs. Through planning and oversight ensure efficient use of
  project resources
• Monitor project development/implementation and identify deviation
  from approved project plans and implement corrective measures when
  necessary to ensure that the partners meet the project objectives.
• Conduct periodic budget reviews and follow-up with partners on
  timely submission of financial reports to facilitate proper tracking of
  resource use.

• Support the Emergency Coordinator to prepare and submit weekly,
  quality monthly SitReps, quarterly and annual donor reports.
• Help identify, assess and strengthen partnerships relevant to the
  WASH sector, applying appropriate application of partnership concepts,
  tools and approaches.
• Ensure the integration livelihoods across other program areas
  including Livelihoods, Shelter and private sector engagement.

• Ensure the development and implementation of a strong Monitoring,
  Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) system using appropriate
  CRS tools and resources to maximize project impact on beneficiaries.
• Promote MEAL and knowledge management by leading program/project
  reviews and reflections with staff and partner representatives and
  documentation of good practices and lessons learned for assessments, to
  adjust strategies and implementation plans, to inform future programming
  initiatives and approaches, and to contribute to organizational learning.

• Act as a key resource person in project design and proposal
  development in WASH programming area, gap-filling and taking on growth
  responsibilities, as needed.

• Work closely with Livelihoods Technical Sector Working Group and
  other Coordinating mechanisms at Zonal and District level
• Represent CRS in Zonal coordination meetings, technical working
  groups, at conferences, events, and other task forces dealing with youth
  and participate in the regional networking initiatives for youth.
• Engage and strengthen partnerships relevant to LDS funded livelihood
  programs, applying appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools
  and approaches.
• Coordinate activities required for ensuring the financial, material
  and human resources for the quality implementation of the project.

• The ideal candidate for the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Project Manager, LDS Livelihoods Project job opportunity should hold a
  Master’s Degree in the Social Sciences, Agriculture or Environmental
  Sciences, or in the field of Rural Development would be a plus.
• At least five years of work experience in project management,
  ideally in the field of Livelihoods and income generation on and off-farm
  with a focus on youth and for an INGO.
• Additional experience may substitute for some education.
• Relevant grant management experience.
• Staff supervision experience.
• Experience working with stakeholders at various levels and
  strengthening community partnerships.
• Ability to contribute to the development of technical proposals, a
  plus.
• Experience in analysing data and contributing to evaluation reports.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word,
  PowerPoint).
• Well-developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to
  be flexible in demanding situation
• Assessment, analytical and planning skills
• A capacity and desire to pass on skills and information, a confident
  communicator and willing to work in a collaborative and respectful way
  with the beneficiaries.
• Knowledge of and commitment to humanitarian principles (NGO / Red
  Cross code of conduct) and with Sphere humanitarian charter and minimum
  standards
• Fluent English language (speaking and writing) and knowledge of the
  local language in Yumbe district, Arabic is an added advantage.
• Experience of working with local partners including local
  authorities’/settlement leadership
• Proven experience in gender analysis and integrating gender &
  diversity into the emergency program
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and meeting deadlines
  in changing emergency contexts/ situations
• Willingness to be based in Yumbe

• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning

• Large files and/or scans of documents
  will lead to rejection of your application, in the subject line of the
  email, copy and paste PROJECTMANAGERLIVELIHOODS. All applications that do
  not contain this exact subject line will be rejected and not read

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