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• Lead and manage the INKATHA in Karamoja Region
• Ensure that CRS staff receive the necessary training and technical
  assistance to achieve program objectives
• Establish and develop linkages with government, WFP, INGOs and with
  other institutions in Karamoja to ensure quality programing and share
  lessons learned/best practices
• Track and monitor project progress against set objectives, timelines
  and budgets and alert the Head of Programs of any problems in a timely
  manner
• Participate in all Senior Program Management Team meetings
• Participate in all strategic planning and coordination meetings and
  activities
• Attend relevant interagency, sector coordination, and
  representational meetings as required in coordination with respective
  cluster leads and program managers.
• Provide direct planning and facilitation of critical processes
  including development of Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) and MEAL plans
• Under the guidance of the Head of Programs, represent CRS in
  workshops, conferences and meetings, ensuring ample representation with
  key stakeholders
• Provide regular updates to partners, country program leadership, and
  government and non-government coordination bodies as requested
• Conduct periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with CRS’
  performance management system and mentor staff to ensure high levels of
  motivation, commitment, capacity and teamwork.
• Directly supervise project technical staff to ensure that the
  project is adequately supported in reaching project objectives and
  reporting requirements.
• In collaboration with the HOP and Business Development Manager
  identify and pre-position for new funding opportunities;

• The ideal candidate for the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Project
  Manager II (Inkatha Project) job should hold a graduate degree in public
  health, development or livelihoods related field
• Sound management skills, including a minimum of five years of
  project management experience
• Demonstrated ability to work closely and effectively with government
  structures in a developing country context
• Demonstrated experience in community-based programs
• Strong cross-cultural skills and a demonstrated ability to influence
  change without direct authority, and to work successfully with farmers and
  professionals
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills – good listening interpersonal
  skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Vision, and ability to think strategically and innovatively
• Ability to explain advanced topics simply and clearly
• Good oral and written skills in English
• Willingness to travel 50% of the time to field locations within
  Karamoja

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