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• Design
  and implement effective work plans that allow for timely and ongoing
  progress review of all key outputs and financials; monitor and report on
  partner performance in meeting obligations of partner agreement including
  targets and reporting deadlines
• Manages
  and mentors the MIS/M&E Officer and Trainer/R&D Officer
• Provide
  input into recruitment and orientation to new staff as may be required.
• Works
  in liaison with relevant CRS and partner staff to ensure that the project
  implementation is in accordance with CRS programming principles and CRS
  core values.
• Monitor
  partner and project activities and progress against targets on a regular
  basis.
• Send
  timely monitoring reports with recommendations for follow-up action;
  report and suggest solutions for any concerns about partners or project
  related issues
• Work
  in liaison with M&E staff and partners to ensure strong systems are in
  place for the development of surveys and project evaluations.
• Carry
  out frequent field level monitoring and providing feedback and support to
  partners on program implementation
• Actively
  monitor and manage expenses for the project, ensuring adherence to budgets
  and compliance with donor requirements
• Verify
  that progress reports and financial reports are received from partners
  prior to report submission deadline.
• Intuitively
  review and assess information provided by the partner in the narrative and
  financial reports. Take follow- up action as required.
• Ensure
  the proper maintenance of all files, records and documents relating to CRS
  activities of the project
• The
  incumbent will use and study information captured through the EFI and SILC
  MIS. Guide and support CRS staff and partners in their efforts to collect
  and analyse data on a monthly basis.

• Carry
  out initial partner assessments to determine areas in need of capacity
  support
• Steer
  the preparation and implementation of training and follow-up programme to
  all partner staff to strengthen their financial and management
  capabilities so as to fulfil their grant obligations
• Where
  possible, identify possible links with donors and other organizations to
  help partner in achieving sustainability in their programs
• Ensure
  that all partners are trained in and knowledgeable of all donor
  requirements and deadlines
• Support
  partners in financial advance and liquidation process, including
  processing requests for disbursement of project funds; reviewing and
  approving financial and narrative reports; and ensuring that partner
  manages and tracks expenses against approved budget.
• Proactively
  seek out advice, support and any other technical assistance required by
  the partner to ensure timely, compliant and effective implementation of
  the project
• Responsible
  for building the capacity of fellow CRS CP staff to scale up EFI and SILC
  programming within their program sectors and projects.
• Build
  the capacity of local partners to integrate EFI and SILC into their development
  activities.
• Technically
  support the design of training modules and implementation models for CRS
  staff, partners, supervisors and field agents and build local capacity
  networks to deliver high quality trainings and technical assistance.

• Document
  and disseminate lessons learned and best practices.
• Participate
  with regional team in development of promotion and marketing materials.
• Contribute
  lessons learned and innovations from the field in CRS EFI Field Manual in
  dose cooperation with the regional team.
• Incorporate
  lessons learned and innovations from partners to improve data gathering
  and MIS spreadsheets.
• Keep
  abreast of new developments in savings-led MF and participate actively in
  listserv discussions with EFI colleagues from other country programs and
  NGOs.
• Participate
  in program management meetings with unit heads to one program vision,
  analyze integration of EFI and SILC in diversity of projects, monitoring
  and evaluation tools.
• Perform
  any other duties as assigned by CRS senior management

• The
  applicant for the aforementioned CRS job vacancy should hold a Master
  Degree; or compensatory experience and course work
• At
  least five years working in community development, preferably for a non-governmental
  organization or a reputable international organization
• Specialized
  knowledge of and experience with savings- led microfinance delivery
  methodologies (internal savings and lending models (Ex. VS&L, ISL,
  WORTH, Savings for Change) preferred
• Prior
  experience in some aspect of project cycle management
• Excellent
  verbal and written communication skills.
• Past
  experience in budget management
• Significant
  experience with monitoring and evaluation tools
• Past
  exposure and experience with institutional strengthening and partnership
  building.
• Possess
  the ability to work effectively independently or in a team environment
• Possess
  excellent analytical and problem solving skills;
• Excellent
  inter-personal skills; demonstrating diplomacy and tad
• Ability
  to provide direction and vision
• Highly
  pro-active and self-disciplined
• Willingness
  to travel up to 40% of the work time
• All
  CRS Staff are required to exhibit the following values; Serves with
  Integrity, Models Stewardship, Cultivates Constructive Relationships and Promotes
  Learning. 

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