Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Vacancy : Chief of Party – OVC Umbrella Grant at Abuja

Catholic Relief Services is seeking a qualified candidate for Chief of Party-II (COP II) for an upcoming $35 million USAID funded orphans and vulnerable children's (OVC) grant project in Nigeria. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project. The COP II interfaces directly with USAID and will manage sub-recipients of the award   Title: Chief of Party – OVC Umbrella Grant Requisition Number: I1234 Area of Interest: Other Position Type: Full Time Location: Nigeria/Abuja Job Description: Job Description: Band: E FSLA: Exempt Reports To: Country Representative THIS JOB IS CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE GRANT Background: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) was founded in 1943 and works in over 100 countries globally. CRS was invited to establish a presence by the Nigerian Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2000 and has been one of the strongest PEPFAR partners in the country implementing HIV/AIDS projects since 2004 with an annual budget of approximately $35 million. CRS prioritizes capacity building for local partners as a means of ensuring sustainability of interventions across sectors. CRS has a strong regional team including three Regional Technical Advisors focused on HIV/AIDS and Monitoring and Evaluation who provide technical support to CRS Nigeria program Specific Responsibilities: A. Program Quality: · Ensure that the program delivers quality core services to orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and program activities are well coordinated with those of other OVC implementing partners. · With key program staff and stakeholders, ensure program's strategic objectives and results are fully accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards. · Ensure that the vision and plans for the program are innovative and are in line with CRS agency and country program strategies as well as those of PEPFAR and Government of Nigeria. · Oversee periodic technical reviews and implement evidence-based changes in program direction and focus. · In collaboration with program staff, provide guidance and technical oversight to partners and other collaborating agencies to ensure that lessons of sound practice are documented and disseminated. · Oversee program's monitoring and evaluation system, using data analysis as the basis for measuring performance. Ensure that M&E learning is incorporated into evolving program plans. · Ensure timely preparation and submission of high quality narrative reports to donors. · Ensure integration of program interventions with other CRS programs or through linkages with other service providers. · With program staff, ensure the delivery of quality training, technical assistance and administrative and financial support to all partner agencies, including the selection and coordination of consultants. B. Management and Administration: · Manage program budgets, including tracking of financial and material resources. · Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program finances and progress status, review actual financial performance against the budget, and explain variances on a regular basis. · Ensure staff compliance with all CRS administrative and operational procedures and policies, as well as applicable donor regulations. · Approve program expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests to donors. C. Representation and Advocacy: · In collaboration with CRS country representative, act as primary program contact to donor and other local and international stakeholders, responsible for addressing all program matters. · In collaboration with CRS country representative, strengthen linkages with existing and potential partner agencies. · In collaboration with CRS country representative, oversee program communication strategies, including compliance with donor's branding and marketing requirements as well as CRS marketing and communication procedures. D. Human Resource Management: · Lead, manage and supervise a team of CRS and consortium staff to meet program objectives. · 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. · Manage recruitment portfolio for the program, in collaboration with Human Resources and CRS country program management, to ensure optimum service delivery through recruitment of competent and qualified staff. Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff): These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results. · Serves with Integrity· · Models Stewardship· · Cultivates Constructive Relationships· · Promotes Learning Supervisory Responsibilities: Both CRS and Consortium Staff Members. Key Working Relationships: Internal: Nigeria CR, Nigeria MQC, Nigeria HoP, OVC technical staff,CARO PQ and MQ staff External: Consortium agencies, USAID, consortium staff, other stakeholders. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: · Proven knowledge of the use and application of management and administration best practices, program quality standards, and risk management techniques. Thorough understanding of US Government grant provisions and guidelines, including proposal formats and reporting requirements. · Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in technical/program management field. Excellent leadership, budget/financial management, analytical, communication, and conflict resolution skills. Strong sensitivity to cross-cultural issues. · Leads a team implementing one or more projects of moderate complexity within one or more country programs. Operates with significant delegated authority to act. · Responsible for day to day oversight and quality assurance of project staff and activities. Primary responsibility for liaising, coordinating, and monitoring other consortium members. · Proven ability to lead a multidisciplinary and multicultural team and to manage a complex consortium of partnership relations. Ability to manage conflict and move groups toward consensus. · With limited direct oversight, the CoP serves as the primary point of contact for all communications related to the program. This includes the provision of technical assistance, quality assurance, dispute resolution, dissemination of best practices, and capturing of program lessons learned. The CoP will work directly with both in-country resources and Regional and HQ stakeholders. · Represents the program to major stakeholders, including donors and government agencies, in-country and for US audiences. · Leads the development and implementation of a program communication strategy. · Monitors project-specific funding in the interest of maximal utilization of financial resources without cost overruns. Monitors for fraud, misallocation, or inefficient use of resources, directs corrective action where necessary, and cultivates an environment of transparency, accountability, and efficiency. · Oversees the hiring, orientation, and training of staff to ensure the recruitment, retention, and professional development of a talented, motivated team. · Provides mentoring, coaching and supervision for direct reports and senior team members. Ensures that all facets of CRS's Performance Management system (performance planning, formal coaching sessions, performance evaluation) are implemented within the program. · Provides strategic vision, leads by example, and consistently fosters a sense of shared purpose, commitment to CRS values and guiding principles, and a team culture of mutual support and continuous learning. · Develops and manages the implementation of a program to ensure program quality, timely reporting to donors, and the attainment of stated objectives. Ensures strategic objectives and results are accomplished and meet quality standards. Ensures that program vision and plans are innovative and in alignment with agency and country program strategies. · Leads periodic technical reviews of implementation plans, taking corrective action where necessary. · Ensures integration of program interventions with other CRS programs and consistency with Agency strategy. · Designs and reviews program monitoring and evaluation systems. Reviews M&E data with an emphasis on corrective action and the capturing and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned beyond the program. · Collects, analyzes, disseminates, and contributes to the development of technical guidance related to area of expertise. · Finalizes narrative reports, performance indicator tracking tables, donor reports, baseline/final evaluation reports, etc. Qualifications: · Masters Degree in Public Health, Social Welfare, Institutional or Organizational Development or related field required. PhD highly preferred. · Significant experience in collaborating and building capacity of local Partners. · Minimum of 10 years experience in managing large OVC programs with significant experience in managing PEPFAR/Global Fund programs required. Previous Chief of Party experience preferred · Knowledge of key USG regulations including, but not limited to USAID 22 CFR Part 226 Administration of Assistance Awards to U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations, 22 CFR Part 145 Grants and Agreements with Non-Profits, OMB Circulars A-122, Cost principles for non-profit organizations and A-133 Audit of states, local governments, and non-profits preferred. · Proven leadership and inter-personal skills and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams. Experience in managing consortiums a plus · Proven experience in building and maintaining institutional linkages required. · Experience with participatory methods and partnerships required. · Strong experience working on complex and high risk programs. · Public relations skills required. · Proven ability to think strategically. · Flexibility to work both in a team and independently. · Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility. · Demonstrated personal accountability and drive to serve others. · Understanding of and experience with faith-based organizations, local church structures, and accompaniment and capacity-building principles in local partnerships highly desired. · Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required. · Excellent English language oral and written communication skills required. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point required. · Nigerian nationals and candidates with long-term experience in Nigeria are highly preferred. Note: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. EOE/M/F/D/V For fastest consideration, please create an online profile to apply. If you experience problems applying for a position, please e-mail crsrecruiting@global.crs.org SEARCH FOR HIGH PAID JOBS HERE