Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 12 Feb 2020
Job Title: Chief of Party I
Reports to: Head of Programs
Department:** South Sudan
Note: This position is contingent upon grant and candidate approvals by the donor.
CRS/South Sudan is seeking a Chief of Party for an anticipated three-year USAID/Office of Food for Peace (FFP) funded Multi-Year Emergency Food Assistance Activity in South Sudan. The program will seek to add value to existing cash, voucher, and commodity resource pipelines through food security activities that increase the impact of FFP-supported famine prevention and food security efforts in the country. Hiring is contingent upon successful award of the project and USAID/Office of Food for Peace approval of the candidate.
Job Summary:
As Chief of Party I you will provide leadership and overall management of the USAID/Office of Food for Peace Multi-Year International Emergency Food Assistance program to serve food insecurity households in South Sudan. Your leadership, management and technical knowledge will ensure the del ivery of high-quality programming and advance the position of CRS as a leading agency in food security, livelihoods and resilience in South Sudan. As a senior leader you will proactively manage security and mitigate security risks.
Basic Qualifications
* Masters degree in international development, agriculture, economics or a relevant technical area.
* 7 or more years' relevant management and technical experience.
* 5 years experience managing donor funds, including multi country grants. Strong knowledge and experience in budget management.
* 5 years of staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment. Experience coaching senior program staff.
Required Languages: English
Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 60% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications
* Recognized leader in sector as demonstrated by peer reviewed publications, conference presentations etc.
* Demonstrated experience of successful program management, including management of complex, high-value, multi-activity projects, with complicated logistics.
* Excellent writing skills.
* Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships. Knowledge of CRS partnership strategy a plus.
* Ability to represent and present at high levels.
* Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.
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.
* Integrity
* Continuous Improvement & Innovation
* Builds Relationships
* Develops Talent
* Strategic Mindset
* Accountability & Stewardship
Emergency Competencies:
* Communicates strategically under pressure
* Manages stress and complexity
* Actively promotes safety and security
Supervisory Responsibilities: Team of technical advisors covering agriculture, markets, trauma and health (WASH and nutrition) and operational support (finance, HR and supply chain).
CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
How to apply:
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