Chief of Party at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Department: Programs/Agricultural Livelihoods
Position Band: F-1
Reports To: DCR / SPA Agric Livelihoods
Job Description Link: http://bit.ly/2i63kb3
Qualifications:

• Masters in international development, management, agriculture, economics or other relevant field.
• At least 10 years of international management experience
• At least 5 years’ experience in agriculture-based and rural development
• At least 5 years in a senior management role for USAID-funded activities strongly preferred
• Prior experience managing USAID-funded assistance projects of a similar size and scope in developing countries; experience managing multi-sectoral projects including livelihoods, agricultural development, resilience, market-based approaches to economic development, climate change, food security, gender, conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with host governments, donors, other donor-funded projects and stakeholders, local organizations, and partners.
• Experience managing programmatic and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with USAID rules, regulations and requirements is preferred.
• Experience working in sub-Saharan Africa required. Prior experience in Nigeria preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of office applications.

Agency wide competencies:
These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.
Serves with Integrity
Models Stewardship
Cultivates Constructive Relationships
Promotes Learning

Disclaimer Clause:
These job descriptions are not exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the positions.

Applicants should download the application form using this link http://goo.gl/8OOQcp and send with a detailed 3-page resume in a single file word document to NG_HR@global.crs.org.

Deadline

January 3, 2017.