Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist person on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates. CRS re-established presence in Nigeria m 2000 and currently focuses on agriculture, HIV and health extractives and governance, and peace building programming.
- Experience 4 years
- Location Borno
Job Summary:
As a core member of THRIVE Shelter and WASH project team, you will facilitate the achievement of project objectives through coordinating and reporting on all project activities and providing technical guidance and advice to staff and implementing partner(s) advancing Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your coordination and relationship management skills will ensure that the project for which you are responsible applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Project Design and Implementation
- With the PM, organize and lead the implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
- Work with the Infrastructure PM to develop detailed, site-specific work plans to ensure adequate technical oversight of all Shelter and WASH interventions at the field-level
- Supervise and perform ad-hoc inspections of various processes and resources at project sites to ensure timely project activities implementation and adherence to established process standards and procedures. Ensure proper tracking of resource use for project activities through periodic budget reviews and follow-up with and assistance to implementing partner.
- Supervise Program Officers – Infrastructure and conduct quality checks for Shelter and WASH infrastructure works related to the project (e.g. supervision of contractors, suppliers, Partner staff, local artisans, and construction supervisors
- Provide oversight of all construction administration activities for Shelter and WASH Infrastructure and provide certification reports for final completion and to initiate liquidations.
- Coordinate the safety and quality component of the construction sites being supervised under the THRIVE program.
- Contribute to the development of Bills of Quantities (BoQs), technical drawings, and tender documents.
- Perform regular technical monitoring at local construction material vendor shops contracted to engage in CASH Voucher Assistance (CVA) for the provision of shelter material ensuring households receive the specified quality materials.
- Provide technical support to construction supervisors, artisans and households during the redemption of material vouchers.
Capacity Building
- Coordinate and oversee working relationships with all local project stakeholders and serve as the liaison between them and the project team to mobilize local actors and promote project activities and impact.
- Support and coordinate capacity building and technical support activities to ensure assigned project activities are implemented per project guidelines and standards.
- Work closely with construction supervisors providing technical expertise related to the planned infrastructure works to be carried for Shelter and WASH, including but not limited to construction best practices and construction administration, water quality testing and treatment, and technical assessments.
- Support construction supervisors to utilize simple infrastructure monitoring tools and supervision of local artisans. (e.g. checklists).
- Support in trainings for ‘Community WASH Focal Points’ on WASH infrastructure monitoring, operations, and maintenance.
- Provide training support and follow-up guidance to local artisans implementing THRIVE construction projects.
- Review and highlight opportunities for Protection, safeguarding and Gender mainstreaming in the proposed sector activities and follow up to ensure, protection principles are integrated during activity design and implementation.
Information Management/Reporting
- Ensure learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle. Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and guiding partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences. Analyze implementation challenges and report any inconsistencies and/or gaps to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.
- Ensure project documentation for assigned activities is complete with all required documents and is filed per agency and donor requirements. Assist with preparation of trends analysis reports and documentation of case studies and promising practices
- Report the daily progress of works to the Infrastructure PM.
- Ensure that all WASH infrastructure data within the staff’s portfolio of sites is well managed and provides an accurate representation of the reality on the ground.
- Submit regular reports related to the project’s WASH infrastructure to team lead.
Logistical/Security management responsibilities
- Coordinate provision of any logistical and administrative support to staff and partners.
- Responsible of the day-to-day security management as it relates to program implementation.
- Abide by the security procedures and policies and report any breaches.
- Participate in personal safety training as required.
- Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.
Required Languages – English Required. Hausa and Kanuri strongly recommended.
Travel– Must be willing and able to travel up to 20 %.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment
- Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners
- Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
- Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with partners, participatory action planning and community engagement.
- Staff supervision experience a plus.
- Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data.
- Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Supervisory Responsibilities: Program Officer – WASH (Engineers)
Key Working Relationships:-
Internal: Deputy Chief of Party, Chief of Party, MEAL, Heads of Operations Departments, Head of Office
External: Consortium Partners
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required in Engineering. Degree in Public Health, Architecture would be a plus.
- Minimum of 4 years of work experience in project support, ideally in the field of Shelter and WASH and for an NGO.
- Experience with ArcGIS or other GIS software is a plus
- Additional experience may substitute for some education.
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
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Catholic Relief Services on eipn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com to apply
