Program Manager I

Date Posted: Oct 07, 2023

Job Detail

Location:

Bamian
Company:

CRS
Type:

Full Time/Permanent
Shift:

Rotating Days
Career Level:

Experienced Professional
Positions:

1
Vacancy number:

CRS/BMN/23/134
Experience:

5 Year
Gender:

Any
Salary:

As per Company salary scale
Degree:

Masters
Apply Before:

Oct 14, 2023

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About CRS

CRS began direct operations in Afghanistan in early 2002. CRS maintains four main offices throughout the country: Kabul, Herat, Chaghcharan, and Bamiyan, with sub-offices in of all these provinces as well as Daikundi. The CRS strategic plan for Afghanistan focuses on poverty and risk reduction, human development, and emergency response in rural areas in western and central Afghanistan. CRS works to:

Support people, especially girls and women from marginalized communities, gain basic education
Support poor rural and peri-urban households to have increased livelihood security
Support vulnerable communities to survive shocks without long-term negative impacts on their livelihoods.
Support the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) needs of vulnerable households through community-driven construction and rehabilitation projects and hygiene promotion.

CRS launched a high-profile, multi-sectoral livelihoods and WASH early recovery response in July 2021 that will help households meet immediate needs following the recent drought through food security interventions and water source rehabilitation and development. Additionally, the project will focus on building the capacity and long-term livelihood resilience of participants through training events on simple, low-cost, low-risk, agriculture practices that are proven to yield quick and positive results in a single growing season. Lastly, the early recovery response features a hygiene promotion component that emphasizes behavior change related to water treatment and storage, as well as household hygiene practices. The WASH response will support communities through participatory approaches to implement small and community-driven infrastructure projects that rehabilitate water sources and facilitate access to safe drinking water. CRS is currently looking for a Project Officer (PO) with a project management background, preferably experienced in managing agriculture or WASH projects in the Central Highlands. The PO will be responsible to lead the day-to-day implementation of multiple projects in Ghor Province.

Job Description

CRS is implementing a 51-month BMZ-funded project in Bamiyan to support households and communities to sustainably improve their livelihoods resilience through watershed restoration and improved use of natural resources. The project focuses on community-led solutions that will improve watershed and disaster risk management, increase access to clean water, and improve food production. Through this project, 16 vulnerable communities in Bamiyan province will have strengthened resilience to crises and disasters such as droughts, flooding, and market shocks.

Job Summary:

As Program Manager, you will be responsible for leading and ensuring high quality implementation of the Watershed/NRM project. You will manage project activities in close coordination with technical advisors. This includes the management and oversight of field activities, ensuring effective monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning, supervision of personnel, budget management, reporting, representation and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

This position is based in Bamiyan.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

Program Quality and Management

Manage all watershed/DRM, WASH, and Agriculture/Livelihoods activities to ensure efficient and effective implementation in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
Lead the planning of project activities ensuring adherence to technical standards and best practices. Review and track progress on project implementation as well as on the utilization of project resources.
Ensure effective MEAL system and practices are in place for the project. Lead adaptive management of the project based on M&E data and changes in the context or needs. Proactively identify issues and concerns and use participatory processes to overcome implementation obstacles.
Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, contribute to the recruitment process of project staff, and complete performance management for direct reports.
Promote strong linkages and exchange with other CRS Afghanistan projects to ensure the sharing of good practices and experiences
Ensure proper financial management systems are in place and followed in coordination with CRS Afghanistan Finance team and take necessary steps to ensure proper management and utilization of project budgets.
Ensure timely and quality preparation of donor project narrative and financial reports, quarterly performance indicator tracking tables, baseline and final evaluation reports, as well as other reports needed/required by the local government, donors, the region or headquarters as per reporting schedule.

Job Requirements

Master's Degree in Watershed/Natural Resource Management, International Development, or relevant field required. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
Minimum of 5 years' work experience in a non-profit, development, and/or humanitarian organization with progressive responsibilities and some project management experience. Experience with an international organization a plus.

Required Languages – English fluency (reading, writing, speaking and listening); Dari or Pashto skills a plus.

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 35% to CRS offices in Afghanistan.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Watershed/NRM Project team: MEAL Senior Project Officer, Senior Project Officer

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: CRS Afghanistan Head of Programs, Watershed/DRM Technical Advisor, Agriculture/Livelihoods Technical Advisor, MEAL Technical Advisor, WASH Technical Advisor, Deputy Head of Programs, Head of Office in Bamyan, Finance, Supply Chain and other operations staff, and Global Technical Advisors for DRR, Regional Technical Advisor for MEAL.

External: Donors and key coordination forums.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.
Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with culturally diverse groups.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to write reports
Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented

Preferred Qualifications

Project management experience in watershed/DRM, WASH, agriculture or livelihoods highly desirable
Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
MEAL skills and experience preferred
Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.

Experience contributing to the development of technical proposals.

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. 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.

Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

Protection Acknowledgment: CRS prohibits all forms of abuse and exploitation towards children and vulnerable adults. As a professional candidate, you commit to adhering to the Agency’s policy on protection, rights and dignity of children and vulnerable adults and to safeguard them from abuse and exploitation as defined in CRS’ Safeguarding Policy.

We welcome as a part of our staff people who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Protection Policy:

I understand the Agency’s commitment to protect the rights and dignity of children and vulnerable adults and to safeguard them from abuse and exploitation as defined in CRS’ Protection Policy.

CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Skills Required

Submission Guideline:

Submission of Applications:

Applications comprise a one-page cover letter to explain your interest and suitability for the post and your CV. Please do not attach your education documents and work certificates unless requested.

Dear Applicants!

The process of submitting a CV/Application has been changed to the online system. Therefore, interested candidates are encouraged to apply using the link provided below. Applications sent to any other email address or location will not be considered. Please ensure to rename your application file according to your name entered on the first page of the application forms.

Interested candidates can submit their applications by clicking on this link.

Please note that applications received after the closing date (i.e., October 14^th, 2023), will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for tests and interviews.

Submission Email:

Using above link.

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