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About CRS
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
Job Summary:
CRS has been present in Burundi since 1961, and currently implements projects in education and school feeding, social cohesion and peacebuilding, partner capacity building and local leadership, emergency response and preparedness, as well as community economic empowerment. The Country Program has around 60 staff and implements its projects through local partners, with strong coordination/collaboration with Government of Burundi structures.
As Chief of Party I you will provide leadership and overall management of the Itongo Ryanje Itunga Ryanje (My Land, my Wealth) program pending a successful bid for the award. Your leadership, management and technical knowledge will ensure the delivery of high-quality programming and advance the position of CRS as a leading agency in market-driven economic empowerment for women, in the agriculture sector. As a senior leader you will proactively manage security and mitigate security risks.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Required Languages – French and English required
Travel– The position is based in Ngozi Province, Burundi. It requires willingness and ability to travel approximately 20% of time.
Supervisory Responsibilities: To be determined
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Country Representative, Programming staff, Finance Manager, Operations staff, Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality, Regional and HQ Technical Advisors, HQ based Public Donor Liaison.
External: Donor, government agencies, partner NGOs, Caritas, peer agencies, community representatives.
Basic Qualifications
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.
Agency Leadership Competencies:
***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions 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.
Note: All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside their home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical examination.
CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people – especially children and vulnerable adults – to live free from abuse and harm.
CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate or global telecommuter, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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