Position: Senior Project Officer, Disaster Risk Reduction (Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Cambodia Program)__Deadline:15-June

 

*Note: This position is contingent on funding approval.
Reports to: Deputy Head of Programs
Department: Program Quality
Salary Grade: 8

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) was founded in 1943 by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to assist the poor and disadvantaged. CRS returned to Cambodia in 1991 and currently works in the sectors of Health and Education, with approximately 15 Partners. CRS head office is located in Phnom Penh. CRS Cambodia is the hub office for Southeast Asia programming, including Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.

Job Summary:

• As a lead for the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) project under the supervision of Deputy Head of Program, 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:

• 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.
• 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.
• Liaise directly with regional and headquarters technical advisors to ensure program quality, learning and ongoing accompaniment.
• Analyze implementation challenges and report any inconsistencies and/or gaps to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.
• Coordinate and oversee working relationships with all project stakeholders (including the implementing partner and several government partners at national and sub-national level), local partner and serve as the liaison between them and the project team to mobilize local actors and promote project activities and impact.
• 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.
• Support and coordinate capacity building and technical support activities to ensure assigned project activities are implemented per project guidelines and standards.
• Coordinate provision of any logistical and administrative support to staff and partners.
• Ensure project documentation for assigned activities is completed 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required. Degree in International Relations or in field related to disaster management or climate change would be a plus.
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience in project support, ideally in the field of humanitarian and social development and for an NGO.
• Additional experience may substitute for some education.

Required Languages – Fluent Khmer, strong spoken and written English required.

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 40%.

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.
• Experience working with government partners at national and sub-national level.
• Experience of systems strengthening or capacity building activities.
• Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if none, state none): None
Key Working Relationships: Internal
Deputy Head of Programming & MEAL Manager
Head of Programming, Cambodia and Vietnam Senior MEAL Officer
Head of Operations Finance Officer
Regional Technical Advisors, DRR and CCA Humanitarian Response Department Technical Advisor

External
Implementing Partner
National and Sub-National Committees for Disaster Management Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Ministry of Health
Provincial and commune-level government

***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.

Interest candidate should submit their CV and covering letter on or before the closing date to kh.recruitment@crs.org

 

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