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Head of Programming I

The Head of Programming for CRS in Senegal will provide strategic leadership and management of programming to support vulnerable populations, ensuring high-quality program implementation. The role requires a Master's degree, at least five years of relevant experience, and strong skills in project management, team leadership, and capacity building. Candidates must be Senegalese citizens and are expected to travel up to 30% within Senegal and Guinea Bissau.

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Head of Programming I

The Head of Programming for CRS in Senegal will provide strategic leadership and management of programming to support vulnerable populations, ensuring high-quality program implementation. The role requires a Master's degree, at least five years of relevant experience, and strong skills in project management, team leadership, and capacity building. Candidates must be Senegalese citizens and are expected to travel up to 30% within Senegal and Guinea Bissau.

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CRS JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Head of Programming I SENEGAL (For Reports to: Country Representative
Senegalese citizen only)
Department: Programming Salary Grade: 11

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.

Country Background

Catholic Relief Services has been working in Senegal for over 60 years. One of the first international NGOs
to begin working in Senegal after its independence in 1960, CRS's long-term presence has enabled us to
respond effectively to changing conditions in the country. With a regional office and headquarters in
Dakar, CRS Senegal also supports programs in Guinea Bissau.

Job Summary
As a member of the Country Program (CP) Senior Management Team, you will provide strategic direction,
leadership, and management of the CP’s programming to ensure the establishment and successful
implementation of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. Your leadership, management
and knowledge will ensure that the CP delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards
improving the impact of its programming. As part of the Senior Management Team you will proactively
manage security and mitigate security risks.

Roles and Key Responsibilities


• In collaboration with the Country Representative (CR) provide strategic direction for the design of
the CP strategic frameworks and plans, including the development of resource mobilization
strategies to optimize the impact of programming interventions in line with regional and agency
strategic priorities.
• Lead high-quality project design incorporating project management standards and MEAL methods,
appropriate to scope, context and technical requirements of projects. Coordinate planning of
activities across various projects from different sectors to ensure integration of program
interventions and efficiency in implementation.
• Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide
coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance assessment
for direct reports. Contribute to developing staffing plans for projects and to the recruitment
process of senior project staff.
• Create and maintain proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing of
ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to
deficiencies. Promote accountability, learning and knowledge management overseeing
implementation of the MEAL policy, as well as cross-sectoral and cross-department learning.
• Coordinate with CP operations leads to ensure appropriate project budgeting and efficient use and
stewardship of project material sources.
• In coordination with resource mobilization staff oversee the business development cycle to ensure
quality proposals per agency and donor standards.
• Oversee the identification, assessment and strengthening of appropriate partnerships and the
appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools and approaches.
• Ensure technical assistance and capacity strengthening for project teams and partners in project
management standards and related MEAL, business development and operational activities.
Identify training opportunities, develop training curriculums and deliver trainings.
• Represent CRS in meetings with Church and Caritas officials, other project partners, NGOs, UN
agencies, Government Ministries, donor representatives, and other external stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications
• Master’s degree in international development, International Relations or relevant field.
• Minimum of five years of relevant field-based program management, at least three years of
middle/senior management experience.
• Experience in the development of successful proposals, reports, strategic alliances, project design,
project management, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in partner capacity strengthening, staff development, training, and mentoring, as well
as in team building and strategic planning initiatives. Experience working with Church partners a
plus
• Experience in community development, community mobilization, or similar grassroots, self-help
initiatives.
• Experience in project grants management, including project design, budget preparation,
expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, etc., preferably for projects funded by
multiple public donors, including USAID.
• Experience with successful business development activities capturing public and/or private donor
funding.

Preferred Qualifications
• Excellent English writing skills.
• Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
• Experience and abilities in capacity strengthening - developing curricula and facilitating trainings.
• Experience using MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications,
information and budget management systems, and knowledge sharing networks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


• Excellent strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see
the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
• Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and
externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
• Team leadership abilities
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented

Required Languages - Excellent English and French oral and written communication skills. (Portuguese
would be a plus).

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 30 % throughout Senegal, Guinea Bissau as well as
regional and HQ meetings as needed.
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 responsibilities 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 principles.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Key Working Relationships:


Internal : Country Representative, Head of Operations, WARO Deputy Regional Director/Program
Quality, Country Program Team, RTAs , WARO Team, COP
External INGOs, OCPH/ CARITAS, Donors, Governments and partners

***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.

You can send your application including: a cv, a cover letter in PDF and the names of three people cited as
professional references to the following address: [email protected], putting Head of
programming I in the subject line, no later than May 17, 2024

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

CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have
CRS offices.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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