About CRS
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners, people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

Job Summary
The Savings and Internal Lending Communities (SILC) Field Officer will support livelihoods programming for the Uganda Country Program within an emergency/early-recovery context in support of CRS’ South Sudanese refugee response in northern Uganda. S/he will primarily focus on SILC activities under the USAID/BPRM-funded Emergency WASH and Livelihoods (EWLS) Project that is supporting South Sudanese refugees in Bidibidi settlement. As a member of the livelihoods project team, s/he will assist project implementation by working directly with community members, coordinating various project activities and events in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work to serve the poor and vulnerable. Her/his service and community relations skills ensure that the local partners and communities feed into and benefit from the project that consistently applies best practices and continuously works towards improving its impact. The SILC Field Officer will have a high level of self-initiative and use critical thinking skills to identify, report, and fill gaps. The position requires close communication and coordination with all project staff involved in the emergency response.

Job Responsibilities
• Support the coordination and monitoring of SILC activities at the field level, ensuring implementation schedules are met as per the detailed activity plan, and that adherence to systems for quality project implementation are strengthened.
• Manage community mobilization for SILC including field agent selection process and self-selection process for the establishment of SILC groups
• Liaise with various community stakeholders and mobilize them to ensure full involvement of community leaders, community representatives, and local government representatives in the overall implementation and improvement of project activities.
• Responsible for training and oversight of field agents on SILC methodology, responsibilities, and group mentorship
• Monitor progress of SILC groups through regular structured visits, provide ongoing support to field agents who take over the facilitation of SILC groups.
• Coordinate communication and facilitate information sharing among the project team, implementing partners, and project beneficiaries at the community level to assist local partners in strengthening the community interest, involvement and support networks.
• Coordinate, monitor, and report on volunteer activities and maintain good records.
• Compile data provided at the community level as per project requirements and contribute to the preparation of reports.
Typical Background, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, international development, or a related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of work or volunteer experience in community development and mobilization.
• Computer literate.
• Preferably from Yumbe District or West-Nile sub-region, otherwise willing to be based in rural northern Uganda and travel to field locations.
Personal Skills
• Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse groups
• Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
Required/Desired Foreign Language: English fluency, including oral and written skills, required.
Travel Required: Daily trips to Bidibidi camp and other field locations in northern Uganda as required.
Key Working Relationships:
Supervisory: Reports to Livelihoods Program Manager.
Internal: Emergency Coordinator, Livelihoods Project Officers, SILC Field Officers, WASH and shelter project teams, MEAL Manager and MEAL Officer, admin and finance team.
External: International and local implementing partners, including Caritas; program volunteers; program beneficiaries.
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.
• Trusting Relationships
• Professional Growth
• Partnership
• Accountability

Agency-Wide Competencies
These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.
1. Serves with Integrity
2. Develops Constructive Relationships
3. Models Stewardship
4. Promotes Learning

HOW TO APPLY:
Disclaimer Clause:
This job description is not an exhaustive list of skills, effort, duties and responsibilities associated with the position. CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. “I understand that CRS takes all allegations of abuse and exploitation seriously. Abuse or exploitation of children or vulnerable adults is grounds for immediate dismissal.” Note: Please submit cover letter, CV and three work references (names and contact information only) to ug_recruitment@crs.org by October 11th, 2017.
Only selected candidates that meet the requirements will be notified. EOE/M/F/D/V**