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 Livelihoods Program Manager (PM) will manage livelihoods programming for the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Uganda Country Program (CP) within an emergency/early-recovery context in support of CRS’ South Sudanese refugee response in northern Uganda. The Livelihoods PM will be responsible for designing and implementing projects advancing CRS’ work in serving the poor and vulnerable. Her/his management skills and knowledge will ensure that the CP delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of its programming.
Specifically, the Livelihoods PM will primarily focus on activities under the USAID/BPRM-funded Emergency WASH and Livelihoods (EWLS) Project that is currently in start-up phase. S/he will also support potential future emergency/early recovery livelihoods programming. S/he will lead the livelihoods team, consisting of livelihoods project officers and savings and internal lending communities (SILC) field officers, with responsibility for technical strategy and implementation, day-to-day management and oversight, staff capacity building, and project monitoring and reporting. The Livelihoods PM will have a high level of self-initiative and use critical thinking skills to identify and fill gaps. The position requires close communication and coordination with all project staff involved in the emergency response. S/he will work closely with other EWLS project staff and the CRS Uganda emergency team to ensure cohesive, high quality programming and compliance with CRS and donor policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities
• Manage and implement all activities throughout relevant project cycles – project design, start-up, implementation and close-out – to ensure efficient and effective implementation in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices. Ensure project team and partner staff use the appropriate systems and tools.
• 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.
• Champion learning with project staff and partner teams. Analyze and evaluate project performance data following MEAL policy. Proactively identify issues and concerns and use participatory processes to overcome implementation obstacles.
• Act as a key resource person in project design and proposal development in respective programming area, gap-filling and taking on growth responsibilities, as needed.
• 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.
• Coordinate the identification of staff capacity and technical assistance needs of partner organizations, as applicable, and capacity strengthening and required interventions to support quality project implementation.
• Help identify, assess and strengthen partnerships relevant to livelihoods, applying appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools and approaches.
• Coordinate and monitor financial and material resources relevant to project needs. Through planning and oversight ensure efficient use of project resources
Typical Background, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience
• Master’s degree in a field related to international development, agriculture, economics or equivalent relevant experience and Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of work experience in a project management position with an international NGO required.
• Project management experience in livelihoods, including financial inclusion, vocational training, income generation, and agricultural production required.
• Experience with facilitation, capacity strengthening and partnership building, with the capacity to empower staff through opportunities for growth & development
• Supervisory experience and management and team building skills
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Flexibility to work both in a team and independently
• Experience engaging with partner organizations
• Experience contributing to the development of technical proposals
• MEAL skills and experience
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.
• Willingness to be based in rural northern Uganda and travel to field locations.
Personal Skills
• 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
• Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility
• Demonstrated personal accountability and driven to serve others
Required/Desired Foreign Language: English fluency, including excellent oral and written skills, required.
Travel Required: To field locations in northern Uganda.
Key Working Relationships
Supervisory: Reports to Emergency Coordinator. Supervises Livelihoods Project Officers, SILC Field Officers.
Internal: Emergency WASH Program Manager, Shelter and Settlement Program Manager, Admin and Finance Managers, MEAL Manager and MEAL Officer.
External: International and local implementing partners, including Caritas; USAID; Government of Uganda; 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**