Job Description
Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party- Markets and Nutrition Activity, Burkina Faso
Area of Interest: Markets, Value Chains, Nutrition, Program Quality
Job Type: Regular, Full Time
Job Location: Ouagadougou, Kaya or TBD, Burkina Faso
Reports to:Â Chief of Party, Markets and Nutrition Activity, Burkina Faso
Note:Â This position is contingent upon grant and candidate approvals by the donor
Background
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)/Burkina Faso is preparing a response to the Markets and Nutrition RFA. The proposed program will strengthen market systems for small ruminants, poultry and cowpeas in the Centre Nord region of Burkina Faso. The estimated timeframe for this program is February 2020 – January 2025.
The overall goal of the proposed program will be to strengthen market systems such that household incomes and nutritional status are sustainably improved. The proposed program will enhance performance of commodity market systems, increase use of quality inputs and services, and increase local consumption of nutritious, safe foods.
Job Summary
CRS/Burkina Faso seeks qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP). The DCoP will be highly experienced in market system development with responsibility for supporting the COP with leadership, strategic thinking and planning, and project management. The DCoP will supervise program staff and work closely with CRS program teams and partner staff to develop high quality contextually appropriate approaches. S/he will also take learning needs into account, and develop and conduct capacity building for all program staff, with support of the Chief of Party (COP), the Gender and Social Inclusion Lead, the Markets Lead, and Regional and Senior Technical Advisors (RTAs/STAs).
Specific Job Responsibilities
Project Refinement and Organizational Learning
Project Implementation and Reporting
Partnership/Capacity-Strengthening
Management, Finance and Donor Compliance
Program Manager Competencies
These are rooted in the mission, values and principles of CRS and used by each program manager to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
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.
Key Working Relationships
Internal- CRS/Burkina Faso
Country Representative, Head of Programs, Chief of Party, Head of Operations, Gender and Social Inclusion Lead, Markets Technical Lead, Project Managers, MEAL Lead.
Internal-CRS/HQ/Region
WARO Regional Staff (Regional Technical Advisors/Deputy Regional Directors) and CRS/HQ departments including HQ-based Value Chain, Markets, and Nutrition Advisors.
External
USAID, government officials and private sector representatives, international and local partners, implementing partner staff, other Burkina Faso RISE II implementers.
Qualifications and Skills
What we offer
CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, generous retirement savings plan and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.
***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.
CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Tagged as: Burkina Faso, CRS
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