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.
CRS has been active in Madagascar for over 60 years implementing programs on agriculture and livelihoods, emergency response, health, nutrition, WASH and education. Aligned with CRS 2030 Strategy, CRS Madagascar is a priority country for the Landscapes & Livelihoods, Youth, Malaria and Social Cohesion platforms focused on a market driven land restoration model aimed at improving productivity of degraded land and improving the well-being of Malagasy small holder farming households and the ir communities through integrated programming. To drive this work, CRS Madagascar initiated the Securing and Protecting Investments & Capacity for Environmental Sustainability (SPICES) program with a goal to contribute improving the well-being and resiliency of small holder farmer households and communities (most affected by climate change) living in the eastern landscapes of Madagascar. The program is now funded by both private and institutional donors and implemented in collaboration with local church partners, research institutions and multiple private sector partners.
Job Summary
As Deputy Program Director, you will be responsible for providing technical and managerial oversight to the environment, biodiversity, agriculture production (focus on agroforestry) and MEAL teams working in the east, southeast and north within the SPICES program. You will work as part of a team over 50 staff with 8 local partners to ensure high qu ality technical programming and relationship building with partners and communities. As a senior leader you will proactively manage security and mitigate security risks.
Required Languages – English and French (some Malagasy would be a plus)
Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 30 %.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Supervisory Responsibilities : Regional Coordinators x 2, Agriculture/Livelihoods PM, MEAL PM, Biodiversity PM
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Program Director, SPICES, TSIRO Chief of Party, Private Sector Program Manager, Youth Program Manager, Malaria Program Manager, Head of Programming, Deputy Heads of Programming (x2), Regional Technical Teams in Southern Africa Region and HQ based Platform and Technical teams
External : Partners including Centre ValBio, church partners, church leaders, government counterparts, private sector partners and other NGOs/associations working in SPICES zones
Basic Qualifications
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.
· Integrity
· Continuous Improvement & Innovation
· Builds Relationships
· Develops Talent
· Strategic Mindset
· Accountability & Stewardship
*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.
*Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.*** Note: All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside their home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical examination. CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people – especially children and vulnerable adults – to live free from abuse and harm. CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer**
Catholic Relief Services 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.
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