Job Title: Head of Programming I / Salary Grade: 11
Reports to: Country Representative
Department: Programming
Location: Accra
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 operating in Ghana for 60 years, supporting the relief and development operations in the country. CRS Ghana has proudly maintained a strong reputation and relationship with partners and the communities we serve implementing a multi-sectoral program portfolio. CRS Ghana manages a portfolio of Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Agriculture, and Youth Livelihoods programming. The HoP will provide strategic and visionary leadership to a team of highly technical professionals to manage these programs and develop new opportunities.
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:
Basic Qualifications
Required Languages – English
Travel– Must be willing and able to travel up to 30%
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Program/Project Managers, Technical Leads, and MEAL Coordinator
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: CR, Head of Operations and Operations teams, Business Development Specialist, Partnership and Capacity Strengthening Manager, Regional Office, and HQ Advisors and Specialists
External: Church and Caritas partners, Ghana Health Services, Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources, Ghana Education Services and other implementing international and local partners, government, donors, and community members
***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. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
CRS’ emphasis on family values supports benefits, including maternity and paternity leave, policies that promote exclusive breastfeeding, the availability of a baby room at the office, and flexible working hours where possible.
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