Catholic Relief Services
Program Manager I, Jamaica
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Job Description
- Req#: 3002244
Employer Industry: Humanitarian Aid and Development
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Length of assignment: 6 months with potential for extension, pending funding
- Opportunity to support impactful emergency response projects in Jamaica
- Chance to work closely with local partners and enhance their emergency response capacities
- Collaborative work environment with a focus on localization and serving vulnerable populations
- Engage in meaningful work that aligns with humanitarian principles and Catholic Social Teaching
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Support the management and implementation of Hurricane Response project cycles, ensuring adherence to program quality principles and donor requirements
- Manage team dynamics, provide coaching, and contribute to the recruitment and performance management of project staff
- Analyze project performance data to identify issues and facilitate learning among project staff and partners
- Coordinate capacity strengthening interventions for partner organizations to ensure quality project implementation
- Represent Caritas Antilles in coordination platforms and ensure compliance with international guiding principles and standards
What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Development, International Relations, or Project Management
- Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant field-based experience in coordinating or managing moderately complex projects, preferably with an international NGO
- Demonstrated knowledge of humanitarian coordination systems and stakeholder engagement
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and professional communication skills in English
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Master’s Degree in a relevant field
- Project management experience
- Experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL)
- Knowledge of humanitarian programming, SPHERE standards, and Catholic Social Teaching principles
- Experience working with church partners
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Catholic Relief Services is the international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States.
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