Reports To: Program Manager – Partnership Capacity Strengthening & Local Leadership (PCS/LL)

Length of Contract: 2 years

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, youth, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Job Summary:

The Advancing Local Leadership in the Right Way (ALLRight) Uongozi Kawi Project is funded by CRS in support of its vision 2030 strategy advancing local leadership. In this project CRS works very closely with Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu (ADOK) to develop a strong health department within ADOK. The ADOK health department will become a sustainable body providing systems support and oversight to the ADOK health facilities. In partnership with PharmAccess, Uongozi Kawi will also work directly with seven ADOK health facilities in Kisumu County to develop their capacities to strengthen and deliver high quality health care services.

The Project Manager will lead the ALLRight Uongozi Kawi project, working hand in hand with ADOK counterparts and senior managers to build the diocese’s health management, oversight and quality improvement systems and processes and to position their health facilities for more sustainable health financing. He/she will manage other CRS staff and contracts with technical partners. He/She will be responsible for overall budget and activity management and reporting to ensure deliverables are met. His/her organizational strengthening, change management, systems building, and project management skills will ensure the Uongozi `Kawi project meets its goals.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Using CRS partnership concepts, tools and approaches, create and manage strong partnership within and between the ALLRight Uongozi Kawi Project partners including the health facilities and technical capacity strengthening partners.
• Represent CRS and the project with other government, non-government, community and private sector stakeholders within Kisumu.
• Jointly with ADOK senior management, manage a process of systems development and organizational strengthening to directly address identified gaps.
• Coordinate with technical partners to design facility level health financing strategies, interventions, and reforms and support resource mobilization planning incorporating participation of the private sector and other health development partners.
• Oversee the process of institutionalization of continuous quality improvement into ADoK health facilities.
• Lead technical, budget management, monitoring and reporting activities across the project cycle - in line with CRS program quality principles and standards and good practices.
• Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being, ensuring Uongozi Kawiproject staff are well linked with the wider CRS team, including HR, admin and finance counterparts. Contribute to the recruitment process of project and partner staff. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports.
• Lead on the development and implementation of a clear learning agenda and ensure learning and adaptation are built into the project cycle. Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities following MEAL Policy. Proactively identify issues, report them to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.
• Coordinate activities required for ensuring the financial, material and human resources for the quality implementation of the project. Conduct periodic budget reviews and follow-up with partners on timely submission of financial reports to facilitate proper tracking of resource use.
• Identify staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and lead on capacity strengthening and required interventions to support quality project implementation.
• Lead trend analysis reports and disseminate results. Review project documentation to ensure project file is complete with all required documentation and is filed per agency and donor requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.
• Strong relationship management, team leadership and representation skills.
• Clear writing and reporting skills
• Strong capacity to facilitate partnerships and coordinate with external.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented
• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.
• Familiarity with MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity and inclusion including gender equality.

Preferred Qualifications and experience

• Understanding of the Catholic Church offices, structures, and systems.
• Experience with health systems management and financing
• Experience with organizational change management, developing organizational systems or managing processes of organizational growth.
• Experience with financial planning and resource mobilization
• Experience using continuous learning and adaption in program management.
• Experience working within the private sector.
• Grant management experience, especially for USG or other public donors.

Required Languages – English and Kiswahili required to perform the job.

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 50 % within the project area as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities- Project Officer

Key Working Relationships:

Internal- CR, HOP, HOoP, Programming and Operations staff and EARO RTAs

External – Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu, County Government of Kisumu, and other stakeholders

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in strategic management, business administration, organization development, social science or health-related field is required. Master’s degree in public health, Health Financing, Health Policy, Business Administration, Strategic management, Organizational development, International Relations would be a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in project management or managing organizational systems and processes.
• Extensive experience in team leadership, activity coordination and working in partnerships with other departments or organizations.
• Experience in mentorship and training
• Experience using data for decision making and in documenting project outcomes.

Additional experience may substitute for some education.

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. 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.

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhances team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

What we offer:

CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package 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.

CRS Kenya strives to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and work, stay, and do their best.

CRS provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition and any other status protected by law. As an equal opportunity employer, CRS will recruit, hire, train and promote persons solely on their qualifications and abilities.

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. Women and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.