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| Job Title: Project Manager | Reports to: Head of Programs |
| Location: Kigoma | Salary Grade: 10 |
*This position is contingent on receipt of donor funding*
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 are accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.
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Background:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and its country-based partners Caritas Kigoma in Tanzania and Caritas Kasama in Zambia will implement the Vitalizing Opportunities in Circular Economy and Sustainable Solutions in Lake Tanganyika (VOICES) project to improve water quality in the basin of Lake Tanganyika through sustainable and inclusive economic practices funded by the European Union (EU). VOICES will support communities in Kigoma Region in Tanzania and in Mpulungu Region in Zambia to increase knowledge of the potential benefits of the circular economy among policymakers, businesses, consumers, and civil society. VOICES will support the objectives of the EU and building upon successes from other projects in the area. CRS will collaborate with ongoing projects in Tanzania and Zambia and advance cross border knowledge sharing among countries that border the Lake Tanganyika.
Job Summary:
CRS Tanzania is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Project Manager for the “Vitalizing Opportunities in Circular Economy and Sustainable Solutions in Lake Tanganyika” (VOICES) project implemented in Tanzania and Zambia and located in KIGOMA Region- CRS office. As a Project Manager you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing strategies and program activities to promote circular economy principles within the VOICES project. Your role will involve building and managing a two-country project team to analyze current business practices, identifying opportunities for resource optimization, and developing innovative solutions to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency in the Lake ecosystem. You will lead cross-functional Tanzanian and Zambian teams and collaborate closely with national government agencies, LGAs, financial institutions, accelerators, civil society organizations and private sector partners to drive community engagement, generate buy-in and support for VOICES activities and sustainability goals. You will ensure effective technical and operational management systems and processes are in place that support highquality programming advancing Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work in serving the poor and vulnerable. Your management skills and knowledge will ensure that VOICES delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of its Circular Economy programming.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
- Provide overall strategic and technical leadership of the project, ensuring that technical approaches deliver program targets. Lead annual work planning processes and regular team and individual progress reviews.
- Lead donor engagement and reporting, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and regulations.
- Effectively manage and supervise program team and ensure staff well-being. Provide tailored coaching to direct reports, contribute to the recruitment and onboarding of project staff, and complete performance management process.
- Prioritize data, monitoring and learning throughout the life of the project, leading regular data-driven analysis to inform reflection meetings and facilitating timely adaptation of approaches/models in response to data. Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and ensuring compliance with CRS and EU MEAL policies. Proactively identify issues/challenges to discuss with the donor to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Monitor and evaluate the progress of initiatives, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess effectiveness and identify opportunities for optimization.
- Engage with internal teams, and industry partners to foster a culture of sustainability and drive collective action towards project goals. Provide training and guidance to community groups on circular economy concepts, practices, and tools. Represent the project with donors, INGO working groups, UN, relevant local partners and relevant local government and community actors advancing circular economy.
- Coordinate activities required for ensuring the financial, material, and human resources for the quality implementation of the project in Tanzania and Zambia. Conduct periodic budget reviews and follow-up with partners on timely submission of financial reports to facilitate proper tracking of resource use.
- Identify capacity gaps and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and contribute to capacity strengthening and required interventions to support quality project implementation.
- Represent the project externally. Prepare reports and presentations to communicate program progress, achievements, and challenges related to circular economy initiatives. Engage with government, donors, private sector, and other stakeholders to advocate for investment in circular economy projects and initiatives.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and business models relevant to circular economy principles. Conduct research and pilot projects to test new approaches and technologies for enhancing resource efficiency.
Basic Qualifications
- Master’s degree in environmental science, natural resources management, sustainability, business administration, or related field.
- Proven experience (5 years) working in a similar role preferably leading watershed protection or environmental sustainability programs.
- Experience with leading EU programs.
- Deep understanding of circular economy principles, with demonstrated experience in developing and implementing circular economy strategies.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive initiatives from conception to implementation.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to conduct thorough assessments and evaluate complex data sets.
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build consensus and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a passion for driving innovation and positive change towards a circular economy.
Required Languages – English and Kiswahili will be preferred.
Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 50 %.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound judgment and decisions and offer innovative solutions.
- Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
- Good presentation and facilitation skills
- Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented
Preferred Qualifications
- Good experience in project grants management, including project design, preferably for grants from multiple public donors, including the EU.
- Demonstrated ability to write high quality technical proposals.
- Experience engaging with partner organizations.
- MEAL skills and experience required.
- Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
- Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.
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.
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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 enhance team and agency performance.
- Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Project team comprising of Senior Project Officers and Project Officers.
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: County Manager, Head of Program, Head of Operations, Finance Manager, CRS EARO and Technical Advisors, Operations staff.
External: Project Implementing Partners; Ministries, NEMC, Research Institutions, other NGO, and other relevant working groups.
***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.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Interested qualified candidates should submit their letter of application together with their CV in PDF or Word format in a single attachment which outlines their experience and sustainability of the position applied to email address TZ_HR@crs.org not later than 17th May 2024.
- The applicants should clearly state the Job title applied for in the subject line of the email.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female candidates, people with disability and people from other recognized marginalized backgrounds, are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. CRS Tanzania recognizes many people do not have access to university education, limited capacity to travel, women take career breaks to care for family, and physical access for people with disability is limited in some workplaces including in the field. In all recruitments, CRS Tanzania uses a competency-based selection process. This ensures that if a candidate does not have a university degree or many years of experience, their competencies and existing expertise is assessed and valued.
Please receive the attached job adverts for posting.
JOB VACANCY
| Job Title: Senior Project Officer – Portfolio and Investment | Reports to: Project Manager |
| Location: Kigoma | Salary Grade: 8 |
*This position is contingent on receipt of donor funding*
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 are accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.
Read Also:
Background:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and its country-based partners Caritas Kigoma in Tanzania and Caritas Kasama in Zambia will implement the Vitalizing Opportunities in Circular Economy and Sustainable Solutions in Lake Tanganyika (VOICES) project to improve water quality in the basin of Lake Tanganyika through sustainable and inclusive economic practices funded by the European Union (EU). VOICES will support communities in Kigoma Region in Tanzania and in Mpulungu Region in Zambia to increase knowledge of the potential benefits of the circular economy among policymakers, businesses, consumers, and civil society. VOICES will support the objectives of the EU and building upon successes from other projects in the area. CRS will collaborate with ongoing projects in Tanzania and Zambia and advance cross border knowledge sharing among countries that border the Lake Tanganyika.
Job Summary:
Portfolio and Investment Senior Officer, you will work as part of a team and provide oversight of a key function of the Vitalizing Opportunities in Circular Economy and Sustainable Solutions in Lake Tanganyika (VOICES) project. You will lead the design, marketing, and management of the Circular Economy Challenge Fund (CECF), a grant mechanism that will catalyze private sector investments in value chains, develop new circular economyrelated businesses, and reduce risks associated with acquiring assets and skills required in watershed protection and environmental sustainability programs. Your management and technical knowledge will ensure the delivery of high-quality programming.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the development, implementation, and consolidation of Challenge Fund under the VOICES Project. Serve as a point of contact on area of responsibility with public, private, and non-government stakeholders, when needed.
- Manage Challenge Fund to meet donor expectations in terms of timely and quality results and budget. Ensure compliance with EU regulations, the award objectives, and requirements. Contribute to ensuring coordination between program and operations leads. Contribute to ensuring the CRS program quality standards are adhered to per MEAL policy and procedures.
- Establish, implement, and monitor the Challenge Fund grant management process, such as designing scoping studies, developing technical materials, facilitating selection process, preparing grant agreements and negotiation memos, overseeing due diligence assessments, overseeing monitoring and technical assistance for recipients, and overseeing grant closeout processes in line with CRS grant management guidance and donor rules and regulations.
- Coordinate with Project Manager, Technical Advisors, and Finance staff on grant design and selection to ensure activities stimulate economic opportunities in watershed protection value chains are feasible, economically viable, and compliant with all relevant EU and CRS policies and procedures.
- Promote, uphold, and model a commitment to the efficient use of agency and donor resources. Help ensure compliance with EU grants, including financial tracking and oversight of grant budgets, finance, administration and reporting to EU. Ensure financial and programmatic compliance of the grant to contractual obligations, donor requirements, and CRS policies.
- Maintain relationships with key staff of partner organizations in area of responsibility. Contribute to coordination of the roles and activities of staff from other partner organizations in implementation in line with CRS partnership principles.
- Create and maintain proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to deficiencies. Contribute to generation and documentation of learning drawn from the grant mechanism.
Basic Qualifications
- Master’s degree in finance, project management, economics, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, CPA) preferred.
- Proven experience in portfolio management, investment analysis, and financial modeling, preferably in a financial institution, asset management company, or economics institution.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, investment principles, and portfolio construction techniques. Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software’s
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Required Languages – English and Kiswahili will be preferred.
Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 50 %.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound judgment and decisions and offer innovative solutions.
- Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
- Strong technical writing skills and good presentation and facilitation skills
- Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with EU government supported projects and knowledge of financial rules and regulations, including fiscal controls and fund accounting procedures.
- Recognized technical experience and qualifications in grantmaking and private sector engagement.
- Grants management training experience highly preferred.
- Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships, especially on grant management and reporting. Knowledge of CRS partnership strategy a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to write high quality technical reports.
- MEAL skills and experience required.
- Abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
- Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.
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 enhance team and agency performance.
- Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Investment Officer.
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: County Manager, Head of ProgramS, Head of Operations, Finance Manager, Project Manager, Head of Office-Kigoma, Technical Advisors, Operations staff.
External: Project Implementing Partners; Ministries, NEMC, Research Institutions, other NGO, and other relevant working groups.
***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.
Read Also:
HOW TO APPLY:
- Interested qualified candidates should submit their letter of application together with their CV in PDF or Word format in a single attachment which outlines their experience and sustainability of the position applied to email address TZ_HR@crs.org not later than 17th May 2024.
- The applicants should clearly state the Job title applied for in the subject line of the email.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female candidates, people with disability and people from other recognized marginalized backgrounds, are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. CRS Tanzania recognizes many people do not have access to university education, limited capacity to travel, women take career breaks to care for family, and physical access for people with disability is limited in some workplaces including in the field. In all recruitments, CRS Tanzania uses a competency-based selection process. This ensures that if a candidate does not have a university degree or many years of experience, their competencies and existing expertise is assessed and valued.
Please receive the attached job adverts for posting.
JOB VACANCY
| Job Title: Senior Project Officer – Partnership and Knowledge Managementt | Reports to: Project Manager |
| Location: Programs | Salary Grade: 8 |
*This position is contingent on receipt of donor funding*
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 are accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.
Background:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and its country-based partners Caritas Kigoma in Tanzania and Caritas Kasama in Zambia will implement the Vitalizing Opportunities in Circular Economy and Sustainable Solutions in Lake Tanganyika (VOICES) project to improve water quality in the basin of Lake Tanganyika through sustainable and inclusive economic practices funded by the European Union (EU). VOICES will support communities in Kigoma Region in Tanzania and in Mpulungu Region in Zambia to increase knowledge of the potential benefits of the circular economy among policymakers, businesses, consumers, and civil society. VOICES will support the objectives of the EU and building upon successes from other projects in the area. CRS will collaborate with ongoing projects in Tanzania and Zambia and advance cross border knowledge sharing among countries that border the Lake Tanganyika.
Job Summary:
CRS Tanzania is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Partnerships and Knowledge Management Officer for the “Vitalizing Opportunities in Circular Economy and Sustainable Solutions in Lake Tanganyika” (VOICES) project implemented in Tanzania and Zambia and located in KIGOMA Regions- CRS office. The role will entail fostering strategic partnerships and implementing effective knowledge management practices within the VOICES project. Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing partners, serving as the primary point of contact for partnership-related activities. Custodian of project-based agreements and contracts, ensuring mutual benefit and adherence to CRS policies. Develop and implement strategies to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration among internal teams and external partners. Facilitate the creation of communities of practice or other collaborative platforms to encourage the exchange of best practices, lessons learned, and innovative ideas within watershed project area.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
- Provide training and support to staff and partners on knowledge management tools and techniques, including document management systems, collaboration platforms, and data visualization tools.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the project area and partners by organizing workshops, webinars, and other learning events.
- Develop and implement metrics to assess the effectiveness of partnerships and knowledge management initiatives. Regularly review and analyze data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Prepare reports and presentations to communicate key findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Contribute to the development of VOICES project plans and priorities, particularly in areas related to partnerships and knowledge management. Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in partnership development and knowledge management, and incorporate relevant insights into organizational strategies.
- Ensure VOICES project documentation for assigned activities is complete with all required documents and is filed per agency and donor requirements. Assist with preparation of trends analysis reports and documentation of case studies and promising practices.
Basic Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a relevant field such as environmental partnership engagement, public private partnerships, education, business administration, international development, or knowledge management; advanced degree preferred.
- Proven experience in partnership development, preferably in the nonprofit or international development sector.
- Strong understanding of knowledge management principles and practices, including knowledge sharing platforms, communities of practice, and organizational learning.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, analyze complex problems, and develop innovative solutions.
- Proficiency in project management and monitoring and evaluation techniques.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Required Languages – English and Kiswahili will be preferred.
Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 50 %.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound judgment and decisions and offer innovative solutions.
- Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
- Good presentation and facilitation skills
- Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented
Preferred Qualifications
- Good experience in partnerships and knowledge management, including project design, preferably from multiple public donors.
- Demonstrated ability to write high quality technical proposals.
- Experience engaging with partner organizations.
- MEAL skills and experience required.
- Abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
- Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.
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 enhance team and agency performance.
- Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: County Manager, Head of Program, Head of Operations, Finance Manager, Project Manager, Head of Office-Kigoma, Technical Advisors, Operations staff.
External: Project Implementing Partners; Ministries, NEMC, Research Institutions, other NGO, and other relevant working groups.
***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.
Read Also:
CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Interested qualified candidates should submit their letter of application together with their CV in PDF or Word format in a single attachment which outlines their experience and sustainability of the position applied to email address TZ_HR@crs.org not later than 17th May 2024.
- The applicants should clearly state the Job title applied for in the subject line of the email.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female candidates, people with disability and people from other recognized marginalized backgrounds, are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. CRS Tanzania recognizes many people do not have access to university education, limited capacity to travel, women take career breaks to care for family, and physical access for people with disability is limited in some workplaces including in the field. In all recruitments, CRS Tanzania uses a competency-based selection process. This ensures that if a candidate does not have a university degree or many years of experience, their competencies and existing expertise is assessed and valued.
Please receive the attached job adverts for posting.
JOB VACANCY
| Job Title: Project Officer – Investment | Reports to: Portfolio & Investment Senior Officer |
| Location: Kigoma | Salary Grade: 7 |
*This position is contingent on receipt of donor funding*
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 are accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.
Background:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and its country-based partners Caritas Kigoma in Tanzania and Caritas Kasama in Zambia will implement the Vitalizing Opportunities in Circular Economy and Sustainable Solutions in Lake Tanganyika (VOICES) project to improve water quality in the basin of Lake Tanganyika through sustainable and inclusive economic practices funded by the European Union (EU). VOICES will support communities in Kigoma Region in Tanzania and in Mpulungu Region in Zambia to increase knowledge of the potential benefits of the circular economy among policymakers, businesses, consumers, and civil society. VOICES will support the objectives of the EU and building upon successes from other projects in the area. CRS will collaborate with ongoing projects in Tanzania and Zambia and advance cross border knowledge sharing among countries that border the Lake Tanganyika.
Job Summary:
Investment Officer, you will work as part of a team and provide oversight of a key function of the Vitalizing Opportunities in Circular Economy and Sustainable Solutions in Lake Tanganyika (VOICES) project. You will support the design, marketing, and management of the Circular Economy Challenge Fund (CECF), a grant mechanism that will catalyze private sector investments in value chains, develop new circular economy-related businesses, and reduce risks associated with acquiring assets and skills required in watershed protection and environmental sustainability programs. Your technical knowledge will ensure the delivery of high-quality programming.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the development, implementation, and consolidation of Challenge Fund under the VOICES Project. Serve as a point of contact on area of responsibility with public, private, and non-government stakeholders, when needed.
- Manage Challenge Fund to meet donor expectations in terms of timely and quality results and budget. Ensure compliance with EU regulations, the award objectives, and requirements. Contribute to ensuring coordination between program and operations leads. Contribute to ensuring the CRS program quality standards are adhered to per MEAL policy and procedures.
- Establish, implement, and monitor the Challenge Fund grant management process, such as designing scoping studies, developing technical materials, facilitating selection process, preparing grant agreements and negotiation memos, overseeing due diligence assessments, overseeing monitoring and technical assistance for recipients, and overseeing grant closeout processes in line with CRS grant management guidance and donor rules and regulations.
- Coordinate with Project Manager, Portfolio & Investment Senior Officer, Technical Advisors, and Finance staff on grant design and selection to ensure activities stimulate economic opportunities in watershed protection value chains are feasible, economically viable, and compliant with all relevant EU and CRS policies and procedures.
- Promote, uphold, and model a commitment to the efficient use of agency and donor resources. Help ensure compliance with EU grants, including financial tracking and oversight of grant budgets, finance, administration and reporting to EU. Ensure financial and programmatic compliance of the grant to contractual obligations, donor requirements, and CRS policies.
- Maintain relationships with key staff of partner organizations in area of responsibility. Contribute to coordination of the roles and activities of staff from other partner organizations in implementation in line with CRS partnership principles.
- Create and maintain proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to deficiencies. Contribute to generation and documentation of learning drawn from the grant mechanism.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, project management, economics, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, CPA) preferred.
- Proven experience in portfolio management, investment analysis, and financial modeling, preferably in a financial institution, asset management company, or economics institution.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, investment principles, and portfolio construction techniques.
- Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software’s
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Required Languages – English and Kiswahili will be preferred.
Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 50 %.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound judgment and decisions and offer innovative solutions.
- Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
- Strong technical writing skills and good presentation and facilitation skills
- Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with EU government supported projects and knowledge of financial rules and regulations, including fiscal controls and fund accounting procedures.
- Recognized technical experience and qualifications in grantmaking and private sector engagement.
- Grants management training experience highly preferred.
- Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships, especially on grant management and reporting. Knowledge of CRS partnership strategy a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to write high quality technical reports.
- MEAL skills and experience required.
- Abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
- Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.
Read Also:
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 enhance team and agency performance.
- Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: County Manager, Head of Program, Head of Operations, Finance Manager, Project Manager, Head of Office-Kigoma, Portfolio &Investment Senior Officer, Technical Advisors, Operations staff.
External: Project Implementing Partners; Ministries, NEMC, Research Institutions, other NGO, and other relevant working groups.
***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.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Interested qualified candidates should submit their letter of application together with their CV in PDF or Word format in a single attachment which outlines their experience and sustainability of the position applied to email address TZ_HR@crs.org not later than 17th May 2024.
- The applicants should clearly state the Job title applied for in the subject line of the email.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Read Also:
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female candidates, people with disability and people from other recognized marginalized backgrounds, are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. CRS Tanzania recognizes many people do not have access to university education, limited capacity to travel, women take career breaks to care for family, and physical access for people with disability is limited in some workplaces including in the field. In all recruitments, CRS Tanzania uses a competency-based selection process. This ensures that if a candidate does not have a university degree or many years of experience, their competencies and existing expertise is assessed and valued.
