Summary
Date Posted: Friday, November 08 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: Regional Operations Advisor III, East Africa Regional
Office (EARO)
Reports to: Deputy Regional Director for Operations, EARO

Job Type: Full-time
Department: EARO
Salary Grade: 11
Note: This is a remote position. CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens or permanent residents of countries where we have offices. CRS does not sponsor visas for remote employees. Candidates must be based in a time zone that enables at least 4 hours/day overlap with EARO working hours, which are from 8am to 5pm East Africa time

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.

Job Summary:
You will advise on operations and risk management at the regional, country program and partner levels. You will develop, analyze and implement systems, processes and controls that enhance agency operational efficiency and effectiveness across operational areas, including risk management, supply chain, partner operations, and field management.

You will also be instrumental in regional and country-level capacity-building in identification, assessment and management of all categories of risks identified in external & internal Audit reports and Risk Assessments. Your knowledge and guidance will reduce risk to staff, to the effectiveness of our programming and to the people we serve through the application of the principles of stewardship, integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Responsibilities
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
o Provide overall senior leadership to the EARO region in proactive risk management and mitigation.
o Collaborate with audit, risk, and compliance leads, and with regional and CP leadership, in implementing and strengthening internal control systems, developing and maintaining ongoing Risk Registers and continuous process performance improvement.
o In close coordination with the Ethics Unit and country programs, support overall quality and timeliness of EARO fraud case management through coaching country program staff, drafting and reviewing documents, and liaising with partners and Ethics Unit as required. Monitor fraud timelines and ensure timely donor reporting and corrective action plans.
o In collaboration with CP management, plan and perform internal audits, control reviews, fraud allegation reviews, and compliance assessments. Analyze results and provide recommendations.
o In collaboration with CP management, programming, and/or operation leads, design and facilitate relevant operations training sessions and contribute to relevant components of institutional capacity strengthening plans for CRS and partners.
o Contribute to proposal development through drafting and reviewing operational annexes including risk mitigation plans, staffing and management plans, security documentation, etc.
o Review, assist and support in developing operational processes for large grants following donor awards. Ensure full awareness of compliance requirements by the consortium members or partners right from the start of the award.
o As required, travel to high-risk country contexts (for example emergency response, new office or new program start up, staff turnover) to provide temporary direct management support and risk / compliance oversight across operational functions as acting Head of Operations or other operational leadership roles.

Required Languages – Strong verbal and written English.
Travel
– Must be willing and able to travel 25-50%, particularly to Ethiopia and Sudan, including regular periods as Acting Deputy Country Representative- Operations

Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Key Working Relationships:
o Internal:
Regional Finance team; country program operations, finance and compliance staff; HQ departments including Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance, and Ethics Unit
o External: CRS partners and auditors

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
o Strong relationship management skills
o Strong analytical, organizational, and systems thinking skills
o Ability to make sound judgment
o Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
o Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
o Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or other relevant field preferred.
o Minimum of 8 years work experience with an international organization, with progressive responsibility in operations and risk management. Of this, minimum 3 years country program experience as Head of Operations or similar roles
o Knowledge of donor rules and regulations, including USAID, World Bank, EU, DFID, and UN donors.

Preferred Qualifications:
o Experience using PowerBI, Power Automate, Power Apps, or similar tools
o Knowledge of data analytics techniques and process performance improvement leading practices
o Knowledge
of audit standards and compliance regulations; knowledge of COSO’s Internal Control Framework or The Institute of Internal Audit’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
o Knowledge of accounting systems
o Coaching and training abilities.
o Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and information management systems.

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.
o Integrity
o Continuous Improvement & Innovation
o Builds Relationships
o Develops Talent
o Strategic Mindset
o Accountability & Stewardship

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: DRD/PQ, Regional Staff, Heads of Programming, Chief of Party, Project Managers,
External: Partners
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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.

Job Info
o Job Identification 3001758
o Job Category Technical Programming
o Posting Date 10/31/2024, 06:36 PM
o Locations Kenya Ethiopia Tanzania, United Republic of Sudan South Sudan Uganda (Remote)
o Apply Before 11/30/2024, 06:17 PM
o Job Schedule Full time
o Job Shift Day

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

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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