Humanitarian/NGO Jobs in Africa - Emergency Fellow, DRC

NGO jobs Title:  Emergency Fellow Department/Country:  DRC/CARO Position Type:  Full-Time Job Location:  Ka...

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Title: Emergency Fellow

Department/Country: DRC/CARO

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Location: Kalemie, Tanganyika Province, DRC

Reports To: Emergency Coordinator, DRC

Duration: 6 months

Desired Start date: May 13, 2019

About CRS
Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

Job Background/Summary

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has operated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since 1961 and currently implements a diverse portfolio of programs valued at $23.8 million (FY19) in the sectors of emergency response, health, education, food security/agriculture, livelihoods, water and sanitation, peace building and protection. Project funding comes from a diverse portfolio of public and private donors including USAID, the European Union, various UN Agencies, and private foundations. The DRC country program (CP) has over 150 national and international staff operating out of a national office in Kinshasa and sub-offices in Kananga (Kasai Central), Lodja (Sankuru)), Goma (North Kivu), Bukavu (South Kivu), Mbuji-Mayi (Kasai Oriental), Lubumbashi (Haut-Katanga), and Kalemie (Tanganyika).

Specific Responsibilities:

The DRC is faced with continuous humanitarian emergencies, particularly in the provinces of North Kivu, South Kivu, Tanganyika, Haut Katanga and more recently the Kasais. In Tanganyika, CRS implements a program with support from USAID (combined OFDA and FFP funding): Displaced and Recent Returnee Households Invite Recovery in DRC (DRIVE). CRS collaborates with three diocesan Caritas partners to execute the project. Through the project CRS focuses on providing critical humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected internally displaced persons (IDPs), recent returnees and select host populations.

The current phase of the project DRIVE began in September 2018. Through a multi-sectoral approach, CRS provides households (HHs) with lifesaving assistance through the provision of food and non-food items (NFIs) through direct distributions and voucher fairs. These interventions require close coordination and harmonization of approaches with other emergency response mechanisms in Tanganyika, especially the Rapid Response to Population Movements (RRMP) program and the World Food Programme.

CRS DRC is looking for an international-staff Emergency Fellow to support DRIVE for a 6-month period. The TDY will assist in the organization of food and NFI fairs or distributions. This would include:

• Developing detailed implementation plans with the implementation teams
• Reviewing documentation and key messages prior to activities
• Working with programming and operations staff to ensure smooth communication of plans and timely submission of requests
• Assisting the Senior Project Officer (field coordinators) in supervision of field activities -- travel to field to supervise the implementation of targeting, fairs and distributions. This would also include working with partner staff who assist in field implementation and providing feedback after activities on improvements to make.

• Leading after-action reviews following key events
• Participation in Cluster meetings

She/he will also shadow the DRIVE PM in budget management, learning the basics of budget approval, review of financial documentation and participation in monthly budget reviews, with a level of approval on the budget up to $1,000. The Emergency Intern will be given opportunities to practice these skills.

She/he may also support emergency projects or business development in other areas of the country.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Emergency coordinator, DRIVE PM, Kalemie Head of Office, DRIVE project officers and operations staff, Business Development Specialist, Head of Programming, Deputy Country Representative for Programming, MEAL Coordinator, Gender and Protection Technical Advisor.

External: Local and international NGOs present in Tanganyika, cluster coordinators, Caritas staff, local and provincial government officials, vendors, members of affected communities.

Personal Skills:

1. Good communication skills and proven ability to lead a dynamic and diverse group of people.
2. Strong teamwork, coordination and strategic planning skills.
3. Ability to respond practically and operate successfully in difficult field conditions.
4. Willingness to travel to and work in remote areas for extended periods.
5. Willingness to live in shared housing with a group of international staff.
6. Ability to be flexible, persistent, and diplomatic and to gain respect among local staff.

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.

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

Qualifications:

1. At least two years' experience working overseas in developing countries, particularly complex operating environments.
2. Professional experience and academic training in the area of international development, program management, monitoring and evaluation, or other relevant fields.
3. Strong verbal and writing skills in English and French.
4. Experience coordinating a team: supervision, budget management, program planning, monitoring and evaluation.

Travel: The position will be based in Kalemie and will travel to field locations in Tanganyika province depending on the security situation.

What we offer

CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, generous retirement savings plan 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.

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.

EOE/M/F/D/V - CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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