Deputy Head of Programming, Togo
Catholic Relief Services
- Togo
- CDI
- Temps-plein
- Complement the HOP in providing strategic direction for the design of CP strategic frameworks and plans, including resource mobilization strategies to optimize the impact of programming interventions in line with regional and agency strategic priorities.
- Lead where appropriate and contribute to high-quality project design incorporating project management standards and MEAL methods, appropriate to scope, context, and technical requirements of projects. Coordinate planning of activities for particular projects to ensure integration of program interventions and efficiency in implementation.
- Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance assessment for direct reports.
- Contribute to creating and maintaining the proper conditions for learning. Help establish a safe environment for the sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to small deficiencies. Promote accountability, learning and knowledge management as part of the implementation of the MEAL policy.
- Coordinate with CP operations staff to ensure appropriate project budgeting and efficient use and stewardship of project material sources.
- Coordinate the identification, assessment and strengthening of appropriate partnerships and the appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools, and approaches.
- Contribute where needed in the business development cycle to ensure quality proposals per agency and donor standards.
- Coordinate technical assistance and capacity strengthening for project teams and partners in project management standards and related MEAL, business development and operational activities. Help identify training opportunities, develop training curriculums, and deliver trainings.
- Master's degree in international development, International Relations, or relevant field.
- Minimum of 5 years work experience in a program management position with progressive responsibilities for an international NGO.
- Valuable experience in project grants management, including project design, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, etc., preferably for projects funded by multiple public donors, including USAID, USDA, or European donors.
- Experience with successful business development activities capturing public and/or private donor funding.
- Strong strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and critical thinking skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
- Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
- Team leadership abilities
- Presentation and facilitation skills
- Initiative-taking, resourceful, solutions oriented and results oriented.
- Excellent English writing skills.
- Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships. Experience working with Church partners a plus.
- Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
- Experience and abilities in capacity strengthening - developing curricula and facilitating trainings.
- Experience using MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, and knowledge sharing networks.
- 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 gain experience new things.
- 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.