Position Title: Program Manager II: Food Security Program Manager
Department/Country: EARO/South Sudan, Juba
Position Type: Full-Time
FLSA: Exempt
Band: D
Reports to: Commodity and Supply Chain Manager
About CRS:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) 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.
CRS South Sudan seeks a qualified and experienced Food Security Program Manager to oversee a CRS food distribution program in partnership with WFP. The Food Security PM will lead five field distribution teams (with potential to increase) implementing a mobile food intervention in three counties of Jonglei State, South Sudan.
The Food Security Program Manager will manage the WFP Global Food Distribution (GFD) program and supervise five Field Team Leaders to oversee distribution teams in the three counties. The agreement with WFP currently runs until December 31st 2014, with a strong expectation that it will be extended into 2015.
Background:
Violent conflict since December 2013 has displaced thousands of people in Jonglei state. Many IDPs are in desperate need of food assistance and are in locations currently cut off from overland access by the rainy season.
Air drops are the only means of getting food to these populations. As part of its scale up for emergency response in Jonglei, CRS has developed a field level agreement (FLA) with WFP to distribute food using air-drops in three food-distressed counties; Ayod, Duk and Uror.
The FLA is for four months to December 2014. CRS South Sudan has experienced national staff who are providing support for the distributions. Given the political and security context, WFP requires that distributions at field level be supervised by international personnel.
SOW:
The Program Manager will work with Field Team Leaders to ensure that WFP commodity is properly managed and distributed, to provide necessary reporting to CRS and WFP, and to ensure field teams receive the required logistical support.
The Program Manager will be based in Juba, with some field travel, and will report to the CRS Commodity Manager.
Team Leader
Supervise 5 field team leaders to implement food distributions in three counties of Jonglei State
Liaise with WFP to develop and implement monthly and weekly plans for the teams
Liaise with WFP, UNHAS and CRS logistics and procurement teams to coordinate team travel to the field and to ensure field teams have relevant and timely access to all necessary information, equipment and support
Manage the collection of field level data and reports, and ensure submission of timely reports and invoices to WFP
Support the development / use of food commodity distribution formats and guidelines
Provide logistical back up for the distribution teams in the field
Organize training for field team leaders on beneficiary targeting, verification, commodity management, monitoring and reporting
Provide technical and managerial advice to the country program regarding the implementation of the FLA
Identify training needs and opportunities for staff and organize/facilitate relevant training events
Coordinate with the Security Manager, Jonglei Food Security Program (JFSP) CoP, and CR on security and access
Ensure that the South Sudan security plan is adhered to in all operations of the GFD program, including staff movements, etc.
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.
• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning
CRS Emergency Competencies:
Each CRS staff member working in emergencies is expected to have the following competencies to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results:
· Communicates strategically under pressure
· Manages stress and complexity
· Actively promotes safety and security
· Manages and implements high-quality emergency programs
· Proven organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
· Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
· Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
· Proficient in the use of MS Windows and MS Office programs.
· Ability to work independently and creatively.
· Enthusiasm in working as a member of a team and willingness to learn.
· Ability to embrace the challenge of working under pressure.
Required Experience / Qualifications:
Possess a graduate degree in a development related field, or its equivalent
Minimum 5 years experience working with and managing food programs, preferably with WFP
Experience in supervising national and international staff
Experience working with WFP
Strong coordination and organizational skills
Ability to communicate and develop reports to a high standard in English
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.
Note:
All internal applicants are encouraged to apply within 10 day of posting.
NOTE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
