• As a member of the Emergency project team, the emergency officer will monitor and report on all project activities in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. The candidate’s thorough and service-oriented approach is expected to ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve. And also provide guidance and coaching for staffs under his supervision

Job Requirement

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Business management, Accounting and Finance, Economics and related filed
• 2 years relevant experience for MA or 4 years relevant experience for BA degree including at least 2 years of experience in cash programing.
• At least two years of experience on cash programing.
• Experience working in emergency or recovery programming.
• Experience implementing cash and voucher programs.
• Understanding of key concepts related to humanitarian cash transfer programming, including knowledge of different delivery options, market analysis and monitoring.
• Experience working with implementing partners and understanding of key partnership principles.
• Experience in using digital/technology in program monitoring and data collection
• Proven ability to write quality reports meeting donor requirements.
• Committed to gender and conflict sensitive programming.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple work demands and work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Advanced computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, etc.).

Personal Skills

• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with local stakeholders, and to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and cultural settings. Representation abilities.
• Ability to contribute to written reports.
• Presentation, facilitation, training skills.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented.
• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities

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

Duty Station: Mekele

How to Apply

• You should fill the application form for the Senior Project officer Shelter and Settlement position through this link and attach your up-to-date CV on / before the application deadline April 19, 2021.
• You will be contacted only if selected for written exam/interview. Phone solicitations will not be accepted. These job opportunities are open to Ethiopian nationals only.
• CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply