Job Summary

As ICT4D Senior Program Manager you will provide overall strategic coordination and leadership of ICT4D components of JEOP.  The JEOP will provide lifesaving food assistance vulnerable people affected by shocks in the target geographies through interventions implemented in collaboration with national, regional, and local stakeholders.

Job Requirements

Typical Background, Experience and Requirements

 Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in IT-related field (Computer Science, Computer Networking, Programming, and Information Systems). Significant work experience in a directly related field combined with appropriate training/certificates will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert or equivalent.
• Experience with RedRose, CommCare, PowerBI, GIS or similar data collection, management, and analysis tools.
• A minimum of 5 years work-related experience
• Previous experience implementing digital solutions at scale in resource poor (limited internet connectivity, electricity, low-mid digital literacy levels) areas.
• Project Management Experience or certification highly desirable.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience, including performance evaluation, coaching, and mentoring.
• Knowledge of CRS partnership strategy and Partner management experience an advantage.
• Experience coordinating a diverse group of stakeholders. Ability to understand user needs and communicate technical ICT concepts with a nontechnical audience and promote best practices in digital data collection, management and analysis.
• Excellent report writing skills and oral communication abilities.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in budget management and project management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Publisher, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Previous hand-on experience in designing and deploying mobile technology solution in any emergency response program or related field, required.
• Demonstrated capacity in management of network/server software, hardware devices and platforms.
• Demonstrated experience building ICT capacity of staff at different skill levels.
• Solid knowledge of backup and disaster recovery systems.

Personal Skills

• Proven leadership and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining institutional linkages.
• Ability to work to meet deadlines in multiple tasking environments.
• Excellent organization, planning and analytical skills; detail oriented.
• Strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture, make sound decisions, and offer creative solutions.
• Ability to anticipate systems’ impact on organizational and user effectiveness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated strength in relationship management and ability to communicate technical ideas and concerns in a non-technical manner to a wide range of staff.
• Track record of reliable and consistent performance with strong client-service focus.
• Maturity and discretion, able to work with, and maintain confidential information.

Required/Desired Foreign Language: Written and spoken English and Amharic, required. Afan Oromo, Tigrinya, Somali a plus.

Travel Required (up to 40% travel)

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.

·        Trusting Relationships

·        Professional Growth

·        Partnership

·        Accountability

How to Apply

You should fill the application form through this link; CLICK HERE

And attach your up-to-date CV on / before the application deadline January 16, 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**