About CRS
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

CRS is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Government & Community Liaison, Continuity of Learning Education and Resilience Project to be based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Only citizens and residents of Haiti will be considered.

Description:

CRS is recruiting for a Deputy Government & Community Liaison for an education and resilience activity (Continuity of Learning) to improve foundational skills in reading, literacy, and social emotional learning by building and strengthening the capacity of teachers, schools, and communities with appropriate support for learners in grades 1 through 4 to benefit from a resilient education system that delivers uninterrupted access to a safe, quality education.

CRS leads the Continuity of Learning (CoL) activity, in partnership with The Global Center for the Development of the Whole Child, University of Notre Dame and the Commission Épiscopale pour l'Éducation Catholique, and in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training, (MENFP).

Job Summary:

The Government and Community Liaison, in coordination with the Project Director will be responsible for engaging and strengthening relations with MENFP and Education partners such as BID, and UN; as well as community engagement to strengthen sustainability of project activities. As Government and Community Liaison, you will work as part of a team on a large project and provide oversight of a key coordination function of the USAID Education and Resilience project to serve the poor and vulnerable. The Government and Community Liaison will also be responsible for providing technical support, coordination, and programmatic guidance as well as evidence-based input for strategic planning with the Project Director with regards to Distance Learning Strategies and ensuring Safe Learning Environments. S/He will work with the team to provide technical guidance on community engagement activities to the Haiti Project Director. The technical team will entail experts in the relevant technical areas (Literacy, SEL, school leadership, school community resilience, and education governance). S/He will foster a positive environment of collaboration with project stakeholders including but not limited to other donors, implementing partners and MENFP counterparts. Your management and technical knowledge will ensure the delivery of high-quality programming.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:
• Manage the development and implementation of community and government engagement strategies in coordination with technical team and consortium partners, including the Safe Learning Environment component of the CoL project.
• Act as primary focal point and point of contact for engagement and coordination with MENFP and Education Partners. Prepare, organize and implement coordination meetings with relevant MENFP and Education Sector partners at National and Departmental levels.
• Provide oversight of outreach strategies to engage community and consolidation of the USAID Education and Resilience project.
• Contribute to ensuring coordination between program and partners. Contribute to ensuring the CRS program quality standards are adhered to per MEAL policy and procedures.
• Promote, uphold and model a commitment to the efficient use of agency and donor resources.
• Maintain relationships with key staff of consortium partner organizations in regard to area of responsibility. Contribute to coordination of the roles and activities of staff from other consortium member organizations in implementation in line with CRS partnership principles.

Basic Qualifications
• Master’s degree in International Development, International Relations or a relevant technical area (i.e. human sciences, education, pedagogy, psychology, sociology or other humanities)
• 5 years’ relevant management and technical experience; 10-15 years’ experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge and experience working with Education Sector partners and donors

Required Languages – English, Haitian Creole and French required.

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 30 %.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Very good strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
• Very good relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications
• Recognized technical experience and qualifications in education
• Demonstrated experience of successful management, including management of functions of complex, multi-activity projects.
• Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
• Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships. Knowledge of CRS partnership strategy a plus.
• Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.

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

Supervisory Responsibilities (if none, state none) NONE

Key Working Relationships:

Head of Programs, Finance Director, Head of Operations, Supply Chain Manager, Human Resources, MEAL Specialist, Technical teams
***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.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Les dossiers de candidature doivent contenir une lettre de motivation, un CV détaillé et des copies de diplômes.

2024-03-03