Job Title: Program Manager I- C.A.R. Business Development Specialist
Dept/Location: CARO/Bangui, Central African Republic
Position Type: Full-Time
Band: D
FLSA: Exempt
Reports To: Head of Programs
About CRS:
Catholic Relief Services 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.
Background:
CRS has been working in CAR since 2007, with the main office in the capital Bangui and current field offices for a USAID-funded program in the provinces of Mbomou and Haut-Mbomou located in the cities of Obo, Zemio, Rafai, Bangassou and Bakouma in the southeast of the country. CRS expanded programming to respond to the emergency and early recovery needs of the people of CAR, who continue to be severely impacted by the events in the aftermath of the coup of March 2013. Field offices were established in Ouham province (Bossangoa) and Lobaye province (Boda). CRS program portfolio includes: food security, agriculture recovery, livelihoods/cash assistance, shelter, community-based early warning systems, peacebuilding, and social cohesion and reconciliation.
Job Summary:
CRS CAR seeks a development professional with interest in resource mobilization to support creative and dynamic positioning for and pursuit of funding to meet urgent humanitarian and development needs. This position offers an opportunity to demonstrate initiative and leadership skills, and to help shape the direction of the country program. It is an excellent opportunity for program managers to cultivate an increasingly sought-after skillset for many senior-management positions, as well as for those interested in a career path within business development to take on a more strategic role. The BDS position will be responsible for identification and development of new funding opportunities and increasing CRS’ capacity to respond to opportunities from a variety of donors
The BDS will be part of the CRS CAR program team, participating in cluster meetings presenting the activities of CRS and contributing to cluster strategy, supporting and coordinating long-term strategic growth as well as business development activities: growth planning, long-term positioning, intelligence gathering, capture planning and pursuit of new opportunities; and serve in appropriate roles on proposal teams. S/he will strengthen BD systems and use of BD tools within the country program in partnership with the BD Regional Technical Advisor (RTA) based in CRS’ Central Africa Regional Office (CARO).. This will include coordinating intelligence, and complying with existing CRS standards and templates for materials.
The BDS will assist teams to design and produce concept papers and proposals reflecting agency-wide program quality principles, responding to donor interests and requirements, and based on robust contextual analysis on the ground. Finally, the BDS will liaise closely with the CRS PMs to learn about programming in the field offices, CARO Regional Technical Advisor for Business Development, and Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality.
Specific Responsibilities:
Resource Mobilization Action Plan (RMAP) Coordination
Identify Funding Opportunities and Prepositioning
Capture Planning
Proposal and Concept Note Development
Cluster participation
Capacity-Building and Coordination with Agency Business Development Community
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Head of Programs, BD RTA, SECC Program Director, Program Managers, Country Representative, CARO RTAs for Health, Agriculture and MEAL, DRD/PQ; HQ RAD
External: Church and other Partner Organizations in CP, government ministries, UN Agencies, cluster coordinators, local bilateral institutions, other funding agencies, local/international NGO offices
Personal/Professional Skills:
Strong team-player
Sound judgment and patient
Assertive, yet culturally sensitive
Strong interpersonal and networking skills
Efficient and highly productive
Excellent writing skills in English
Speaking and writing proficiency in French
Commitment to the Agency’s mission
Program Manager Competencies These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each program manager to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.
Sets clear goals and manages toward them
Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders
Manages financial resources with integrity
Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff) These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.
Serves with Integrity
Models Stewardship
Cultivates Constructive Relationships
Promotes Learning
Qualifications
Required Foreign Language: Native fluency in oral and written English, with proficient communication skills in French and intermediate writing skills in French
Required Travel: Approximately 35% within CAR, occasional travel within region
Physical Requirements/Environment: The position is based in Bangui with occasional travel and to be available for up to 25% of travel to support country program proposal development processes.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
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