Program Assistants at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 100 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs. Therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to our approach in every country in which CRS operates. CRS re-established its presence in Nigeria in 2000 and currently focuses on agriculture, governance, peacebuilding and Health/HIV programming.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Assistant

Location: Abuja
Project: Feed the Future Nigeria Livelihoods
Position Band: B2
Reports to: Nutrition Team Lead
Duration: One Year

Job Responsibilities

• The Program Assistant will be required to work within a multi-sectoral setting including agriculture, Livelihoods, nutrition, gender integration, education. government and local partners.
• The post holder will need to deliver effective, highly competent project support and consistently deliver in a person-centered environment which promotes positive relationships.
• Over all the Project Assistant will work under the direction of the Technical Lead Nutrition in the day-to-day successful implementation of technical components of the Feed the Future Nigeria Livelihood Project.

Specific Responsibilities

• Support the technical team to ensure the day-to-day implementation of the work plan activities in the LGA and provide input into the development, on-going management and maintenance of work plan.
• Support the technical team to compile project results for reporting, case studies and lessons learned, Support the technical team to facilitate, draft, and participate in the development of, and/or the timely completion/review technical reports. such as: activity, monthly, quarterly. and/or annual reports; strategic plans and work plans; and other ad hoc reports, as
• Support the technical team on the design and implementation of assessments and evaluation studies, trainings, and workshops and training.
• Support the work of consultants in the fields as needs arise.
• Support the technical leads to maintain good relationship with Government and non-Government partners working on the Project.
• Under the direction of the technical lead he/she will represent the project in internal and external events and take notes and provide feedback
• Serve as the interface between the technical team and the operation .
• Perform other duties and tasks as determined by the Line manager and other supervisors.

Qualifications and Abilities

• Bachelor Degree with work experience in the field of Nutrition, Public Health, Livelihood, Household Economic Strengthening or Development.
• Experience working with Local or international NGO a plus.
• Interest in development issues
• Strong computer skills required, especially the ability to work comfortably in the MS office package
• Excellent interpersonal skills end ability to work successfully in team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to assess priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality;
• Strong organizational se/Is and communication skills
• Ability to work and manage various projects in steam salting. with limited supervision
• Ability to work well with people stall levels.
• Strong initiative and self-motivation required, with a commitment to teamwork and effectiveness within a dynamic integrated project.
• Passion to reach the most vulnerable groups
• Ability and willingness to travel to project’s zones of influence in the North West and North East.

Agency Wide Competences
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.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the "Application Form Below" and send with a detailed 3-page resume in a single file word document to: [email protected] Title of the position must be stated as the subject of the email.

Click here to download Application Form (MS Word)