Guatemala: Chief of Party, Communities Building Peace Together – Guatemala

Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 01 Jun 2017

Title: Chief of Party, Communities Building Peace Together – Guatemala

Dept/Location: Quetzaltenango/Guatemala City

Band: D

Reports To: Head of Programs

FLSA: Exempt

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

About CRS:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) 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. CRS offers competitive salaries and benefits, commensurate with other INGOs and private sector development organizations priming highly technical development programs.

Background:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)/Guatemala anticipates submitting a proposal in response to a USAID Request for Applications (RFA) that focuses on reducing social conflict and violence and improve social cohesion in Guatemala’s Highlands Region. CRS/Guatemala expects to serve as the prime on the application and will develop the proposal in consortium with other non-governmental organizations and local implementing partners.

CRS/Guatemala seeks a qualified candidate for a Chief of Party (CoP) position to provide overall leadership and direction for the anticipated USAID-funded Communities Building Peace Together (CBPT) project*.* The project will address a wide range of potential types of conflict, with a design that is intentionally flexible and community-driven, allowing communities to identify which conflict issues to address and participate in. The project will establish inclusive community-led engagement, dialogue, and mapping to identify, prioritize, and develop action plans to address sources of and increase resilience to social conflict; will build partnerships between communities and external entities to implement plans prioritized by the communities; and strengthen Government of Guatemala (GOG) and non-governmental capacity to participate in managing, responding to, and resolving local conflicts.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Lead high quality, results-oriented program implementation and timely achievement of project milestones and objectives.

· Serve as the primary liaison among stakeholders including the donor, key government officials, municipal and local officials, research institutions and other international/local partners, ensuring high levels of visibility and strong collaboration with relevant key stakeholder, raising decisions and issues as needed.

· Manage all resources and coordinates program implementation and finance management, according to USG and CRS policies and procedures.

· Ensure effective consortium management, building on the strengths of each partner to promote strong program integration and holistic service provision and capacity building for vulnerable households and local government.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

Program Quality:

1. With key program staff and stakeholders, ensure program’s strategic objectives and results are fully accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards.

2. Ensure that vision and plans for the program are innovative and in line with CRS agency and country program strategies.

3. Promote alignment of program’s strategies and activities with the priorities outlined in relevant national strategies and policies related to crime and violence prevention, citizen security, and peaceful coexistence.

4. Ensure the delivery of quality training, technical assistance and administrative and financial support to all partner agencies.

5. Oversee program’s monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) systems, using data analysis as the basis for measuring performance. Ensure that MEAL is incorporated into evolving program plans.

6. Lead the development of annual results reports and other required donor reports and ensure the integration of program innovation and learning.

7. In collaboration with program staff, provide guidance and technical oversight to partners and other collaborating agencies to ensure that lessons of sound practice are documented and disseminated.

8. Lead donor and other delegations field visits, promoting advances and program results.

9. Put in place and enforce program quality control mechanisms across all partners.

Management and Administration:

1. Ensure strong coordination/collaboration among consortium members through regular coordination meetings/program reviews, joint field visits and action planning.

2. Develop and manage annual program budgets, including tracking of financial and material resources for CRS, consortium members and implementing partners.

3. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to donors and senior management.

4. Review actual financial performance against the budget and identify/address variances on a regular basis.

5. Ensure staff compliance with all CRS administrative, operational procedures and policies, as well as applicable donor regulations.

6. Ensure that security protocol is observed and respected by all members of staff.

7. Lead regular programmatic and financial progress reviews with consortium members and manage changes in program direction and focus, where necessary.

Representation and Advocacy:
In collaboration with the Head of Programs and the Country Representative, act as primary program contact to donor, other local and international stakeholders, responsible for addressing all program matters. Serve as the primary representative for the consortium.

1. In collaboration with the Country Program, strengthen linkages with existing and potential partner agencies.

2. In collaboration with the Head of Programs, oversee strategic communication strategies, including compliance with donor’s branding and marking requirements as well as CRS marketing and communication procedures.

3. Lead the development and dissemination of learning materials that contribute to national and local policies/approaches that inform best practices.

Human Resource Management: Lead, manage and supervise a team of consortium staff to meet program objectives.

1. Conduct periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with CRS’ performance management system and mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork.

2. Manage the recruitment portfolio for the program, in collaboration with Human Resources and CRS country program management, to ensure optimum service delivery through recruitment of competent and qualified staff.

3. Develop terms of reference for all program consultants and ensure that they are fulfilling their tasks.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS staff):
These are rooted in the mission, values, 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

Direct Supervisory Responsibilities: 4-6 positions to be determined

Key Working Relationships:

· Internal: Country Representative, Head of Programs, Operations Manager, Team Leaders, Program Staff

· HQ & Region: CRS/Latin America & Caribbean Office Staff and CRS/HQ departments

· External: Catholic Bishops and the Episcopal Conference, Government Officials, USAID, Consortium Member and Implementing Partner Staff, etc.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences / Public Policies / Anthropology or another related field.

2. At least 10 years of increasing management responsibility in developing countries, especially with knowledge of the Guatemalan context.

3. At least 7 years of experience managing projects that include developing peacebuilding and conflict transformation and resolution plans and strategies, engagement with government (local and national levels), civil society, private sector, and other actors (women, youth at risk, victims and perpetrators of violence).

4. Prior management of significant USAID funding required; knowledge of USG regulations applicable to USAID cooperative agreements. Previous experience as a USAID Chief of Party preferred.

5. Proven leadership, inter-personal skills and ability to build and motivate diverse teams.

6. Proven experience managing complex consortium or partnership relationships required.

7. Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation management.

8. Understanding of and experience with faith-based organizations, local church structures, accompaniment and capacity-building principles in local partnerships highly desired.

9. Proven experience in methodologies and practices for peacebuilding, conflict resolution and prevention of violence, building trust and social cohesion, trauma healing and psychosocial approaches for working with victims and perpetrators, intra-familiar violence, intergenerational and youth engagement, resources-based conflict management, among other related issues.

10. Excellent English and Spanish language oral and written communication skills required.

11. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook required.

12. Driver’s license required.

Disclaimer Clause: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. This position is conditional upon award of funding and donor prior approval of candidate.

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

EOE

How to apply:

Apply online- https://www5.apply2jobs.com/CRS/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=3562&CurrentPage=1