Head of Unit, Agricultural and Economic Growth

A catholic relief service is the official agency of the United States catholic conference of bishops for relief and development assistance overseas.

Band: Band E-2

Reports to: Head of Programs

Responsibilities:

Program Quality:

With key program staff and stakeholders, ensure each of the unit’s programs strategic objectives and results are fully accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards.

Ensure the vision and plans for the programs are innovative and are in line with CRS agency and country program strategies and as well as ministry of agriculture food security strategies.

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.

Ensure programs incorporated leading interventions in developing business skills and strengthening entrepreneurship

Ensure programs incorporate leading interventions in developing business skills and strengthening entrepreneurship

Business development which includes:

Coordinate the development of new proposals for agricultural and economic strengthening.

Lead the development of and implementation of strategy with CRS/NG staff and partners.

Management and administration

Representation and advocacy

Qualifications

Qualification:

Minimum masters degree in agriculture

Minimum of 10 years of experience in agriculture, economic development, poverty alleviation, and/or M and E

Proven leadership and inter-personal skills and ability to build and motivate divese and talented teams.

Proven ability to think strategically

Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility

Demonstrated personal accountability and driven to serve others.

Understanding of and experience with faith-based organization, local church structures, and accomplishment and capcity-buliding principles in local partnership highly desired.

Additional Information

Send your Cv or Resume to :

Email: olajumoke.ogunjuyigbe@crs.org

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