Deputy Chief of Party I – Operations STAWI (Kenya) at Catholic Relief Services

Note: This position is contingent on donor funding.

Job Summary:

As Deputy Chief of Party- Operations, you will work as part of a team on a large project and provide oversight of operations function, to serve the poor and vulnerable. You will be responsible for ensuring efficiency and accountability operations in support of high-quality programming, including but not limited to human resources, logistics, procurement, sub-contracts or sub-awards, and accounting/finance. You will manage a team to ensure a high level of resource stewardship, strict financial accountability and financial risk management while ensuring the effectiveness and robustness of relevant partners’ financial management systems, processes, and practices in support of high-quality programs. You anticipate and manage financial management services needs and delivery challenges, and identify and implement improvement solutions, as needed, to minimize CRS and partners’ exposure to risk. Your management and technical knowledge will ensure the delivery of high-quality programm ing. As a senior leader you will proactively manage security and mitigate security risks.As Deputy Chief of Party- Operations, you will work as part of a team on a large project and provide oversight of operations function, to serve the poor and vulnerable. You will be responsible for ensuring efficiency and accountability operations in support of high-quality programming, including but not limited to human resources, logistics, procurement, sub-contracts or sub-awards, and accounting/finance. You will manage a team to ensure a high level of resource stewardship, strict financial accountability and financial risk management while ensuring the effectiveness and robustness of relevant partners’ financial management systems, processes, and practices in support of high-quality programs. You anticipate and manage financial management services needs and delivery challenges, and identify and implement improvement solutions, as needed, to minimize CRS and partners’ exposure to risk. You r management and technical knowledge will ensure the delivery of high-quality programming. As a senior leader you will proactively manage security and mitigate security risks.

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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.
• ### Team leadership abilities with diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.
• ### Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.
• ### Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics

Preferred Qualifications

• ### A professional certification in accounting or a related field highly preferred.
• ### Knowledge of USAID regulations including grants under contract and prime recipient contracting
• ### Substantial budgeting, budget/expense analysis, and accounting experience.
• ### Knowledge of local law in taxation and local regulatory reporting procedures.
• ### Progressively responsible experience supervising project operations, including human resources, procurement, and sub-contracts or sub-awards.
• ### Familiarity with ensuring appropriate risk-sharing between and/or among USAID, implementing partners and stakeholders
• ### Experience in managing grants under contract for high value USAID-funded programs
• ### 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.
• ### Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity and inclusion including gender equality.
• ### Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.

Required Languages – Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Travel – up to 25%.

Supervisory Responsibilities will include grants officers and administration officers

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: CoP, DCoP/Programming, Head of Programs, Head of Operations, Deputy Head of Operations, Finance Manger and the operations pool at CRS Kenya and regional and HQ technical staff.

External: Consortium members, implementing partners, donor officials, government bodies at different levels.

Basic Qualifications

• Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent).
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing, finance, or business management with a recognized organization, preferably for USAID.
• 3 years’ experience managing donor funds. Knowledge and experience in budget management.

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
*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. Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Note: All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside their home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical examination.
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CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.