Senior Project Officer – Compliance (El Geneina) – CRS

Job Description

Organization	Catholic Relief Services
Job Title:	Senior Project Officer – Compliance
Section/Unit	Program
Supervisor	Project Manager I – Compliance
Duty Station	Sudan, West Darfur- El Geneina.
Closing Date:	28 Oct 2024

About CRS:

CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality.  CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. 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.  CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Duties and responsibilities:

Background:

CRS Sudan will be implementing an emergency food security program to address acute food security shocks in Sudan. The project will serve as a food pipeline for affected populations in Central and West Darfur.

Job Summary: 

This role facilitates the achievement of project objectives through coordinating and reporting on all project compliance activities and providing technical guidance and advice to staff and implementing partners advancing Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your coordination and relationship management skills will ensure that the project applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the activities of Commodity Compliance Unit and ensures that the Project Minimum Standards for Commodity Management, GACAP (Generally Accepted Commodity Accounting Principles) and other donor principles are adhered and implemented during closing the findings and when corrective action points are developed.
• Coordinates with the Project and CRS’ local partners’ Compliance Officers on field visits tied to risk model, priority findings and higher risk FDPs.
• Shares risk monitoring reports with partners, conducts regular follow-up meeting with partner compliance officers and documents partners’ progress on closing findings. 
• Follow up on major incidents and implements Fraud Allegation Management procedures with approval from DCOP/Commodity Operations and Compliance. Develops and follows up with partners on Corrective Action Plans (CAP) defined by FAM process. 
• Maintains FDP profile information, ensures that high risk FDPs are prioritized for follow up actions, and top findings are being closed to reduce FDP risk scores. 
• Ensure cross-learning amongst the consortium accompanies compliance activities throughout the project cycle. Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and guiding partners in their efforts to reflect on compliance experiences. 
• Analyze implementation challenges and report any inconsistencies and/or gaps to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. 
• Support and coordinate capacity building and technical support activities to ensure compliance activities are implemented per guidelines and standards.
• Ensure project documentation for assigned activities is complete with all required documents and is filed per agency and donor requirements. Assist with preparation of trends analysis reports and documentation of case studies and promising practices.
• Coordinate provision of any logistical and administrative support to staff and partners.

Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

Basic requirements:

Education and Experience 

• University Degree in Social Science, Accounting, Finance or related field. 
• Minimum of 3 years ideally in the field of Food Security or Commodity Management with an NGO. 
• Additional education may substitute for some experience. 
• Staff supervision experience a plus. 
• Knowledge of USAID/Title II rules and regulations.
• Experience working with partners, participatory action planning and community engagement. 
• Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data. 
• Strong report writing skills.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). 

Personal Skills: 

•  Analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment
• Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners
• Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities

Required/Desired Foreign Language: Fluent written and spoken English is required; fluent written and spoken Arabic is preferred. 

Travel Required: Involves extensive travel to partner activity sites up to 40% of time monthly.  

Key Working Relationships: 

Supervisory: Directly supervises the roving Senior Project Officers – Compliance. 

Internal: Works closely and in collaboration with Project Manager in risk and compliance monitoring, CP PQ team, and the Country Program Supply Chain Department.

External: Working relationship with implementing partner and government stakeholders. 

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. 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. 

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity – Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust – Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

If applicable: Work Conditions/Environment Conditions

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

 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. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. 

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

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CRS’s emphasis on family values supports benefits, including maternity and paternity leave, policies that promote exclusive breastfeeding, the availability of a crèche at

the office, and flexible working hours where possible.

(The position is contingent on donor funding).

How to apply

Submission location: – 

If interested, please submit cover letter, resume and copies of your education and work certificates to CRS– El Geneina Office. Ensure that your cover letter or resume has a phone number here you can be reached.