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 To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter in English to CRSApplicationsMD@crs.org. Please apply as soon as possible. 

 About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. 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.

Job Summary:

As the Russian invasion expands in Ukraine, an enormous humanitarian crisis is developing across the country and region. The United Nations (UN) estimates that more than four million Ukrainians will be forced to flee the country if there is no cessation of the invasion, while millions of others will be displaced internally within Ukraine. Neighboring countries are quickly easing entry restrictions and preparing to host large numbers of refugees.  Moldova has been welcoming thousands of refugees and migrants, who have a variety of basic needs.

CRS is seeking to hire a Project Manager to manage a cash emergency response. As a member of the CRS Moldova project team, and in close coordination with Caritas Moldova, you will manage the timely and quality implementation of project activities related to CRS Moldova’s cash emergency response, including operational management. You will also perform monitoring and evaluation to ensure quality outcomes of CRS’ and partners’ cash programing. You will also work to build the capacity of the CRS and partner team for the program.

This position is for 6 months, with the opportunity to extend. CRS will also consider consultancy agreements for candidates who prefer this option.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate the CRS/Caritas Moldova partners to deploy field teams to refugee sites for cash assistance related activities – community engagement, enrollment, and card distribution
2. Oversee overall partner implementation of cash assistance
3. Organize team meetings
4. Coordinate reflection and adaptation
5. Liaise with government and other stakeholders as appropriate
6. Organizes start-up workshop and trainings, as well as mid-term and other check-ins
7. Work on development of key messages and dissemination plan for communication materials for the refugees enrolled in the cash program, cash assistance applicants, and other stakeholders.
8. Adapt programming based on feedback through accountability mechanisms
9. Support partner on logistics and procurement related to the project implementation
10. Conduct regular reviews of progress against indicators, lessons learned, and challenges encountered, in order to ensure the achievement of performance targets and adherence to technical standards, best practices and donor guidelines.
11. Collaborate with MEAL manager to ensure effective program monitoring and accountability is in put in implemented in the daily activities.
12. With the Program Manager, represent CRS in joint UNHCR-Moldovan government cash assistance working groups as appropriate
13. Monitor and implement financial aspects of the project for partner expenses
14. Proactively identify issues, delays or program implementation adjustments needed

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in social services studies, economics, public administration, management or other relevant field. Experience may substitute for formal education.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with community development, social services, and/or relief projects preferred.
• Experience with staff capacity strengthening.
• Supervisory and project management experience.
• High proficiency in MS office programs, especially Microsoft Excel

Required Languages – Proficiency in Russian and/or Romanian required.  Spoken proficiency in English required.

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel to project sites within Moldova, including to border areas, up to 50%.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently, but also coordinate effectively as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability with project grants management, including project design, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, etc.
• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with culturally diverse groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to write reports
• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented
• Communicate strategically under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience in the area of cash-based programming or social services
• Experience engaging with partner organizations.
• Experience contributing to the development of technical proposals.
• Experience in community engagement, vulnerability assessments, beneficiary registration or enrollment, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Knowledge of Sphere emergency guidelines.

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

Supervisory Responsibilities: Project Officers/Assistants and other team members as needed.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Project team, Chief of Party, Operations Manager, Technical Advisors

External: Regional Coordinator  at Caritas Moldova and Diaconia, and other Caritas Moldova and Diaconia staff, Ministry of Labor and Social Protection officials, local government officials, community and Church leaders, UNHCR, working group coordinators

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

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

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

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer