Field Officer – Mayi Na Mwana II Project

Job Description

About CRS and the Project

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 part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and commitment to serving those in need. Since 2000 CRS Zambia has been implementing several programmes to support vulnerable Zambians. Its recent programming areas include nutrition, agriculture, food security, HIV/AIDS, WASH, financial inclusion, and early child development.

Job Summary:

You will be supporting the District Senior Project Officers in the implementation of Mayi and Mwana activities. You will provide consistent and high-quality service and contribute to the proper stewardship of project resources to help ensure operational effectiveness in support of high-quality programming.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

Help with coordination of all project activities in the district in close collaboration with the District Senior Project Officer.

In collaboration with District Health Offices, supervise community volunteers in the implementation of MNCH programming at the community level.

Contribute to the development and implementation of agency-wide strategies, standards, tools, and best practices at the District project level that effectively engage partners, donors, and governments. Help ensure a cross-sectoral approach integrating gender, protection mainstreaming, and disaster risk reduction.

Provide regular technical solutions (TAs) to all project-supported sites in the district, remotely and on-site, for strategic planning and how to best apply program design and implementation standards, best practices, partnership principles, tools, and M&E, ensuring high-quality implementation.

Contribute to capacity-strengthening initiatives for staff, community volunteers, and supported sites through helping develop learning and training strategies and agendas/curriculums, conducting trainings and workshops, and mentoring and coaching to supported staff.

Contribute to knowledge management and learning through collecting and analyzing program data, evaluating strategic projects, assisting with measuring program impact, capturing and sharing lessons learned and best practices, and research and internal reports.

Establish and maintain relationships with peer organizations, research and other institutions at district level. Participate in forums in the area of Maternal and newborn health to collect and share best practices and promote CRS’ work.

Strong and collaborative relationships with project and health facility staff will be critical

Basic Qualifications

Diploma in medical or social sciences

A bachelor’s degree is an added advantage.Must have at least 2 years of experience in maternal, newborn and child health programming.

Demonstrated application of technical principles and concepts in Maternal and newborn health programming.

Experience with program monitoring and evaluation, including applying data collection tools and methodologies, data analysis, and data presentation is desired.

Experience and skills in networking and relations with community leaders, volunteers, peer organizations, and faith-based and civil society partners. Understanding of partnership principles.

Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, and knowledge-sharing networks.

Required Languages

English. Knowledge of other local languages is an added advantage.

Travel

Must be willing and able to travel up to 70 %

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Good relationship management skills with ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural teams

Strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking capacity and skills

Good writing skills

Ability to multitask

Strong data collection and research skills and ability to interpret and analyze data

Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented

Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities

Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented

Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with local partners

Preferred Qualifications

Strong strategic, analytical, problem-solving, and systems thinking skills with the capacity to see the big picture and the ability to make sound judgment

Strong written and oral communication skills

Strong presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills

Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented

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

None

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Program teams and MQ staff

External: Implementing partners and stakeholders

DISCLAIMER CLAUSE:

This job description is not an exhaustive list of skills, effort, duties and responsibilities associated with the position. CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Important Note: By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.

Method of Application

Applicant Instructions: Please email a cover letter, and curriculum vitae which should include three references to:. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.