Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has been working in Ghana since 1958 in Health, Agriculture, Peace Building, Water and Sanitation, Microfinance and Education programs.

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We are motivated by the Gospel of Jesus Christ to cherish, preserve and uphold the sacredness and dignity of all human life, foster charity and justice, and embody Catholic social and moral teaching as we act to:

•   Promote human development by responding to major emergencies, fighting disease and poverty, and nurturing peaceful and just societies; and,
•   Serve Catholics in the United States as they live their faith in solidarity with their brothers and sisters around the world.

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES-GHANA PROGRAM

•   Job Title:  I-SHINE Project Coordinator
•   Department: Programming
•   Unit: Health
•   Grade: D
•   Location: Tamale
•   Reports to: Health Program Manager

Background

A United States based Foundation has approved the CRS Ghana’s Integrated Sanitation, Hygiene and Nutrition for Education (I-SHINE) Project for a period of three years.

The I-SHINE is a three year project (January 01, 2014 to December 31, 2016)  targeting  120 schools across six districts ( three each in Northern and Upper East Regions) of Ghana with the goal of contributing to improving  the health and well-being of vulnerable children in six districts in Northern and Upper East Regions of Ghana .    I-SHINE Project will be implemented by CRS Ghana in partnership with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Ghana Education Service (GES) and the District Water and Sanitation Teams of the beneficiary District Assemblies.

Purpose
The I-SHINE Project Coordinator will lead a team of technical specialists in Nutrition, Microfinance, Water, Hygiene and Sanitation as well as Community Mobilization for a three year intervention that targets vulnerable school children and community members with following two strategic outcomes:

•   120 communities across six districts of Upper East and Northern Regions live in an environment free of open defecation
•   Children regularly attend water, sanitation and hygiene friendly schools

Key Responsibilities

•   Provide dynamic leadership, technical support and team coordination to the I-SHINE team and implementing partners (Ghana Education Service, Ghana Health Service and the District Water and Sanitation Teams of the beneficiary districts
•   Ensure for optimal project quality and efficient delivery of I-SHINE activities according to the decisions made by senior management of CRS Country Program and the WASH Regional Technical Advisor.
•   Ensure that all I-SHINE implementing partners pursue a project of continual learning, documenting and capitalizing on I-SHINE experiences.
•   Represent the I-SHINE program locally and nationally to Government, decentralized authorities, NGOs, private sector, etc, and to existing and potential donors as appropriate.
•   Ensure the security and efficient management of all I-SHINE resources, equipment and documentation linked to the project.
•   Ensure the efficient use of the human and financial resources available to I-SHINE to deliver on the project targets.
•   Provide an effective reporting interface with implementing partners at the Regional and District levels.
•   Develop and lead the successful networking of WASH actors engaged in the water, hygiene and sanitation sector.
•   Participate in the recruitment and evaluation consultants for the I-SHINE Project within the framework of CRS policies and regulations.
•   Facilitate and oversee the dissemination of best practices and lessons learned from the I-SHINE Project sites locally and nationally as a way of facilitating the visibility of the I-SHINE model and the donor.

Management and Administration

•   Manage program budgets, including tracking of financial and material resources.
•   Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program finances and progress status, review actual financial performance against the budget, and explain variances on a regular basis.
•   Ensure staff compliance with all CRS administrative and operational procedures and policies, as well as applicable donor regulations.
•   Approve project expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests to donors.

Representation and Advocacy

•   Provide overall leadership and oversight to the implementation, ensuring that partners and field staff adhere to their assigned scopes of work and memorandum of understanding/agreements, and ensuring all members of the I-SHINE implementation team work cooperatively and productively to achieve project objectives.
•   Act as primary project contact and representative, taking responsibility for addressing all program matters, collaborating with the CRS Country Representative and Head of Programs and the Health Program Manager on overall partner and donor relationships.
•   Strengthen linkages with existing and potential partner agencies, in collaboration with CRS Country Representative, Head of Programming and the Health Program Manager.
•   Oversee program communication strategies, in collaboration with CRS Country Representative and Head of Programming, including compliance with donor’s branding and marketing requirements as well as CRS marketing and communication procedures.

Human Resource Management

•   Lead, manage and supervise a team of CRS and consortium staff to meet program objectives.
•   Conduct periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with CRS’ performance management system and mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork.

Other Duties/Assignments
Carry out any other duties/assignments as shall from time to time be directed by the Health Program Manager, the Head of Programs or Country Representative.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Masters Degree in Public/Environmental Health, Civil Engineering or Postgraduate/specialized training in water, hygiene and sanitation, water resources management or other related discipline.
•   Minimum 5 years progressively increasing management responsibility and technical experience in Water, Sanitation and Environmental Sanitation as well as Community-led Total Sanitation (CLTS) in developing contexts
•   Demonstrated knowledge of the water and sanitation institutional framework in Ghana
•   Knowledge of research methodology and dissemination
•   Minimum of 5 years of work experience in development projects preferably in WASH project planning, monitoring and evaluation, at a supervisory level.
•   Proven knowledge and first hand relationships with water actors in Ghana
•   Proven team coordination skills and ability to work independently; Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills.
•   Proven analytical skills, demonstrated creativity in analysis of situations and data
•   Strong leadership skills, including strategic thinking, problem solving, effective communication and negotiating skills.
•   Ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams.
•   Proven experience in managing consortium or partnership relationships in a participatory way required.
•   Proven track record in building relationships with governmental organizations, private sector and community organizations required.
•   Strategic vision and capacity to oversee a multi-sectoral program involving multiple partners required.
•   Public relations skills required.
•   Proven experience in budgeting and budget management.
•   Excellent oral and written communication skills, cultural sensitivity, ability to work with people, good judgment and commitment to the Agency’s mission
•   Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet, etc.).
•   Willingness to travel in-country and internationally as required by the Agency.

Key Working Relationships:

•   Internal: Country Representative, Head of Programs, Health Program Manager and Finance Manager, CRS/Ghana I-SHINE Team, Regional technical Advisor for Emergencies and WATSAN
•   External: Donor representatives, Steering committee members, local Government officials  (national, regional and district levels, District Water and Sanitation Teams in the District Assemblies, CWSA – Community Water Supply and Sanitation Agency
•   Local and international Non-Governmental actors in the water sector (WaterAid, IRC, TREND, etc)
•   WATSAN Sector Representatives (GoG & NGOs) and other Stakeholders?

Competencies

•   Set clear goals and  work  towards achieving them
•   Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders
•   Manages financial resources with integrity
•   Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning

Agency-Wide Competencies

•   Upholds a Spirit of Service and Integrity
•   Cultivates Constructive and Collegial Relationships
•   Models Principled Stewardship
•   Promotes continuous learning and innovation

Note: List of responsibilities, professional and personal skills are considered indicative and not exhaustive; actual duties may differ or change depending on office and agency priorities at the time.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and letter of interest to:

GH_jobs@global.crs.org

Application must be saved with this format:- Application.CV.(Name).I-SHINE Project Coordinator

Closing Date: 05 December, 2013

•   CRS is an equal opportunity employer.
•   Female candidates meeting position requirements are strongly encouraged to apply