Programme Manager (Band D-1) at Catholic Relief Services

Catholic Relief Services is the official agency of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops for relief and development assistance overseas.

Job Title: Programme Manager (Band D-1)

Department: Agriculture and Economic Growth

Reports To: Senior Program Manager, Agriculture

Location: Abuja

Job Summary

The Program Manager-Agriculture will be responsible for managing the Sustainable Cassava Seed System (SCSS) Project to achieve its set targets in Benue and Oyo States within the context of CRS/Nigeria agricultural strategies.

Physical Requirements  / Environment

Normal conditions akin to office environment, based in Abuja; willingness and ability to travel within the country up to 70%.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal:

Senior Program Manager for Agriculture, Head of Unit - Agriculture and Economic Strengthening, M&E Advisor, Finance, Administration, Audit, Head of Programs, Country Representative, RTA/Agriculture as well as other relevant

regional and HQ Technical Staff.

External

Justice, Peace and Development Commissions of the Catholic Church (JPDCs), other Implementing Partner Organizations (National Root Crop Research Institute - NRCRI, National Agricultural Seeds Council - NASC, International

Institute of Tropical Agriculture IITA, Agricultural Development Program - ADP, Seed Entrepreneurs and Farmer

Groups /Organizations ), Agro-processors, representatives of other NGOs, Donors, Researchers, and Private Sector.

Qualifications/ Experiences

Master’s degree in Agricultural related-field studies required.

Minimum three years program management experience with an NGO; experience in cassava value chain and public and private donor relations a plus.

Ability to work closely with Church partners and commitment to Agency mission.

Computer proficiency particularly in Word. Excel, Outlook. and Internet required.

Experience with and commitment to working in a team structure

Good interpersonal skills including ability to work with multiple stakeholders successfully and to create linkages.

Demonstrated commitment to gender responsive programming.

Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skills.

Nigerian nationality.

Application Closing Date

14th of March, 2013

How To Apply

Interested applicants should download the CRS application form and send with a detailed CV as attached MS Word documents to NG_Jobs@globalcrs.org

Note:

Only applications sent in the required format will be considered. Candidates should please adhere to the instructions explicitly stated here.

CRS is an equal -opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, etc. Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply