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Job Title: Project Officer-Multisectoral Malaria Project Reports to: Senior Project Officer
Location: Kigoma Salary Grade: 7

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 are accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.

Country Background

CRS in Tanzania works in very close collaboration with the Catholic Church and implements programs through both Churches and secular local partners. CRS has been helping poor, vulnerable families improve their lives through orphans and vulnerable children, agriculture, health, microfinance, and WASH programming in Tanzania since 1962.

Job Summary:

As a member of the Multisectoral Malaria Project in Tanzania, you will be managing all multisectoral malaria field research activities, as well as implementing and monitoring them in support of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your thorough and service-oriented approach will ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

Support the coordination and implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.
Assist in planning and coordinating partner reflection and learning sessions on project experiences.
Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools.
Collaborate with local partner(s) to prepare reports per the established reporting schedule. Compile project reports as per CRS standards and donor requirements.
Collect information on capacity needs and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and monitor capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.
Complete project documentation for assigned activities.
Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices.
Coordinate closely with other stakeholders by participating in regular calls with the Global Technical team supporting the Multisectoral Malaria Project. Participate in physical and virtual calls with diverse stakeholders within the Multisectoral Malaria Programming and as needed by CRS.
Work closely with community health workers, Integrated Community Case Management providers, and health facility staff in implementing multisectoral malaria field activities.
Oversee and provide data quality measures in anthropometric measurements and malaria service provision during field activities.
Assisting partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools.
Complete research documentation for assigned activities.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred in nutrition, nursing, biostatistics, or health-related field.
Minimum of 2 years of work experience in project support. Experience in the field of health or nutrition, community-based research studies, or experience in digital data collection tools would be a plus.
Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information, and knowledge-sharing networks.
Additional experience in community development may substitute for some education.

Required Languages – English and Swahili.

Travel – This position is based in Kigoma; must be willing and able to travel up to 50% within Tanzania for project activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Observation, active listening, and analysis skills with the ability to make sound judgments.
Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members.
Attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.
Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of CRS Partnership strategy and Partner management experience is an advantage.

Excellent report writing skills.
Exceptional knowledge and experience in budget management and project management.
Ability in Microsoft Office Publisher, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they createa n 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities: NONE

Key Working Relationships:

Internal – Multisectoral Malaria Project Team, Human Resource, and Supply Chain Management, Kigoma Head of Office, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning officers,

External – Local Government Authorities (LGAs), Local Implementing Partners e.g. Local Universities and Civil Society Organizations.

***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 skills, 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.