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CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
HEAD OF OFFICE
GUJARAT, INDIA
JOB SUMMARY
The Head of Office is responsible for
implementing more than $6.5 million of US Government and privately funded
earthquake rehabilitation programs. Programming areas carried out in coordination
with Caritas/India are: temporary and permanent shelter, livelihood resources,
drought mitigation and trauma counseling.
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Head of Office will:
1. Lead, manage, and monitor
the two-year program and supervise a staff of 60, including one expatriate.
The Head of Office has overall responsibility for various aspects of the
program.
2. Revise and modify plans,
activities and implementation schedules in coordination with the Country
Representative - West India.
3. Recruit professional and
support staff for field office.
4. Appraise staff and administer
salary and benefits package.
5. Ensure the field office is
operated according to CRS policies and procedures and applicable USG regulations.
6. Prepare monthly updates and
information for the CRS web page.
7. Prepare narrative/financial
progress reports as required by donors and CRS/Finance.
8.. Work closely with Caritas/India
on implementation of program.
9. Oversee financial/resource
management and monitor preparation and submission of the monthly financial
statements.
10. Coordinate with other donors,
NGOs, and USG and GOI officials.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Results oriented self-starter with
ability to lead the office and be part of team
* One year experience in emergency
rehabilitation
* Two years experience in international
development
* Three years management experience
* Familiarity with USAID grants
* Familiarity with Sphere Project
and Minimum Standards
* Excellent English language written
and verbal skills
* Undergraduate degree required; graduate
degree in related field preferred
* Proficiency in Spanish, French or
Portuguese preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT
* Frequent power outages and water
disruptions
* Extreme summer heat; cold winter
nights
* Limited amenities
* Frequent field travel
* Time may be spent sleeping or working
from a tent/temporary housing
* Caste system-related disparities
in access to rehabilitation programs
If interested, please apply through
our website www.catholicrelief.org
employment section. If unable, submit application by e-mail to
CRS@rpc.webhire.com
including Req. No. I01065 and Source Code DEVNET.