CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES/LESOTHO
Career Opportunity
Catholic Relief Services is currently recruiting for Social Cohesion/Empowerment Specialist based in Maseru, Lesotho
Job Title: Social Cohesion/Empowerment Specialist
Reporting to: Project Manager
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract
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 is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education and microfinance.
Job Description/Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the day-to-day activities of social cohesion and capacity improvements of the program (both at the administrative level and in the field), including oversight of staff under this specific component.
- Develop annual social cohesion workplan and ensure that the plan is incorporated into the overall annual workplan and budget of the project,
- Plan and Conduct Social cohesion training targeting various key stakeholder of the project at various levels (Community, District and National),
- Develop relevant monitoring tools for tracking progress and data collection at the field level,
- Conduct field visits to the project sites to monitor progress regarding project social cohesion intended outcomes and expectations,
- Compile periodic reports (quarterly and annual) progress reports regarding the social cohesion aspects of the ROLL project across all project components,
- Lead efforts to increase community participation in project activities and promote peacebuilding and conflict prevention.
Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience
- Master’s degree in sociology, economic development, or other related field.
- A Bachelor’s degree in combination with additional two years of similar experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree.
- At least 10 years’ experience working on the inclusive participation of local communities and institutions, local community ownership and contribution, building consensus and partnerships, and/or peacebuilding.
- Ability to creating robust corporate cultures that promote teamwork and trust building amongst the community members and implementing partners.
- Knowledge of and experience with social cohesion methodology and approaches.
- Facilitation skills and experience in engaging local and national governments to support social cohesion
- In-depth knowledge of local and global evidence and practice in fostering social cohesion through intervention in agriculture and Livelihood Projects,
- Extensive knowledge and experience in programme and project management, particularly in Governance, institutional development, and related practice areas, is required.
- Ability to establish effective working relations in a multicultural team environment.
Required Languages – Fluent in both Sesotho and English
SUBMISSION
Please note that the position is only open to applicants who are Citizens of Lesotho. Interested Basotho candidates should submit their CV, Cover Letter and Copies of Education Certificates not later than 26 September 2023 at 14:00 by email to [email protected] with the subject line: Social Cohesion/Empowerment Specialist. If the subject line does not indicate the position, the applicant will not be considered. HARD COPY APPLICATIONS NOT ACCEPTED. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Please be advised that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, all successful candidates will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and their personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate their behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, 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.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.