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PROJECT OFFICER (SILC AND PSP) – FANSER PROJECT |
Catholic Relief Services- Zambia Country Program |
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Posted 2018-06-28 07:22:12
About
CRS
Catholic
Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States
to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identify is at the
heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as part of our staff and as
partner’s people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and
commitment to serving those in need.
Position
Purpose:
The
Project officer will oversee and guide the implementation of Microfinance
(SILC) activities under the FANSER project ensuring that field supervisors and
Agents are trained and supported to implement SILC among community groups. S/he
must effectively manage relationships with CRS partner staff to establish and
oversee a Savings Led Microfinance strategy for the FANSER project. S/he will
also serve as the point person for SILC activities within the project and will
coordinate and prepare all required reports. S/he works closely with the
Project Director and the Country Program Microfinance Technical Advisor to
promote CRS’ Savings and Internal Lending Communities (SILC) PSP model as a key
strategy for improving financial access for financially under-served
populations of Zambia.
The
Project Officer is based in Eastern Province (Petauke) and dedicates a
significant amount of time in the field (Katete and Petauke) to ensure smooth
implementation of the project. S/he provides training expertise to build
partner capacity in the SILC/PSP methodology and enhance the project-wide
learning agenda.
Major
Responsibilities:
Work
closely with CP MF Technical Advisor and partners to scale up Savings and
Internal Lending Communities (SILC)/PSP programs as part of CRS’ Integral Human
Development Framework (IHD) through:
1.
Training:
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Design
Training of Trainers workshops.
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Facilitate
TOT workshops with local partners.
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Guide
and support partners in their efforts to recruit, train and mentor SILC Field
Agents to become successful PSPs.
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Build
the capacity of local partners in identifying and disseminating lessons learned
and best practices.
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Incorporate
lessons learned and innovations from partners to improve TOT workshops.
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Assess
the capacity and training needs of project staff
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Configure
the MIS Savix for implementing partners, and train staff on its use and on data
analysis
2.
Management Information System SAVIX based:
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Support
the MIS Savix in the project.
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Train
local partners in the use of Savix MIS.
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Guide
and support partners in their efforts to collect and analyze data monthly.
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Use
and study information captured through the MIS Savix and submit monthly and
quarterly trend analysis reports to the Project Director.
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Work
very closely with the Country Program SILC TA and other unit members.
4.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
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Monitor
and report on the Program quality assessments (PQAs)
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Periodic
assessment and evaluation of field agent training activities using the SILC
monitoring checklist.
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Participate
in overall program reviews and evaluations.
5.
Learning Agenda:
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Document
and disseminate lessons learned and best practices with regards to SILC TOT
manual.
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Participate
with CP and regional team in development of promotion and marketing materials
for the FANSER project.
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Contribute
lessons learned and innovations from the field.
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Raise
awareness about, promote and market the SILC/PSP model with new partners in the
field and the MF industry in the country.
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Stay
abreast of new developments in Savings-led Microfinance industry and
participate actively in discussions with SILC colleagues from other country
programs and NGOs.
5.
Working Relationships & Contacts
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Reports
to the FANSER Program Manager with dotted responsibility to the CP Technical
Advisor.
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Work
closely with the MEAL and Finance Department.
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Have
close contact with local partner staff.
6.
Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education
and Experience
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Bachelor’s
degree preferred. Degree in Development Studies/Social work or in the field of
rural development or economics would be a plus.
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General
knowledge of technical principles and concepts in savings led microfinance,
financial education and market engagement.
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Minimum
of 2-3 years of work experience in project support. Experience in the field of
savings led microfinance, business/marking skills, or a related field required.
Experience with an NGO would be a plus.
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Experience
in participatory action planning, community engagement, and designing and
delivering trainings
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Experience
monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred
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Experience
using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
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Familiarity
assisting with the implementation of projects in Eastern Province (preferred)
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Time
management and the ability to focus on multiple priorities
Agency-wide
Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
These
are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by
each staff member to fulfil his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired
results.
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Trusting
Relationships
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Professional
Growth
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Partnership
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Accountability
CRS’
talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and
vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Equal
Opportunity Employer
Applicants
Instructions: Please email a cover letter, and curriculum vitae which should
include three references to: crszambiajobs@crs.org Please include the
position you are applying for in the subject line.
The
closing date for applications is 30th June 2018. Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted for an interview.