Catholic Relief Services – CRS
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The Joint Emergency Operation (JEOP)
JEOP is an emergency food assistance mechanism which targets transitory food insecure households through a participatory Vulnerability-Based Targeting (VBT) process. JEOP supports addressing the emergency needs outlined in the GoE’s Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) through both cash and commodity modalities. It has been operational for a decade, serving a fluctuating caseload of 1.5 to over 6 million people annually. Led by CRS, JEOP consortium includes CARE, Food for the Hungry Ethiopia (FHE), Organization for Rehabilitation and Development (ORDA -Ethiopia), Relief Society of Tigray (REST), and World Vision Ethiopia (WV); CRS implements through local Catholic Church partners, Hararghe Catholic Secretariat (HCS) and Meki Catholic Secretariat (MCS). More recently, the consortium has attracted GOAL Ethiopia to support the implementation of nutrition response. CRS and partners are implementing JEOP response across woredas in Amhara, Oromia, South Ethiopia, Sidama, Tigray, Afar and Dire Dawa City Administration.
Job Summary:
You will Manage cash programming within the JEOP. You will provide technical advice and CVA program design and implementation support to a range of JEOP Consortium Members during the scaling up of Market-based programming that includes market and cash feasibility assessments and response activities related to Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA), food security and nutrition programming. In line with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) program quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices, the Programme Manager supports JEOP Program teams and consortium members to advance the delivery of high-quality market-based programming to the poor and vulnerable impacted by humanitarian crises. As needed/requested, you will contribute to the development or review of existing CVA SOP, resources and/or tools to strengthen or build capacity and mainstream market-based programming within the JEOP, including cash and voucher assistance, AAR and best practices, internally within CRS and with partners. Your management skills and knowledge will ensure that the JEOP Consortium delivers a high-quality cash response and continuously work towards improving the impact of food assistance.
Job Responsibilities:
About You
Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education and Experience
Required Languages – English. Amharic and other local language abilities desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Key Working Relationships:
Internal and Partner: CRS Country team, in-country technical staff, MEAL Manager, Technical Advisors including HRD, JEOP consortium members, cash team, JEOP management, Head of Operations, Finance Manager, Procurement Manager, Human Resources Manager, Partner Staff, and other technical advisors.
External: Government and Key coordination forums.
Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an 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.
Agency Leadership Competencies:
If you are ready to take on this rewarding opportunity and make a difference in the lives of others, you may fill out the application form through this link: https://form.jotform.com/243438749541566 and attach your up-to-date CV on/before the application deadline on December 19, 2024. You will be contacted only if selected for a written exam/interview. Phone solicitations will not be accepted, and these job opportunities are open to Ethiopian nationals only.
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