Project Officer (SILC and PSP) – FANSER Project Jobs in Catholic Relief Services – Zambia Country Program Mission vacancies in Mission at Catholic Relief Se




# Job Description


About Catholic Relief Services

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. Since 2000 CRS
Zambia has been implementing a number of programmes to support vulnerable
communities in Zambian. Recent programming areas include nutrition,
agriculture, food security, HIV/AIDS, WASH, financial inclusion, and early
child development.

FANSER

The Food and Nutrition Security, Enhanced Resilience FANSER project is an
initiative of the “One World No Hunger” under GIZ for the German Federal
Ministry of Economic Cooperation. The project aims to improve the food and
nutritional situation of 110 000 vulnerable women of reproductive age as well
as 64,000 children under the age of two. CRS currently operates in 3 districts
of Eastern province Katete, Sinda and Petauke and 3 in Luapula province
Mwense, Mwansabombwe and Kawambwa but will expand operations in Sinda and
Mwansabombwe districts. The project will support the following Increasing
dietary diversity for Women of reproductive age, adolescents, and children
under the age of 2 years; increasing behaviors related to WASH in all
nutrition activities; strengthening gender integration; and improving
household access to food available from within their communities.

Position Purpose

The SILC 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 Private Service Provider PSP model as a key strategy for improving
financial access for financially under-served populations of Zambia.

The Project Officer is based in Luapula Province Kawambwa and dedicates a
significant amount of time in the field Mwense, Kawambwa, and Mwansabombwe
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, Other Project SILC Officers and
partners to scale up Savings and Internal Lending Communities SILC/PSP
programs through

1\. Training

-->Design Training of Trainers workshops.
-->Facilitate TOT workshops with local partners.
-->Guide and support partners in their efforts to recruit, train and mentor SILC Field Agents to become successful PSPs.
-->Build the capacity of local partners in identifying and disseminating lessons learned and best practices.
-->Work with Gender advisor to train PSPs in Gender Transformative Approach
-->Incorporate lessons learned and innovations from partners to improve TOT workshops.
-->Assess the capacity and training needs of project staff
-->Configure the MIS Savix for implementing partners, and train staff on its use and on data analysis

2\. Management Information System SAVIX based

-->Support the MIS Savix in the project.
-->Train local partners in the use of Savix MIS.
-->Guide and support partners in their efforts to collect and analyze data monthly.
-->Use and study information captured through the MIS Savix and submit monthly and quarterly trend analysis reports to the Project Director.
-->Work very closely with the Country Program SILC TA and other unit members.
-->Work very closely with the FANSER gender advisor to integrate gender in SILC

4\. Monitoring and Evaluation

-->Monitor and report on the Program quality assessments PQAs
-->Providing guidance and regular monitoring of SILC field supervisors
-->Periodic assessment and evaluation of field agent training activities using the SILC monitoring checklist.
-->Periodic assessment and evaluation of PSP SILC +GTA training activities using the recommended checklist
-->Participate in overall program reviews and evaluations.

3\. Learning Agenda

-->Document and disseminate lessons learned and best practices with regards to SILC TOT manual.
-->Participate with CP and regional team in development of promotion and marketing materials for the FANSER project.
-->Contribute lessons learned and innovations from the field.
-->Raise awareness about, promote and market the SILC/PSP model with new partners in the field and the MF industry in the country.
-->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

-->Reports to the FANSER Program Manager with dotted responsibility to the CP SILC Technical Advisor.
-->Work closely with the MEAL and Finance Department.
-->WWork closely with the Gender advisor
-->ork closely with the nutrition officers in integrating SILC in nutrition activities
-->Have close contact with local partner staff.

6.Typical Background, Experience & Requirements

Education and Experience

-->Bachelor’s degree preferred. Degree in Development Studies/Social work or in the field of rural development or economics would be a plus.
-->General knowledge of technical principles and concepts in savings led microfinance, financial education and market engagement.
-->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.
-->Experience in participatory action planning, community engagement, and designing and delivering trainings
-->Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred
-->Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
-->Familiarity assisting with the implementation of projects in Eastern Province preferred
-->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.
-->Trusting Relationships
-->Professional Growth
-->Partnership
-->Accountability

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

Note By applying for this job, you understand and acknowledge that CRS
requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to
actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking.
Further, you understand that if you are a successful candidate, you will be
subject to a comprehensive background check, and your personal/professional
references will be asked to evaluate your behaviors related to the above
safeguarding-related topics.



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The closing date for applications is 27th August 2021. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for an interview.



Project Officer (SILC and PSP) – FANSER Project Jobs in Catholic Relief Services – Zambia Country Program Mission vacancies in Mission at Catholic Relief Se


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