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Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Tanzania Jobs 2025
New Jobs at CRS Tanzania April 2025
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, microfinance and peacebuilding.
CRS in
Tanzania works in close collaboration with the Catholic Church and
implements programs through both local Caritas’s, and local secular
partners, collaborates very closely with the Government and private
sector engagement. CRS has been assisting poor, vulnerable families
improve their livelihoods through agriculture, nutrition, early
childhood development, WASH, and health since 1962.
VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
3 New Jobs at CRS Tanzania April 2025 – Various Posts
Job Listings:
1. Project Manager for Markets and Private Sector Engagement
Project Manager for Markets and Private Sector Engagement at Catholic Relief Services April 2025
JOB VACANCY
- Job Title: Project Manager for Markets and Private Sector Engagement
- Reports to: Head of Programming
- Department: Programming
- Salary Grade: 9
- Location: Korogwe,Tanga
Job Summary:
CRS
Tanzania seeks qualified candidates for the position of Project Manager
for Markets and Private Sector Engagement on the SPICES project
(Securing and Protecting Investments and Capacities for Environmental
Sustainability) in Kilimanjaro and Tanga Regions. This project aims to
provide farming families with opportunities to rebuild their farming
methods and use sustainable farming practices linked to growth and
diversified markets to drive positive changes to their lives,
livelihoods and landscapes.
In partnership with smallholder
farmers and selected private sector companies, the SPICES team will
co-create, co-invest and provide technical assistance to generate
inclusive high return business models in Tanzania to adapt the approach
to local knowledge, local needs and to ensure local leadership which
builds on experience in Madagascar. CRS will also work in close
collaboration with the Catholic Church via diocese and parishes to
leverage some of its underutilized resources and assets to promote
enterprise opportunities that both serve the mission of the Church and
ensure income generation for youth.
As Project Manager you will
manage, coordinate, and monitor project activities and relationships
with partners and other project stakeholders to assist the achievement
of the SPICES project objectives advancing Catholic Relief Services’
work serving the poor and vulnerable.
You will manage the
development, implementation and consolidation of private sector
engagement processes including tenders and matching grants for
co-investments with anchor companies, business development services,
small and medium enterprises, farmers organizations and linkages with
internal and external buyers. Your project management skills and
knowledge of the program area will ensure that the CP delivers
high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the
impact of this project.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
- You
will lead technical, budget management, monitoring and reporting
activities through most of the project cycle – start-up, implementation
and close-out – in line with CRS program quality principles and
standards, donor requirements, and good practices. - Effectively
manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being.
Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans,
contribute to the recruitment process of project staff, and complete
performance management for direct reports. - Ensure learning
properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle.
Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation
activities following MEAL Policy. Proactively identify issues, report
them to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. - Engage
and strengthen partnerships relevant to agriculture and market systems,
applying appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools and
approaches. - Represent the organization with donors, INGO working
groups, UN, relevant local partners and relevant local government and
community actors for agriculture and agroforestry. - Coordinate
activities required for ensuring the financial, material and human
resources for the quality implementation of the project. Conduct
periodic budget reviews and follow-up with partners on timely submission
of financial reports to facilitate proper tracking of resource use. - Identify
staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of partner
organizations and contribute to capacity strengthening and required
interventions to support quality project implementation. - Assist
with preparation of trends analysis reports and disseminate results.
Review project documentation to ensure project file is complete with all
required documentation and is filed per agency and donor requirements.
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Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
Degree required. Master’s Degree in International Relations or in the
field of agriculture/ agroforestry would be a plus. - Minimum of 5
years of work experience in project management, ideally in the field of
agriculture, market systems development, and/ or private sector
engagement for an NGO. - Additional experience may substitute for some education.
Required Languages – English and Swahili
Travel – This position will be based in Korogwe, Tanga. Must be willing and able to travel up to 40 %.
- Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.
- Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with local stakeholders. Representation abilities.
- Ability to contribute to written reports
- Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented
- Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant grant management experience, especially for USG or other public donors, a plus .
- Staff supervision experience.
- Experience working with stakeholders at various levels and strengthening community partnerships.
- Ability to contribute to the development of technical proposals, a plus.
- Experience analyzing data and contributing to evaluation reports.
- Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Supervisory Responsibilities: 2 Project Officers
Key Working Relationships:
Internal
Head
of Programming, Head of Operations/Supply Chain Manager, Finance
Manager, Country Manager and MEAL Senior Project Officer, Regional
Technical Advisor for Agriculture/ Livelihoods and Market Systems
Development
External
Private sector actors, local partners including local government authorities, peer agencies, and donors
2. Project Officer for Agriculture, Agribusiness, and Livelihoods – 2 positions
Project Officer for Agriculture, Agribusiness, and Livelihoods (2 Posts) at Catholic Relief Services April 2025
JOB VACANCY
- Job Title: Project Officer for Agriculture, Agribusiness, and Livelihoods – 2 positions
- Reports to: Project Manager for Markets and Private Sector Engagement
- Department: Programming
- Salary Grade: 7
- Location: Muheza, Tanga and Same, Kilimanjaro
Job Summary:
CRS
Tanzania seeks qualified candidates for the position of Officer for
Agriculture, Agribusiness, and Livelihoods on the SPICES project
(Securing and Protecting Investments and Capacities for Environmental
Sustainability) in Kilimanjaro and Tanga Regions. This project aims to
provide farming families with opportunities to rebuild their farming
methods and use sustainable farming practices linked to growth and
diversified markets to drive positive changes to their lives,
livelihoods and landscapes.
In partnership with smallholder
farmers and selected private sector companies, the SPICES team will
co-create, co-invest and provide technical assistance to generate
inclusive high return business models in Tanzania to adapt the approach
to local knowledge, local needs and to ensure local leadership which
builds on experience in Madagascar. CRS will also work in close
collaboration with the Catholic Church via diocese and parishes to
leverage some of its underutilized resources and assets to promote
enterprise opportunities that both serve the mission of the Church and
ensure income generation for youth.
As a member of the SPICES
project team, you will monitor and report on all project activities in
support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and
vulnerable. You will focus on working across target value chains and
linking farmers with buyers and processors to introduce new business
practices, including organic agriculture, certification using accepted
standards for spices and agro-forestry integration including crop
diversification, soil and water management practices. Your thorough and
service-oriented approach will ensure that the project consistently
applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact
of its benefits to those we serve.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
- Support
the coordination and implementation of all assigned project activities
as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program
quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good
practices. - Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps
identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.
Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences. - Support
accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and
assisting partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data
per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with local partner(s) to
prepare reports per established reporting schedule. - Collect
information on staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of
partner organizations and monitor capacity building and technical
support activities to ensure effective impact. - Complete project
documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying
information for case studies and reports on promising practices.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or agriculture economics or relevant field preferred.
- Minimum
of 2 years of work experience in project support. Experience in the
field of market systems development and for an NGO would be a plus. - Additional experience may substitute for some education.
Required Languages – English and Swahili
Travel – The positions will be based in Muheza and Same. Must be willing and able to travel up to 40 %.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
- Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members
- Attention
to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned
responsibilities Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented - Preferred Qualifications Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.
- Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred.
- Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Supervisory Responsibilities None
Key Working Relationships:
Internal Head of Programming, Operations Manager, Finance Manager, Senior Project Officer for MEAL,
Regional
Technical Advisor for Agriculture, Livelihoods, and Market Systems
Development External Local authorities (LGA), private sector companies
and church partners
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. Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for
one’s own actions.
- Acts with Integrity – Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
- Builds and Maintains Trust – Shows consistency between words and actions.
- Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
- Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.
Agency Leadership Competencies:
- Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
- Develops
and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their
full potential and enhance team and agency performance. - Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.
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Our
Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations.
Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of
the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome
as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who
share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’
processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and
vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
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.
HOW TO APPLY:
-
Interested qualified candidates should submit their letter of
application together with their enclosed CV in PDF or Word format in a
single attachment which outlines their experience and sustainability of
the position applied to email address TZ_HR@crs.org not later than 19th April 2025. - The applicants should clearly state the Job title applied for in the subject line of the email.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female
candidates, people with disability and people from other recognized
marginalized backgrounds, are strongly encouraged to apply for this
position. CRS Tanzania recognizes many people do not have access to
university education, limited capacity to travel, women take career
breaks to care for family, and physical access for people with
disability is limited in some workplaces including in the field.
In
all recruitments, CRS Tanzania uses a competency-based selection
process. This ensures that if a candidate does not have a university
degree or many years of experience, their competencies and existing
expertise is assessed and valued. Go to our Homepage To Get Relevant Information.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employee.