About CRS: 

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) 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, regardless of race, religion, or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work are accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. Since 2004, CRS has provided life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable communities negatively impacted by conflict and natural disasters in areas such as the Darfur region. 

Background: 

CRS Sudan will implement an emergency food security program to address acute food security shocks in Sudan. The project will serve as a food pipeline for affected populations in Central and West Darfur. 

JOB SUMMARY

The Safe and Dignified Programming (SDP) SPO will provide tools, technical support and oversight on safe and dignified programming initiatives of the Sudan Emergency Project in project locations within the assigned state. The SDP SPO will help ensure the effective implementation of safe programming, protection mainstreaming, feedback, response and complaint mechanism (FCRM), service mapping, and participation in cluster coordination. The SPO will coordinate with the safeguarding units dedicated to staff and partner safeguarding and also support and oversee integration of gender and social inclusion components in the project activities.

ROLES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the implementation of project SDP Strategy on Sudan Emergency Project and other CRS projects in the assigned state
• Coordinate with SEP implementing partners to identify and action project safeguarding priorities and capacity building opportunities, including for example, Safeguarding Checklist & Action Plan, Legal Analysis, and others;
• Support the implementation of gender specified action plans, and social inclusivity initiatives relevant for the project. 
• Work with the SDP Program Manager to develop regular updates and reports.
• Support the capacity building on SDP and Protection Mainstreaming for project staff through training and facilitating regular meetings, etc.
• Support SEP implementing partner(s) to ensure Essential Service Mapping / referral pathways (project-level) are kept up to date and reviewed on an annual basis;
• Engage with SDP PM to triage initial safeguarding or protection-related concerns or queries from colleagues; help ensure survivors receive immediate support and/or appropriate referrals following disclosure;
• Become familiar with, and facilitate linkages with relevant REDI resources, e.g. on responding to microaggressions, unconscious bias, and gender equity;
• Support the implementation of project FCRMs, ensuring they are functional, safe, accessible, and effective for communities, and especially vulnerable and marginalized populations;
• Ensure project staff mainly, frontline staff are aware on how to report safeguarding and protection issues, suspicions, and concerns.
• Support the implementation of Common Humanitarian Standards (CHS) action planning for safeguarding and protection.
• Participate in and contribute to in-country PSEA/Protection/GBV networks and cluster forums and ensure project staff are kept abreast of global and local initiatives and resources;

TYPICAL BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in a relevant field of study (Human Rights Law, Gender, International Development, Social Work, Psychology, etc.) or equivalent professional experience.
• Two or more years of relevant experience (safeguarding, protection, gender) in an advisory or management role with progressive responsibilities. NGO experience preferred. 
• Experience advising or providing direction to staff by using effective interpersonal and communication skills; influence others both within and outside of functional areas of responsibility. 
• Experience creating and rolling out culturally sensitive training and capacity-building programs, materials, and communications.
• Solid organizational/time management skills: the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced multi-tasking team environment.
• Strong analytical and report building skills; strong computer skills including facility with standard desktop applications.
• Humble and approachable; a problem solver who seeks to find constructive solutions within compliance and policy requirements.

Required/Desired Foreign Language: Excellent command of English and Arabic is required.

Travel Required: Approximately 50% travel within Sudan.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Ability to develop integrated plans that propel initiatives forward and identify ways in which to work collaboratively across departments. 
• Ability to communicate in a timely manner to enable others to plan accordingly.
• Ability to assess, organize and interpret information to draw reasonable conclusions. 
• Ability to easily collaborate with others, and influence without formal authority, working towards common goals and objectives.
• Ability to explain ideas and processes clearly and address sensitive subject matters. Ability to facilitate discussions with various levels of staff. 
• Personal and professional commitment to treat all people with fairness, honesty, dignity and respect.
• Demonstrates gender-positive, disability-positive, and survivor-positive attitudes 
• Knowledge of industry safeguarding/sexual exploitation and abuse principles and standards

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 fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results. 

• Integrity 
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation 
• Builds Relationships 
• Develops Talent 
• Strategic Mindset 
• Accountability & Stewardship 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None 

Key Working Relationships: 

Supervisory: TBD

Internal: SEP Program Team, MEAL TA II, Deputy Chief of Part Quality, Technical Advisors, Risk and Compliance Manager, MEAL-PQ unit, other programming and operations colleagues

External: Peer agencies, Partners, private sector, project participants 

 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 does not exhaustively list the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Submission location: - 

If interested, please submit cover letter, resume and copies of your education and work certificates to Catholic Relief Services- Sudan - West Darfur – ElGeniena Office. Ensure that your cover letter or resume has a phone number where you can be reached.