I. Management Quality Oversight

• Develop and implement the MQ strategy for the region and act as the team leader for that strategy.
  
• Develop/disseminate best practices on management issues within region and across regions.
  
• Actively participate in MQ Community of Practice with other DRDs/MQ, MPI, HR, Finance, and Internal Audit.
  
• Assure provision of technical assistance to country programs in management issues.
  
• Improve country program capacity to strengthen partner organizations.

II. Compliance

• Regularly analyze risks and liabilities through the Risk Disclosure process and provide recommendations for addressing them.
  
• Develop concrete strategies to monitor and improve country program compliance with policies and donor requirements (Patriot Act; export control/trade sanctions; USG Regulations, etc.).
  
• Review and approve all agreements (Consortium agreements, Transfer Authorizations, Cooperative agreements, Grant agreements, sub-recipient agreements, donor agreements, leases etc.).
  
• Disseminate and make available to all country programs all donor guidelines and requirements. Keep abreast of any new changes to the requirements and disseminate to all country programs.
  
• Identify training opportunities in grants management for staff development.
  
• Ensure with the RTA for Monetization, compliance with agency and CARO monetization review procedures.
  
• Actively support CPs on setting commodity and in-kind management systems.

III. Audits

• Provide guidance to country programs in preparation for and close-out of internal and external audits.
  
• Develop an action plan to address the major and more frequent audit findings.
  
• Ensure follow up on country program audit reports. Make sure all CPs are responding to and addressing the audit recommendations in a timely and efficient manner.

IV. Proposal and Budget Management

• Assist the RFO and Budget Development Specialist on proposal and budget review.
  
• In coordination with the RD, RFO and DRD/PQ, develop an investment strategy for the region that allows for an equitable and strategic investment of private resources to further the agency and regional strategy; ensure country program spending is closely monitored and that resources are directed appropriately.
  
• Support the RFO in the development and review of country APP. Lead the development of the regional office APP.

V. HR Management

• In conjunction with the RD, ensure regional/country compliance with the Performance Management System.
  
• Approve international staff allowances, timesheets and leave requests as delegated by the RD.
  
• Assist CPs, RD, and HR in staff development for international and national staff.
  
• Monitor and analyze regional staff base, trends, and needs in conjunction with HR and MPI.
  
• Monitor and provide guidance as necessary on regional compliance with HR policies and procedures.
  
• Review country program Personnel Policy Manuals to ensure compliance with agency policy and local law.
  
• Liaise with HR on staff development, management training, orientation, and policy issues.

VI. ICT Management

• Supervise the Regional Information Technology advisor, including performance management, objective and work plan setting
  
• Support the RISA to prioritize implementation of the Agency ICT Strategy in the region
  
• Promote optimal use of management information systems at country and regional levels (e.g. maintenance of Intranet sites; ensuring up-to-date IT in CPs)
  
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Regional Information Technology Advisor, Regional Monetization Advisor (shared with SARO), Regional Emergency and Security Advisor

Qualifications:

• Advance degree in development, management, accounting or related field.
  
• Minimum five years’ experience in non-profit management, and/or development and/or emergency programming, including at least 3 years living in a developing country; prior experience as a CRS country representative preferred.
  
• Knowledge and familiarity with USG reporting and program standards/compliance practices.
  
• Knowledge of Title II commodity management practices.
  
• Demonstrated understanding of industry standards and management best practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to utilize a variety of training and technical assistance methodologies appropriate for groups from diverse backgrounds.
  
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge in formal and informal settings
  
• Proven leadership qualities.
  
• Ability to function effectively as part of a multicultural team.

To apply, please visit, www.crs.org/about/careers