Job Vacancies at Catholic Relief Services

Catholic Relief Services is the official agency of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops for relief and development assistance overseas and currently seeks for qualified personnel to fill the following positions:


REGIONAL TEAM LEADER – 7D/SUN Project
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Knowledge, skill and ability:
• Medical Degree or Master’s Degree in a relevant field preferably in health, HIV/AIDS or social work;
• Minimum six years experience in the design, management and monitoring of PEPFAR, Global Fund or similar donor-funded health programs, with at least two years supervisory experience:
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English;
• Experience working with faith-based partners desirable;
• Willingness to travel within Nigeria a minimum of 50% of the time; and
• Nigerian nationality


PROJECT MANAGER – 7D/SUN Project
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Knowledge, skill and ability:
• Bachelors degree in Health or equivalent areas is required, masters in public health or related field is strongly preferred
• Five years of experience in the design, management and monitoring of public health programs, including significant HIV/AIDS experience;
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English;
• Experience working with faith-based partners desirable;
• Willingness to travel within Nigeria up to 50% of the time; and
• Nigerian nationality


ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR
Location: Abuja, Nigeria.
Knowledge, skill and ability:
• Masters degree in Education, Development, Organizational Development or Management.
• Minimum of six years relevant experience, preferably with an International Organization.
• Thorough knowledge of best practices in capacity strengthening and institutional development with prior experience in curriculum design
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with HIV/AIDS and previous experience with in PEPFAR or Global Fund projects is preferable
• Willingness to travel within Nigeria up to 50% of the time; and
• Nigerian nationality.


Method of Application:
Interested applicants should request for application forms from recruitments@ng.caro.crs.org fill the forms and send back to the same address as a single attached document. Only electronic applications will be received and only shortlisted candidates can be contacted. Only completed applications sent in before 5pm August 28th 2009 will be processed.

CRS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, etc. Qualified women and PLHIV are especially encouraged to apply


Closing Date: 28th August 2009.