Field Operations Manager (Kenyan Nationals Only) in Marsabit, Marsabit at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Field Operations Manager (Kenyan Nationals Only)

Location: Marsabit, Kenya | (On-site)
Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Business Administration, International Development, International Relations, Project Management, or another relevant field. Additional relevant experience may substitute for some education, consistent with CRS HR policy.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in international development and/or humanitarian response, including project or field operations management.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex field operations involving program teams, operations, implementing partners, government stakeholders, and communities.
• Experience supervising staff and building collaborative, accountable, and high-performing teams.
• Experience working with local implementing partners, including coordination, capacity strengthening, and accountability.
• Experience with donor-funded humanitarian or development programs; food assistance experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of administration, budgeting, procurement, logistics, security, and resource stewardship.
• Experience in complex, remote or emergency-response environments is strongly preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and relevant information management systems.

Agency 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 enhances team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset - Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

What we offer:

CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world. CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting men, women, boys and girls safe from abuse, exploitation, and harm.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for this position, especially those from marginalized and people with disabilities backgrounds

Data Protection/Disclaimer:

Catholic Relief Services is committed to ensuring the security and protection of the personal information that we process, and to provide a compliant and consistent approach to data protection.

Recruitment Disclaimer:

We wish to notify that CRS does not demand or charge any fee/charges from the aspiring candidates for considering their candidature, or at any time during the recruitment process, nor have we authorized any individual, agency or firm to recruit candidates for us. Any person seeking employment with CRS needs to be cautious and not trust any agency or individual claiming to be our representative and charging fees for providing/securing employment with us.

CRS is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Selection and hiring decisions are made without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, veteran status or any other protected area.