CRS recruits 01 Project Director

About the Organization

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, without regard to race, religion, or nationality. CRS welcomes people of all faiths and secular traditions who share its values and commitment to serving those in need.

Position Overview

CRS is seeking a Project Director to lead a three-year U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Local and Regional Purchase (LRP) grant initiative in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. This position is contingent on receiving donor funding.

Project Background

The LRP project will support the Burkina Faso Ministry of Education (MoE) to improve school canteen procurement systems. The initiative targets the supply of locally produced and procured nutritious foods for public primary schools in the Centre Nord region, using a "Farm to Fork" approach.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide overall management and coordination of the program
• Oversee all aspects of food supply chain management involving producers, transporters, and institutional partners
• Build institutional capacity with the School Feeding program of the Ministry of Education, Literacy, and Promotion of National Languages (MENAPLN)
• Strengthen and implement local procurement mechanisms to ensure sufficient nutritious foods for grade school children in government schools
• Coordinate with key partners including the Ministry of Agriculture, mayors, School Management Committees (COGES), and other stakeholders at national and local levels
• Manage project implementation and activities

Location

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso