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' relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding. We welcome as part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and commitment to serving those in need.

Position Overview

CRS is seeking to hire a Project Director based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. This position is contingent on receiving funding from the donor.

Project Background

CRS is seeking a three-year U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Local and Regional Purchase (LRP) grant. The project will support the Burkina Faso Ministry of Education (MoE) to improve school canteen procurement systems. The LRP targets the supply of locally produced and procured nutritious foods for public primary schools in the Center North region.

Primary Responsibilities

The Project Director will be responsible for the overall management of the program, including all aspects of food supply chain management. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a "Farm to Fork" approach involving producers, transporters, and institutional partners
• Building institutional capacity with the School Feeding program of the Ministry of Education, Literacy, and Promotion of National Languages (MENAPLN)
• Strengthening and implementing local procurement mechanisms to ensure sufficient nutritious foods for grade school children attending government schools in the Centre Nord Region
• Coordinating with multiple partners including the Ministry of Agriculture, mayors, School Management Committees (COGES), and other stakeholders at national and local levels
• Managing all project implementation activities