Project Manager Job at CRS – Markets & Private Sector

Project Manager for Markets and Private Sector Engagement Job Vacancy at CRS – April 2025

Working Hours: Full-time

Location: Korogwe, Tanga
Employer: Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Reports to: Head of Programming
Department: Programming
Salary Grade: 9

About CRS:
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS operates in over 100 countries, delivering programs in emergency response, health, agriculture, education, and more. In Tanzania, CRS collaborates with the Catholic Church, local partners, government, and the private sector to improve livelihoods through agriculture, nutrition, early childhood development, WASH, and health.

Job Summary:
CRS Tanzania is hiring a Project Manager for Markets and Private Sector Engagement for the SPICES project (Securing and Protecting Investments and Capacities for Environmental Sustainability). The project targets farming families in Kilimanjaro and Tanga, aiming to promote sustainable practices and strong market linkages. This role will lead private sector engagement, co-investment partnerships, and business model innovation with smallholder farmers and companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project technical implementation, budget management, and reporting across all phases.
• Supervise staff, manage performance, and support capacity development.
• Support project learning, evaluation, and adaptation.
• Build and manage partnerships with private sector actors, local stakeholders, and government entities.
• Represent CRS at various coordination and stakeholder meetings.
• Monitor project resources and ensure timely financial reporting from partners.
• Contribute to technical proposals and capacity-building interventions.
• Maintain organized project documentation and compliance with agency/donor standards.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s in agriculture/agroforestry or international relations preferred).
• At least 5 years’ experience in project management in agriculture or private sector engagement.
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili.
• Willingness to travel up to 40%.

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Strong leadership and relationship management skills.
• Critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Knowledge in data analysis, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with USG grant management and donor compliance (preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Agency Competencies (for all CRS staff):

• Accountability and integrity
• Collaboration and learning
• Change leadership and strategic thinking

Supervisory Responsibilities: 2 Project Officers
Key Relationships: Internal – Programming, Operations, MEAL, Regional Advisors; External – Private sector, donors, local government.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should send a letter of application and a CV (PDF or Word format, combined in one file) to [email protected] by 19th April 2025. Use the job title as the subject line of the email. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Female candidates, people with disabilities, and individuals from marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply. CRS values diverse educational and professional backgrounds and applies a competency-based hiring approach.

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