About CRS:
Catholic Relief Services is the official international relief and development 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 has worked in Ethiopia since 1958, responding to emergencies and helping develop strong, resilient families and communities. In close partnership with the Ethiopian Catholic Church, Government of Ethiopia and other actors, CRS currently implements emergency response, health, agriculture, and peacebuilding activities in nine of Ethiopia’s 10 regions, directly benefiting more than 5 million Ethiopians.
Job Summary:
The Ethics Unit Manager will be the point person for prevention, detection and response to fraud and safeguarding allegations and violations. S/he will lead a team of fraud and safeguarding investigators and trainers. Their knowledge and advice will help the strengthening of and adherences to standards for fraud and safeguarding prevention, contributing to the continued efficiency and effectiveness of our programming to the people we serve.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Head of Operations; Country Representative; Chiefs of Party and Head of Programs; Safeguarding and Protection PM; EARO Safeguarding Advisor; Ethics Unit Regional Managers and Field Officers; Ethics Unit Director; Regional Directors/Deputy Directors; Protection Technical Advisors.
External: CRS ET Partner Organizations; Donors, including USAID and UN agencies
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
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.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Travel – travel will vary; 33% anticipated travel in given year
Supervisory Responsibilities: Risk and Compliance Manager (direct); SPOs – Safeguarding (indirect)
Work Conditions/Environment Conditions: Normal office presence position
Department: Operations
Band: X
Reports To: Head of Operations
Education and Experience
Personal Skills
Required Languages – English and Amharic fluency required. Afaan Oromo proficiency or fluency desired.