Job DescriptionJob Summary:You will provide technical advice, guidance, and support to a wide range of program design and implementation issues with a focus on larger projects in the area of Land Restoration in line with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) program quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices to regional and Country Program (CP) teams to advance the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable. Your technical knowledge, advice and guidance will contribute to determining how effective, adaptive and innovative CRS\u2019 Land Restoration programming is across the globe.\u00a0Roles and Key Responsibilities:Contribute to the development and implementation of agency-wide strategies, standards, tools, and best practices in that effectively engage partners, donors and governments. Help ensure a cross-sectoral approach integrating gender, protection mainstreaming, and disaster risk reduction.Provide technical solutions to regional and CP teams, remotely and on-site, for strategic planning and how to best apply program design and implementation standards, best practices, partnership principles, tools, and M&E, ensuring high-quality implementation.Contribute to regional and CP efforts to pre-position CRS for growth opportunities in Land restoration. Lead or contribute to the development of the technical design for large and\/or complex proposals, including defining appropriate monitoring systems and indicators. Advise project teams on integrating donor strategies, priorities and technical requirements into CRS\u2019 approach.Contribute to capacity strengthening initiatives in Land Restoration programming for staff and partner through helping develop learning and training strategies and agendas\/curriculums, conducting trainings and workshops, and mentoring and coaching to CP staff.Contribute to knowledge management and learning through collecting and analyzing program data, evaluating strategic projects, assisting with measuring program impact, capturing and sharing lessons learned and best practices, and research and internal reports.Establish and maintain relationships with donors, peer organizations, research and other institutions. Participate in forums in the area of to collect and share best practices and promote CRS\u2019 work.\u00a0Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExcellent relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and cultural settings.Strong strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgmentStrong written and oral communication skillsStrong presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skillsProactive, resourceful and results-oriented\u00a0\u00a0Required Languages\u00a0\u2013 English\u00a0Travel\u00a0\u2013 include percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to travel up to X %.\u00a0Supervisory Responsibilities: None\u00a0Key Working Relationships:Internal\u00a0Head of ProgramsProgram ManagersMEAL LeadExternalStrategic Change Platform 3Regional Technical AdvisorsQualificationsBasic QualificationsMaster\u2019s degree in agriculture or related to Land restoration required.Minimum of five years relevant international working experience in an advisory or management role with progressive responsibilities, ideally with an international NGO, with minimum of three years working for programming interventions in Land restoration.Previous experience providing technical assistance and developing successful proposals for external donor funding is required.Demonstrated application of technical principles and concepts in Land restoration. General knowledge of other related disciplines to ensure proper cross-sectoral approach.Experience in business development, project design and proposal development in Land restoration, including technical writing.Experience in mentoring, coaching, facilitation and training applying adult learning principles and practices.Experience with program monitoring and evaluation, including applying data collection tools and methodologies, data analysis, and data presentation.Experience and skills in networking and relations with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based and civil society partners. Understanding of partnership principles.Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks.\u00a0Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):Personal Accountability\u00a0\u2013 Consistently takes responsibility for one\u2019s own actions.Acts with Integrity\u00a0\u2013 Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.\u00a0 Is considered honest.Builds and Maintains Trust\u00a0\u2013 Shows consistency between words and actions.Collaborates with Others\u00a0\u2013 Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.Open to Learn\u00a0\u2013 Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.Agency Leadership Competencies:Lead Change\u00a0\u2013 Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.Develops and Recognizes Others\u00a0\u2013 Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.Strategic Mindset\u00a0\u2013 Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.\u00a0What we offerCRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan.\u00a0 Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment\/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role.\u00a0 CRS\u00b4 work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.About UsCatholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States.\u00a0Catholic Relief Services\u00a0works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. \u00a0Catholic Relief Services\u2019\u00a0relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.\u00a0 We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS\u2019 processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse.\u00a0\u00a0The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS\u00b4 Code of Conduct.CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people \u2013 especially children and vulnerable adults \u2013 to live free from abuse and harm.Disclaimer:\u00a0 This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.\u00a0CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.General RequirementsCRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate\u2019s ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements.\u00a0\u00a0All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination.CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens\/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.<\/p>\n
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