Note: This is a remote position supporting Tanzania, Mozambique, and Lesotho (TaMoLe).\u00a0 Relocation or international benefits is not being offered for this role.\u00a0
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\nJob Summary
\nYou will provide program quality technical and management support in line with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) program quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices to the countries in your assigned ESARO country hub. This position will support CRS program offices in Tanzania, Mozambique and Lesotho (TaMoLe). Your work will advance the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable and enable scaling results. Your technical knowledge and program management experience and skills will contribute to determining how effective, adaptive, innovative and scalable CRS\u2019 programming is across the region.
\nRoles and Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Contribute to the advancement of the country strategy, in alignment with Vision 2030 and regional priorities, including the advancement of influence goals and donor engagement plans. Provide technical support to CP teams, remotely and on-site, for strategic planning and prioritization.
\nSupport design and delivery of quality assurance systems, including how to best apply program PQ and technical standards, best practices, partnership principles, and M&E.\u00a0Help ensure a cross-sectoral approach integrating gender, SDP mainstreaming, and climate.
\nLead or support the development of the technical design of new projects, including formal and informal proposal products. Advise project teams on integrating donor strategies, priorities and technical requirements into CRS\u2019 approach.\u00a0Contribute to CP efforts to preposition and leverage results from their work.
\nCoordinate capacity strengthening initiatives for staff and partners through helping develop learning and training strategies and agendas\/curriculums, leading virtual learning events, conducting trainings and workshops, and mentoring and coaching to CP staff.
\nAdvance knowledge management and learning by coordinating research studies, assisting with reviewing and documenting program impact, supporting design and delivery of learning events and sharing best practices, and coordinating production of internal\/external learning products.
\nProvide program quality management surge support to fill short-term CP gaps and support projects during program start-up, close-out, or other delivering key milestones in the project cycle.<\/p>\n
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\u00a0<\/p>\n
Excellent 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.
\nStrong strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment
\nStrong written and oral communication skills
\nStrong presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills
\nProactive, resourceful and results-oriented
\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Publisher, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.<\/p>\n
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\nPreferred Qualifications<\/p>\n
Master\u2019s Degree
\nKnowledge of CRS Partnership strategy and Partner management experience is an advantage.<\/p>\n
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\nRequired Languages:\u00a0English
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\nTravel:\u00a0Must be willing to travel up to\u00a035\u00a0%.
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\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\u00a0Yes
\nQualifications
\nBasic Qualifications<\/p>\n
Master\u2019s Degree in International Relations or a related field required.
\nAt least 5 \u2013 8 years relevant international working experience in an advisory or management role\u00a0with progressive responsibilities, ideally with\u00a0an international NGO.
\nAt least 3 years of supervisory experience, including performance evaluation, coaching and mentoring.
\nPrevious experience providing technical assistance and developing successful proposals for external donor funding is required.
\nDemonstrated application of technical principles and concepts. General knowledge of other related disciplines to ensure proper cross-sectoral approach.
\nExperience in business development, project design and proposal development including technical writing.
\nExperience in mentoring, coaching, facilitation and training applying adult learning principles and practices.
\nExperience with program monitoring and evaluation, including applying data collection tools and methodologies, data analysis, and data presentation.
\nExperience and skills\u00a0in networking and relations with donors, peer organizations, and\u00a0faith-based and civil society\u00a0partners.\u00a0Understanding of partnership principles.<\/p>\n
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\nAgency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):<\/p>\n
Personal Accountability\u00a0\u2013 Consistently takes responsibility for one\u2019s own actions.
\nActs with Integrity\u00a0\u2013 Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.\u00a0 Is considered honest.
\nBuilds and Maintains Trust\u00a0\u2013 Shows consistency between words and actions.
\nCollaborates with Others\u00a0\u2013 Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
\nOpen to Learn\u00a0\u2013 Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.<\/p>\n
Agency Leadership Competencies:<\/p>\n
Lead Change\u00a0\u2013 Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
\nDevelops and Recognizes Others\u00a0\u2013 Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
\nStrategic Mindset\u00a0\u2013 Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.<\/p>\n
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\nWhat we offer
\nCRS 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.
\nAbout Us
\nCatholic 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.
\nCRS 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.
\nCRS 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.
\nCRS 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.
\nDisclaimer:\u00a0 This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.\u00a0
\nCRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
\nGeneral Requirements
\nCRS 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.
\nCRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens\/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.
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