Deputy Chief of Party II - Operations in Baltimore, Maryland at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Deputy Chief of Party II - Operations

Location: Baltimore, MD, United States | (Remote)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, International Relations or a relevant technical area.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant management and technical experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing donor funds, including multi country grants.
• Recognized technical experience and qualifications in sector as demonstrated by peer reviewed publications, conference presentations etc.
• Experience coaching and mentoring project staff.
• Demonstrated experience of successful management, including management of functions of complex, high-value, multi-activity projects and logistics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships. Knowledge of CRS partnership strategy.
• Experience in managing the operation functions for multi-country opportunities with high profile donors.
• Experience managing complex USG awards in the areas of finance, procurement HR, logistics, information technology, and administration.
• Experience working internationally in Latin America, Africa, or Asia.
• Experience working with and supporting capacity building activities with local governments to strengthen national systems for scale and impact.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
• Strong knowledge and experience in budget management.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.
• Strong strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
• Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
• Team leadership abilities with diverse and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented mindset.

Required Languages: Fluency in English required. Fluency in French or Spanish a plus.

Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 35 %.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

What we offer

CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan. Salary and 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. CRS´ work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.

CRS is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Selection and hiring decisions are made without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, veteran status or any other protected area.