Technical Advisor II, Program Quality - Ethiopia & Uganda in Baltimore, Maryland at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Technical Advisor II, Program Quality - Ethiopia & Uganda

Location: Ethiopia | and 1 more | (Remote)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations or a related field.
• Minimum of eight years relevant international working experience in an advisory or management role with progressive responsibilities.
• Previous experience providing technical assistance and developing successful proposals for external donor funding is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in International Relations or a related field.
• Experience in an international NGO.
• Experience with grants management and project management, in an international NGO.
• Experience in business development, project design and proposal development including technical writing.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and training through adult learning principles and practices.
• Experience with program monitoring and evaluation, including applying data collection tools and methodologies, data analysis, and data presentation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent relationship management skills. 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 networking skills and ability to build relationships with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based and civil society partners. Understanding of partnership principles.
• Ability to apply technical principles and concepts. General knowledge of related disciplines to ensure proper cross-sectoral approach.
• Strong strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills.
• Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented mindset.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks.

Required Languages: English fluency (written and verbal) is required.

Travel: Must be able to travel up to 30% travel within Ethiopia, Uganda and Eastern/Southern Africa

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

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.