Technical Advisor I, Cash & Markets in Baltimore, Maryland at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Technical Advisor I, Cash & Markets

Location: Nairobi, Greater Nairobi, Kenya | (Remote)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in humanitarian assistance, social policy, economics or related field required.
• Minimum of five-eight years relevant work experience with progressive responsibilities, ideally with an international NGO, with minimum of two years relevant emergency response and field-based experience in cash and market-based programming, including in protracted and rapid onset crisis contexts.
• Experienced trainer in CVA Programming. Knowledge of technical principles and concepts in cash and market-based programming, including experience with multiple CVA delivery mechanisms.
• Demonstrated experience in designing CVA Programs, particularly for US Government funding, and designing and implementing Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) or sectoral cash and voucher programs related to Food Security, Livelihoods, Shelter or WASH sectors. Experience in other sectoral cash programming, such as Nutrition, DRR, and/or Protection, desirable. Experience with e-voucher platforms highly desirable.
• Knowledge of, and experience in, conducting market assessments and response analysis to inform modality decisions across different areas of programming, particularly in emergency rapid-onset humanitarian contexts.
• Experience in innovative project design for rapid response with market-based programming in a diversity of contexts.
• Experience in proposal development, for government and/or private donors.
• Knowledge of capacity strengthening and technical accompaniment best practices, with a focus on collaboration and supporting partner-led responses.
• Experience and skills in networking and relations with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based and civil society partners. Understanding of partnership principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), data analytics and PowerBi.
• Master's Degree in humanitarian assistance, social policy, economics or related field is an advantage.

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. 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.