Program Manager II, Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment, Egypt in Egypt | (On-site) at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Program Manager II, Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment, Egypt

Location: Egypt | (On-site)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, International Relations, Economics, Business Administration, or in a related field. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
• Minimum of five years of experience in coordinating or managing moderate to complex projects required, preferably with an international NGO.
• Project management experience in livelihoods and/or economic empowerment is required.
• Experience in managing moderately complex projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in international development, International Relations, Economics, Business Administration, or in a related field.
• Experience in an international NGO an advantage.
• Experience working in the MENA region is desirable

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• MEAL skills and experience required.
• Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
• Good experience in project grants management, including project design, preferably for grants from multiple public donors, including USAID.
• Demonstrated ability to write high quality technical proposals.
• Experience engaging with partner organizations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound judgment and decisions and offer innovative solutions
• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to work effectively with culturally diverse groups and relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
• Good presentation and facilitation skills
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to write reports.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.

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.