Global Awards and Project Support (GAPS) Director II in Baltimore, Maryland at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Global Awards and Project Support (GAPS) Director II

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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in development, a related sector, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum eight years of relevant international work experience, including a history of project management.
• Minimum five years of management experience.
• Experience with and knowledge of multiple donors, including their practices, preferences, and applicable regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in international development, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant international work experience, including substantial project, award, or portfolio management responsibility.
• Minimum eight years of progressively responsible management experience, including management of Chiefs of Party, Project Directors, or senior technical and operational leaders.
• Previous experience as a Chief of Party, Project Director, or senior portfolio leader for high-value public donor-funded programs relevant to CRS’s operating context.
• Demonstrated success in business development, capture, proposal governance, donor negotiation, and transition from award to implementation.
• Experience with U.S. Government awards and contracts and with other donors and institutions such as the Global Fund, Gavi, World Bank Group, United Nations, regional development banks, and foundations.
• Experience leading complex, geographically dispersed teams and managing a diverse portfolio of grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts.

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.