Technical Advisor III, EurAsia Resilient Homes and Communities (Europe, Middle East & Asia) at Catholic Relief Services – Baltimore, Maryland

Position title: Technical Advisor III, EurAsia Resilient Homes and Communities (Europe, Middle East & Asia)

Location: Remote, Bosnia and Herzegovina | and 4 more | (Remote)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or other relevant field.
• Minimum of ten years relevant international working experience in an advisory role with progressive responsibilities, ideally with an international NGO, with minimum of five years working in emergency preparedness, response and recovery programming.
• Experience applying the principles and concepts of influence and scaling, which may include evidence translation, advocacy, communication, partnership, or others.
• Experience and skills in networking and engaging with peer organizations, private sector actors, faith-based and civil society partners.
• Comprehensive experience in resource mobilization and
• Experience with program monitoring and evaluation and learning including development of learning plans, indicators, data collection tools and methodologies, data analysis, as well as data presentation.

Preferred Qualifications   

• Masters degree preferred in International Relations, Development Studies or related field.
• Technical and/or academic publications are highly desirable. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities    

• Strong communications and presentation skills; ability to represent and present at high levels; able to develop tailored and persuasive messaging for varied audiences. Understanding of public-private partnership principles.
• Familiarity with a broad range of public and private donors, including US Government (USG), non-USG entities (FCDO, World Bank, ADB, EU, UN, etc.), as well as foundations and corporations.
• Track record of contributing to successful business development activities capturing public and/or private donor funding in humanitarian shelter and settlement programming.
• Expert level management of risk and complexity, expert level management of people, and expert level management of resources.
• Expert with business development, institutional strengthening and partnership building required.
• Strong understanding and application of technical principles and concepts in humanitarian programming. Good knowledge of related disciplines to ensure proper cross-sectoral approach.

Required Languages: English;

Travel: Position is remote with expected travel up to 40%.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

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.