Technical Advisor I - Climate in Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Technical Advisor I - Climate

Location: Addis Ababa, Oromia, Ethiopia | (On-site)
Qualifications:

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in climate science, or other related field required. Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in an advisory or management role with progressive responsibilities, with an international NGO, with minimum of three years working for programming interventions in climate and early warning system
• Previous experience providing technical assistance and developing successful proposals for external donor funding.
• Demonstrated application of technical principles and concepts in climate in both humanitarian and development program contexts and including climate sensitive interventions.
• General knowledge of other related disciplines to ensure solid cross-sectoral approach.
• Experience in business development, project design and proposal development in climate change adaptation and mitigation, climate monitoring, including technical writing.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, facilitation, and training applying adult learning principles and practices.
• Work with CRS Communications Manager/behavioral change manager on social behavior change material development related to anticipatory climate actions.
• Experience with program monitoring and evaluation, including applying data collection tools and methodologies, data analysis, data presentation and data use for decision making.
• Experience and skills in networking and relations with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based and civil society partners. Understanding of partnership principles.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks.

Personal Skills

• Excellent relationship management skills with 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 strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills
• Proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented

Required/Desired Foreign Language: English and Amharic, additional national languages a plus.

Travel Required: 40%

Key Working Relationships:

• Supervisory: n/a
• Internal: JEOP program quality unit, CRS Ethiopia technical units, CRS regional counterparts.
• External: JEOP implementing partners, Ethiopian meteorological agency, WFP, FEWSNET, line ministries

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.

Note: This position is for Ethiopian Nationals only.

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.