Business Development Writer, Global Remote in Baltimore, Maryland at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Business Development Writer, Global Remote

Location: United States | (Remote)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, international development or related field.
• Minimum eight years of experience in international development, with at least three of those years writing competitive funding proposals or other persuasive, audience-focused technical communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English, communications, international development or related field.
• At least three years' experience in a developing country.
• Extensive experience writing competitive proposals for a variety of bilateral and multilateral donors and across technical areas, including agriculture, food security, resilience, health and emergency response.
• Demonstrated experience, particularly as a lead writer, contributing to competitive applications and proposals in programming contexts similar to those in which CRS operates.
• Experience leading technical writing and sectoral knowledge in one or more of the following sectors: agriculture, food security, resilience, health and emergency response.
• Familiarity with key funding agencies (World Bank, EU, FCDO, USG, foundations and corporations).
• Familiarity with BD standards, terminology and best practice, such as win themes and discriminators.
• Experience providing remote support to diverse teams.
• Knowledge of CRS programs, justice agenda and Catholic Social Teaching principles.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages, information management systems and artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

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.