Advisor II, Donor Engagement and Technical Learning in Baltimore, Maryland at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Advisor II, Donor Engagement and Technical Learning

Location: Remote, United States | and 3 more | (Remote)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, agriculture, agroecology, natural resource management, environmental science, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Conservation Agriculture.
• Significant experience navigating high-level negotiation and complex partnership issues.
• Proven ability to write high-quality technical proposals and reports.
• Experience engaging with donors and partner organizations and facilitating collaborative processes.
• Experience with program monitoring and evaluation including development of indicators, data collection tools and methodologies, data analysis, and data presentation.
• Experience and skills to represent the organization at meetings with donors, government, international NGOs, local partners – faith-based and civil society. Understanding of partnership principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• Experience working in an INGO.
• Experience supporting innovation, scaling approaches, or adaptive management processes

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding and application of technical principles and concepts in regenerative/ conservation agriculture practices. Good knowledge of related disciplines to ensure a proper cross-sectoral approach.
• Knowledge of foundation and corporate donor perspectives and strategic priorities.
• Working knowledge of Water Smart Agriculture, conservation agriculture, or regenerative agriculture principles
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in multiple geographic and cross-cultural locations particularly in LACRO or similar contexts
• Ability to gather, comprehend new information, distill it and then communicate it to others based on the audience, strong presentation and communication skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented with the ability to work independently and in a team.
  • Ability to adapt approaches and plans based on evolving contexts and client needs.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail and capacity to translate complex concepts for internal and external audiences.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required, knowledge of Salesforce, Oracle, Web Conferencing Applications, and other systems a plus and knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support BD a plus.

Required Languages: Fluency in English and Spanish required.

Travel: Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

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.