Humanitarian Operations Technical Advisor II Finance & Grant Management, Global Remote in Baltimore, Maryland at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Humanitarian Operations Technical Advisor II Finance & Grant Management, Global Remote

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

Basic Qualifications

• Master's Degree international development related field, or its equivalent, required.
• Minimum of five years relevant international working experience in an advisory or management role with progressive responsibilities, ideally with an international NGO, with minimum of three years working for programming interventions in Humanitarian Operations.
• Knowledge of technical principles and concepts in Humanitarian Operations, with special focus on finance and grant management. General knowledge of other related disciplines to ensure proper cross-sectoral approach.
• Previous experience providing technical assistance and developing successful proposals for external donor funding is required.
• Budgeting and budget management experience required, including developing comprehensive budgets and budget narratives for proposals.
• Experience with program monitoring and evaluation, including applying data collection tools and methodologies, data analysis, and data presentation.
• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining effective partnerships and in building the capacity of local organizations.
• Knowledge of capacity strengthening best practices. Proven expertise in coordinating operations management and procedures training programs to support the development of emergency response staff.
• Demonstrated application of technical principles and concepts in Humanitarian Coordination. General knowledge of other related disciplines to ensure proper cross-sectoral approach.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, facilitation and training applying adult learning principles and practices.
• Experience and skills in networking and relations with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based and civil society partners. Understanding of partnership principles.
• Knowledge of CRS programming, Integral Human Development, SPHERE standards, Core Humanitarian Standards and Catholic Social Teaching principles preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience of integrating cross-cutting themes such as capacity strengthening, protection mainstreaming, gender, good governance, and peacebuilding.
• Knowledge of the relevant public donors’ regulations will be highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong finance and grant management skills, and accounting software user skills required.
• Able to work in INSIGHT and GATEWAY, or similar such systems and applications.
• Extremely flexible and can cope with stressful situations in emergency environments.
• Strong 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.
• Good strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgments and make decisions independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work both as a motivating member and a leader of a diverse team.
• Good supervisory skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in strategic planning initiatives.
• Proven ability to analyze reports or issues and to provide appropriate recommendations required.
• Strong knowledge of effective management practices desired.
• Experience with staff care in emergency settings.
• Good technical writing skills.
• Presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills.
• Proactive, resourceful and results oriented.

Required Languages - English and French. Spanish a plus.

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 50 %.

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.