Technical Advisor II, Program Quality - Syria, Lebanon & Iraq (Remote) in Baltimore, Maryland at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Technical Advisor II, Program Quality - Syria, Lebanon & Iraq (Remote)

Location: Lebanon | and 2 more | (Remote)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in international development, international relations, or related field required
• Minimum of eight years relevant international working experience in an advisory or management role with progressive responsibilities, with at least three years experience in a developing country.
• Experience with grants management and project management, ideally with an international NGO.
• Previous experience providing technical assistance and developing successful proposals for external donor funding is required.
• Experience in business development, project design and proposal development including technical writing.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, facilitation and training applying adult learning principles and practices.
• Experience with program monitoring and evaluation, including applying data collection tools and methodologies, data analysis, and data presentation.
• Experience and skills in networking and relations with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based and civil society partners. Understanding of partnership principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in Syria, Lebanon and/or Iraq, or related contexts
• Based in Syria, Lebanon or Iraq preferred
• Demonstrated experience utilizing diverse, proactive strategies to competitively position his/her organization for new funding and productive institutional relationships.
• Exceptional writer with expert command of English grammar and AP style.
• Experience with Gulf donors, development banks, and/or Green Climate Fund are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of CRS programs, justice agenda and Catholic Social Teaching principles a plus.

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.