Country Manager, DRC in Kinshasa at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Country Manager, DRC

Location: Kinshasa, DR Congo-Kinshasa | (On-site)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Development, International Relations. Public Health or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing high value relief and development programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in international development, International Relations or a related field.
• Experience in complex development settings.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing high-value projects from multiple international donors and knowledge of relevant donor regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in business development and private sector engagement.
• Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships. Experience working with Church partners a plus.
• Proven track record of managing staff and developing leaders.
• Experience in Microsoft 360 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.), and information and budget management systems.
• Strong strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
• Ability to represent the agency at high levels.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong relationship management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally.
• Team leadership abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to remain proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.

Required Languages: Fluent in English and French, written and verbal

Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 30%

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

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. Salary and 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.