Technical Advisor I - Resource Mobilization and Asset Management in Lilongwe, Central Region at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Technical Advisor I - Resource Mobilization and Asset Management

Location: Lilongwe, Malawi | (On-site)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Investment Management, Resource Planning, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated experience in strategic resource mobilization, focusing on securing agricultural financing, grant structuring, and sustainable investment models.
• Expertise in developing financial models, including cost-benefit analysis, investment risk assessments, and optimizing productive assets for farmer groups and agribusiness cooperatives.
• Strong ability to engage with impact investors, government subsidies, and financing institutions to secure long-term agricultural development funds.

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.