Technical Advisor II – Food Security, Livelihoods and Markets – Sudan FNS Plan Lead in Baltimore, Maryland at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Technical Advisor II – Food Security, Livelihoods and Markets – Sudan FNS Plan Lead

Location: Kenya | and 1 more | (Remote)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in international development, or fields related to food security, livelihoods and market-based response programming.
• Minimum of eight 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 overseas in multiple regions as a technical advisor and/or program manager of a Market-based Program and/or multi-sectoral project with a Food Security and Livelihoods component. Experience managing in-kind food assistance programs ( e.g. USAID Title II) is highly desirable.
• Previous experience providing technical assistance and developing successful proposals for external donor funding is required.
• Strong understanding and application of technical principles and concepts in Food Security and Livelihoods. Good knowledge of related disciplines to ensure proper cross-sectoral approach. Understanding of nutrition technical principles an advantage.
• Track record of contributing to successful business development activities capturing public and/or private donor funding in Market-based Programming.
• Experience in the development and production of curricula, tools, and other products to support Market-based Programming interventions and programming. Demonstrated experience to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and informal methods.
• Knowledge of, and experience in, conducting market assessments and response analysis to inform modality decisions across different areas of programming, particularly in emergency rapid-onset humanitarian contexts
• Experience with program monitoring and evaluation including development of indicators, data collection tools and methodologies, data analysis, and data presentation.
• Experience and skills in networking and relations with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based civil society partners. Understanding of partnership principles.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications and understanding of information and budget management systems and knowledge-sharing networks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in international development, or fields related to food security, livelihoods and market-based response programming is an advantage

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.