Emergency Program Manager I, Jamaica (Global Remote) in Jamaica | (On-site) at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Emergency Program Manager I, Jamaica (Global Remote)

Location: Jamaica | (On-site)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, International Relations or in the field of Project Management, or related fields, is required.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant field-based experience in coordinating or managing moderately complex projects required, preferably with an international NGO.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to navigate the humanitarian coordination systems and platforms, including stakeholder engagement with local partners, UN bodies, and clusters.
• Knowledge of humanitarian programming, Integral Human Development, SPHERE standards and Catholic Social Teaching principles preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience of integrating cross-cutting themes such as capacity building, emergency response, early recovery, disaster risk reduction, cash assistance, and systems strengthening.
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning, particularly during proposal design, start-up, and close-out, as well as development of MEAL tools and methodologies for data collection and analysis.
• Demonstrated experience of working with and building capacity of local partners. Experience with church partners a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent professional communications skills, both oral and written, in English.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
• Extremely flexible, and the ability to cope with stressful situations in emergency environments.
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point) are necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Project management experience in disaster risk reduction, MPCA, livelihoods, shelter, and/or food security highly desirable.
• MEAL skills and experience preferred.

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.