Advisor Sr, GCF Pipeline and Capture Lead (US Only) in Baltimore, Maryland at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Advisor Sr, GCF Pipeline and Capture Lead (US Only)

Location: United States | (Remote)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in climate change, environmental sustainability, international development, business development, international relations, or a related field.
• 10 years relevant experience in international development, climate finance, institutional fundraising, capture management, proposal management, or related business development functions.
• Demonstrated experience with institutional climate funding streams, including the GCF. Familiarity with other multilateral climate funds, development finance institutions, bilateral donors, foundations, or corporate climate funding is desirable.
• Strong track record in donor intelligence, capture planning, pipeline management, proposal governance, and coordination across diverse technical and operational stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience developing practical tools, guidance, templates, and standardized processes and improving them through user feedback and organizational learning.
• Experience managing consultant rosters, developing scopes of work or job descriptions, vetting candidates, and deploying external expertise against proposal needs.
• Strong understanding of GCF investment criteria, country ownership, proposal stages, review requirements, and the roles required to develop Concept Notes and Funding Proposals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in climate change, environmental sustainability, international development, business development, international relations, or a related field.

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.