Technical Advisor II – Emergency Response and Recovery Surge Support, Europe, Middle East, Asia at Catholic Relief Services – Baltimore, Maryland

Position title: Technical Advisor II – Emergency Response and Recovery Surge Support, Europe, Middle East, Asia

Location: United States | (Remote)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, Disaster Response or a related field required.
• 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 for programming interventions in Emergency Response and Recovery program management.
• Previous experience providing technical assistance and developing successful proposals for external donor funding is required.
• Experience with program monitoring and evaluation, including applying data collection tools and methodologies, data analysis, and data presentation.
• Experience in business development, project design and proposal development in emergency response, including technical writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in international development, disaster response, or a related field is an advantage.
• Experience in complex/conflict-affected contexts in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
• Knowledge of Humanitarian principles, standards and system, with specific knowledge of CRS and Caritas Internationalis emergency programming and standards a plus.
• Experience with and enthusiasm for coaching, mentoring and on the job training.
• Practical knowledge/skills in Information and Community Technology (ICT) and Information Management.

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 and Salary 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.