Technical Advisor II - Child Protection and Care System Strengthening in Baltimore, Maryland at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Technical Advisor II - Child Protection and Care System Strengthening

Location: Baltimore, MD, United States | (Remote)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Child Protection, International Development, Social Policy, Public Policy, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Human Services, Education, or a related field.
• 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 supporting child protection systems strengthening, family care reform, alternative care, safeguarding, or related programming.

• Previous experience providing technical assistance and developing successful proposals for external donor funding is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Child Protection, Social Policy, Public Administration, International Development, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Human Services, Education, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated application of technical principles and concepts in child protection systems strengthening, family-based care reform, safeguarding, alternative care, and social service workforce strengthening. General knowledge of other related disciplines to ensure a proper cross-sectoral approach.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks.
• Experience in business development, project design and proposal development in child protection system strengthening, family-based care reform, safeguarding, social protection, or related fields, including technical writing.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, facilitation and training applying adult learning principles and practices.
• Experience with program monitoring and evaluation, including applying data collection tools and methodologies, data analysis, data presentation, and data use for decision-making.
• Experience and skills in networking and relations with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based civil society partners. Understanding of partnership principles.
• Excellent relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and cultural settings.
• Strong strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills
• Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented

Required Languages: Fluency in English required. Fluency in Spanish or French a plus.

Travel: include percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to travel up to 35%.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No.

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. Salary and 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.