Advisor II, Award Management Advisor, World Bank/Multi-lateral Development Banks - (US Only) in Baltimore, Maryland at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Advisor II, Award Management Advisor, World Bank/Multi-lateral Development Banks - (US Only)

Location: United States | (Remote)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in International Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, International Relations, Finance, Law, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience supporting donor-funded awards, grants, contracts, or project management functions in an international development context.
• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting World Bank and other institutional donor-funded awards.
• Experience providing compliance, operational, financial, contract, or project support to complex development programs.
• Familiarity with World Bank Procurement Regulations, ESF, and Investment Project Financing (IPF) mechanisms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience supporting World Bank-funded projects, government consultancy contracts, or other multilateral development bank-funded programs.
• Experience supporting start-up and implementation of large, multi-country, or multi-partner projects.
• Experience with contract negotiation, subcontract management, and audit compliance.
• Experience working in developing-country contexts.
• Experience supporting knowledge management and organizational learning initiatives.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools

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.