[Hiring] Technical Advisor III @Catholic Relief Services | CRS

Role Description

The Technical Advisor III, EurAsia Resilient Homes and Communities works with country programs (CPs), regional leadership and colleagues across the agency to advance CRS EurAsia’s Resilient Homes & Communities programs, resources, scale, and impact. The Technical Advisor regularly engages regional actors and donors and works closely with CRS departments and country teams to establish strategic partnerships and explore program and funding opportunities.

S/he leads strategic resource mobilization by developing resourcing plans, analyzing funding opportunities, cultivating partnerships, and providing hands-on support to country teams to secure resources for resilient H&C initiatives across the region.

The Technical Advisor advises on systems change and systems-strengthening strategic approaches, facilitates cross-learning, and contextualizes agency guidance to advance CRS’ work in systems strengthening. S/he leads the development of strategic learning priorities and coordinates evidence generation and sharing.

S/he ensures high-quality, scalable programming that advances CRS’ humanitarian, recovery and development objectives, strengthens local systems, and positions CRS as a sector leader while ensuring alignment with organization’s quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices. The Advisor will coordinate closely with other CRS teams, especially HRD H&C, ensuring the region is leveraging the agency’s technical expertise and leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in program management and technical advisory roles.
• Strong understanding of resilient housing and community development.
• Proven ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and build partnerships.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to analyze funding opportunities and develop resource mobilization strategies.

Requirements

• Lead the development of CRS EurAsia’s resilient H&C program strategy.
• Directly support country colleagues in design and approaches in resilient H&C.
• Ensure resilient H&C program designs align with global and regional priorities.
• Establish a EurAsia resource mobilization plan for top tier funders.
• Ensure application of best practices, tools, guidelines and standards are followed.
• Leverage existing results and strategic partnerships to advance systems-based solutions.
• Collaborate with communications teams to develop communication strategies.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and impactful environment.
• Engagement with diverse stakeholders and communities.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Company Description

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.