[Hiring] Technical Advisor III, Development Finance for Water and Environment @Catholic Relief Services | CRS

Role Description

The Technical Advisor for Development Finance in Water and Environment (TA-WE) contributes to the development and implementation of innovative finance strategies and solutions that mobilize capital and strengthen the sustainability of programming focused on water security, watershed restoration, nature-based solutions, and climate resilience. As part of the Innovative Finance Unit (IF), the TA-WE provides technical leadership and advisory support to country, regional, and global teams, working closely with the CRS Global Water Security unit and the Livelihoods, Markets, Agriculture and Climate unit (LMAC) to advance the delivery of high-quality, innovative programming. Through technical expertise, partnership engagement, and strategic influence, the TA-WE contributes and supports the integration of development finance approaches into program design, business development, and implementation, helping scale social and environmental impact through financially sustainable models.

Qualifications

• Experience in development finance, particularly in water and environmental programming.
• Strong technical expertise in innovative finance strategies and sustainable financing mechanisms.
• Proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Requirements

• Contribute to the design and implementation of innovative finance strategies, standards, tools, and best practices for water security, watershed restoration, climate resilience, and nature-based solutions.
• Provide technical solutions and advisory support to country, regional, and global teams on development finance approaches, partnership models, financial mechanisms, and sustainable financing strategies.
• Collaborate with the Global Water Security, LMAC, and Innovative Finance teams.
• Serve as a technical resource and focal point for development finance approaches within water and environmental programming.
• Contribute to agency, regional, and country program efforts to position CRS for strategic funding opportunities.
• Support identification and development of innovative financing opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance to country programs and strategic initiatives.
• Support execution of the Somos Rio Lempa Program in El Salvador.
• Oversee and support delivery of capacity strengthening initiatives.
• Contribute to agency learning and knowledge management efforts.
• Create and strengthen relationships with key actors in innovative finance initiatives.
• Represent CRS in targeted regional and global forums.
• Develop and maintain relationships with technical partners, donors, and development finance institutions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive work environment focused on collaboration and innovation.

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. Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. 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.