[Hiring] Program Manager I, Emergency Response and Recovery @Catholic Relief Services | CRS

Role Description

You will manage and provide technical oversight of the development and implementation of the emergency response and recovery programming, particularly for large and complex projects, ensuring effective systems and processes are in place that support high-quality programming advancing Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work in serving the poor and vulnerable. The role contributes to CRS’ capacity, supporting target countries across a specified focus region, of emergency program across project cycle. Your management skills and knowledge will ensure that CRS delivers high-quality emergency programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of its emergency response and recovery programming.

The Emergency Program Manager I will work closely with program office, partners and other technical departments (WASH, Food Security, Cash, Shelter etc.) to support the establishment and strengthening program function, including:

• Hazard and risks mapping
• Response plan
• MEAL readiness
• Donor communication channel

S/he will support the application of CRS program standards and donor requirements, contribute to readiness learning and support rapid response and lead readiness efforts for CRS program offices and partners to promote efficient, high quality and rapid humanitarian response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, International Relations, Community Development, or in the field of WASH, shelter, livelihoods, or food security required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in relevant field-based project management experience.
• Experience in managing moderately complex projects.
• Experience in an international NGO.
• Experience working closely with local partner organizations.
• Located in or able to cover Eastern and Southern Africa time zones.

Requirements

• MEAL skills and experience.
• Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.
• Good experience in project grants management, including project design, preferably for grants from multiple public donors, including US government and UN.
• Demonstrated ability to write high quality technical proposals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound judgment and decisions and offer innovative solutions.
• Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
• Good presentation and facilitation skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.

Benefits

• 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.

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.

CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse.

The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS' Code of Conduct.

CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.