Job Summary:
You will manage and provide technical oversight of the development and implementation of the Country Office (CO)ย partnership strategy and ensure overall quality standards in partnership management and capacity strengthening across the projects,ย ensuring effectiveย systems and processes are in place that support high-quality programming advancing Catholic Relief Servicesโ (CRS) work in serving the poor and vulnerable.ย Your management skills and knowledge will ensure that the CO delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of itsย programming.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Provide strategic leadership in the development, implementation, and alignment of partnership and capacity strengthening initiatives for PCS/LL, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and integration of best practices throughout the project lifecycle.Design, evaluate, and execute tailored capacity strengthening plans for both faith-based and secular organizations; deliver technical training and customized coaching to enhance organizational capabilities.Manage the deployment of standardized monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEAL) systems within PCS/LL; ensure adherence to financial and programmatic standards, document best practices, and oversee safeguarding assessments and related actions.Represent PCS/LL in coordination with donors, peer organizations, government agencies, and partners at the country program level to advance collaborative efforts, resource mobilization, and sustainability planning across initiatives.Oversee management, guidance, and technical direction of all new and ongoing projects within the CO PCS/LL portfolio throughout the project cycle, ensuring alignment with CRS quality principles, donor requirements, and industry standards.Effectively manage talent and supervise PCS/LL teams, fostering productive team dynamics and prioritizing staff well-being. Provide coaching, develop individualized professional growth plans, and conduct comprehensive performance management for direct reports.Lead program learning by identifying opportunities for research, publications, and the implementation of MEAL policies in PCS/LL. Facilitate the dissemination of promising practices and lessons learned, supporting the agencyโs knowledge management agenda and promoting integration of innovations.Proactively contribute to identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities to drive growth of the CO PCS/LL sector portfolio in accordance with agency, regional, and sector strategies. Serve as the technical lead and principal writer to ensure high-quality proposals and participate in budgeting and staffing activities for grants.Oversee technical assistance and capacity building initiatives in PCS/LL for both internal staff and partner organizations to elevate program quality and impact.Supervise the identification, assessment, and strengthening of PCS/LL partnerships, ensuring appropriate application of partnership tools, methodologies, and concepts.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
MEAL skills and experience required.Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.Experience engaging with partner organizationsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound judgment and decisions and offer innovative solutionsStrong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally.ย Strategic in how you approach each relationship.Good presentation and facilitation skillsProactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-orientedPreferred Qualifications
Good experience inย project grants management, including project design, preferably forย grants from multiple public donors.Demonstrated ability to write high quality technical proposals.Experience engaging with partner organizationsMEAL skills and experience required.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.Required Languages - English is required to perform the jobย
Travel -Must be willing and able to travel up to 30%.ย
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: CO Leadership, Senior Management Team, Project Leaderships, Operations Teams Leadership.
External: Government, Church and Private Partners.ย
Basic Qualifications
Bachelorโs degree in international development, Project Management, or related field; Masterโs degree preferred. Minimum of 8 years' experience inย relevant field-based project management experience required, with preferably at least 3 yearsโ working experience inย PCS/LLย Experience in partnership & capacity strengthening; curriculum design an advantageAgency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Agency Leadership Competencies:
Lead Change โ Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation. Develops and Recognizes Others โ Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance. Strategic Mindset โ 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.ย 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.ย CRSยด work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States.ย Catholic Relief Servicesย works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. ย Catholic Relief Servicesโย relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.ย 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. CRSโ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.
CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse.ย The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRSยด 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.
Disclaimer:ย This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.ย
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
General Requirements
CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidateโs ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements.ย ย All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination.
CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.