Job Summary
The Technical Advisor Iย - Food Security & Markets provides technical advice and supportย to a range of program design and implementation issuesย in the area ofย Food Security, Livelihoods and Marketsย in line with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) program quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practicesย to Country Program (CP) teams to advance the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable. The Technical Advisorโs advice, knowledge, and supportย will contribute to determining how effective, adaptive and innovative CRSโ Market Based programming work is across the globe
Roles and Key Responsibilities
Support the development and contribute to theย implementation ofย agency-wideย strategies, standards, tools, and best practices in Market-based Programming that effectively engage partners, donors, and governments. Ensure a cross-sectoral approach that integrates gender, protection mainstreaming, and disaster risk reduction. Provide technical solutions to CP teams for strategic planning and how to best apply ad adapt program design and implementation standards, best practices, partnership principles,ย tools, and M&E in Market-based Programming, particularly for aspect(s) ofย Food Security and Livelihoods. Contribute to, and in some cases lead the development of the technical design for proposals for market-based programming. Support the process of preparation, design, submission and approval of project concepts and full-fledged proposals. As needed, act as a technical writer on proposal development teams. Advise project teams on integrating donor strategies, priorities and technical requirements into CRSโ approach. Support capacity strengthening initiatives inย aspect(s) ofย Food Security and Livelihoods,ย globally for staff and partners through helping develop learning and training strategies and agendas/curriculums; organizing and/or facilitating trainings, workshops and conferences; and mentoring and coaching staff in innovative CRS approaches and tools.ย Supportย aspect(s) of the agency knowledge management and learning agenda inย Food Securityย and Livelihoodsย through helping implement conditions for collective learning that ensure the capturing, documenting, and sharing of key successes, promising practices, lessons learned, and evidence-based implementation research, internally and externally, including publications in peer reviewed journals.ย Contribute to maintaining relationships with donors, peer organizations, research and other institutions, participate in forums in Market Based Programming, focusing on Food Security and Livelihoods to collect and share bestย practices and promote CRSโ work.Knowledge, Skills and Abilitiesย ย
Strong relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and cultural settings. Good strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment Good written and oral communication skills Presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills Proactive, resourceful and results-orientedPreferred Qualifications
Masterโs degree in international development, or fields related to Food Security, Livelihoods and Market-based response programming is an advantage.Required Languages โ Excellent spoken and written English and French skills. Good knowledge of Spanish or Arabic desirable.ย
Travelย - Must be willing and able to travel up to 50%.ย
Supervisory Responsibilities - None
Basic Qualifications
Bachelorโs degree in international development, or fields related to Food Security, Livelihoods and Market-based response programming.ย Minimum of five years of work experience inย Market-based Programming with progressive responsibilities, ideally withย an international NGO, with minimum of two years relevant field-based experienceย as a technical advisor and/or program manager of a Market-based Program and/or multi-sectoral project with aย Food Security and Livelihoodsย component.Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Personal Accountability โ Consistently takes responsibility for oneโs own actions.ย Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.ย Is considered honest. Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions. Collaborates with Others โ Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams. Open to Learn โ Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.Agency Leadership Competencies:
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 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.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.