About CRS
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
Job Summary:
The numbers of people facing severe food insecurity and malnutrition globally are extremely high, fueled by the ramifications of conflict, economic losses due to Covid-19, extended drought across East Africa and other impacts of extreme weather events due to climate change and, now, high costs and economic volatility due to the Ukraine war. The economic ramifications of the Ukraine crisis extend far beyond Ukraine, Russia, and the surrounding refugee-accepting countries, and are poised to have additional and catastrophic impacts on food security and economic stability globally. CRS have formed a coordination group to actively monitoring the crisis and support Country Programs to design and plan interventions.
You will provide technical analysis and support to the recently formed Global Food Crisis Coordination Group, in line with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) program quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practice to technical staff, and Country Program (CP) staff to advance the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable. Working closely with technical experts your skills and knowledge will contribute to determining how effective, adaptive, and innovative CRS’ response to the global food crisis will be.
NOTE: This is a remote position; CRS will give preference to candidates who are based in countries where we have existing offices. CRS does not sponsor visas for remote employees.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Required Languages - English
Travel – This is a remote position. Limited field travel may be required.
Supervisory Responsibilities - none
Key Working Relationships:
Internal:
Senior Technical Advisor Food Security & Markets, members of the Food Crisis Coordination group, steering committee, and task groups, dedicated staff from GKIM, MEAL and other
QUALIFICATIONSBasic Qualifications
Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
Agency Leadership Competencies:
***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. 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.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Note: All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside their home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical examination.
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
About CRS:
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.