Exciting Career Opportunity: Program Quality Technical Advisor III (EARO) at Catholic Relief Services

Location: Nairobi, Kenya or Remote in Countries where CRS has offices
Job Type: Full-time

About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is a leading international humanitarian agency committed to alleviating suffering and providing development programs to vulnerable populations around the world. With a strong presence in over 100 countries, CRS’s mission is to serve people in need regardless of race, religion, or nationality. Our work spans emergency response, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.

Position Summary:

CRS is seeking a Program Quality Technical Advisor III to provide high-level technical and management support to the Eastern Africa Regional Office (EARO) and Country Program (CP) teams. This role is vital in ensuring the delivery of high-quality programming aligned with CRS principles, donor guidelines, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Support and Design:

   • Contribute to the development and implementation of the EARO regional strategy and operational tools.
   • Provide technical assistance for strategic planning, ensuring alignment with CRS’s quality standards and donor requirements.

2. Quality Assurance Systems:

   • Design and implement quality assurance systems across programs.
   • Ensure integration of gender, climate considerations, and other cross-cutting issues into program design and delivery.

3. Proposal Development:

   • Lead the technical design of large or complex proposals.
   • Advise on integrating donor strategies and requirements into project proposals.
   • Support pre-positioning efforts to enhance CRS’s growth opportunities.

4. Capacity Building:

   • Coordinate regional capacity strengthening initiatives for staff and partners.
   • Develop and deliver training, workshops, and mentoring to enhance skills and knowledge.

5. Knowledge Management and Learning:

   • Oversee research studies, document program impacts, and share best practices.
   • Facilitate learning events and produce internal/external learning materials.

6. Program Quality Management:

   • Provide surge support for program start-ups, close-outs, and key project milestones.
   • Ensure adherence to CRS’s program quality standards during critical phases of project implementation.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s Degree in International Relations or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of five years in an advisory or management role with an international NGO, including technical assistance and proposal development.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and web conferencing applications.
  • Experience in program monitoring and evaluation.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
  • Proficiency in English; Arabic is desirable.

Travel: Willing and able to travel up to 35%.

Agency-Wide Competencies:

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

How to Apply:

Ready to make a significant impact in humanitarian work? Apply now by following the APPLY NOW link provided below. Please include:

• A detailed CV
• Relevant certificates
• A cover letter addressed to the “Senior Manager – Human Resources,” CRS, with the subject line “Program Quality Technical Advisor III (EARO)”

For further information and to apply, visit CRS Recruitment Portal.

 This is Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.

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