About CRS
JOB DESCRIPTION
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 121 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, agriculture, education, water and sanitation, capacity strengthening, social cohesion and justice and health.
CRS Philippines, established in 1945, is the longest running, continuous CRS country program in the world with extensive programming in peacebuilding, emergency response and recovery, and disaster risk reduction. The Philippines country program has over 130 staff members in Manila, Davao, and Cotabato City offices. CRS Philippines is committed to collaborating with our strong network of church partners, national and subnational government agencies and secular NGOs throughout the country.
Job Summary
The Technical Advisor will manage and provide technical oversight of the development and implementation of
land restoration, agroforestry, value chains, and livelihoods activities under the Restoring Land and Livelihoods Philippines of the Global Evergreening Alliance (GEA). CRS in the Philippines serves as the lead implementing organization for the GEA, and this position will serve as a key technical advisor for the large and complex interventions that are part of the initiative. S/he will ensure the delivery of high-quality programming and continuously work towards improving the impact of the initiative.
- THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON DONOR FUNDING **
Responsibilities
Roles and Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development, implementation and consolidation of forest carbon, land restoration, agroforestry, value chains and livelihoods initiatives.
- Oversee technical assistance and capacity strengthening activities in for staff, consortium partners, communities, and GoP counterparts to enhance program quality and impact.
- Coordinate market assessments and value chain analyses in targeted areas and ensure application of findings in program interventions.
- Lead the identification, assessment and strengthening of new private sector partnerships and the appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools and approaches.
- Coordinate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) department to ensure effective implementation of the monitoring and evaluation system, using appropriate forms, procedures, and tools for data collection and analysis as the basis for measuring, documenting and reporting outcomes.
- Lead the development of program learning and innovation in a carbon projects. Identify opportunities for learning, research and publications in these areas and facilitate the dissemination of promising practices and lessons learned to contribute to the GEA knowledge management agenda.
- Contribute to the proactive pursuit of additional funding opportunities to ensure growth of the Land Restoration and Livelihoods Initiative, including donor engagement and proposal development.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in forestry, Agroforestry, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Ecology, or similar field required. Additional relevant experience may substitute for some education. Experience in land restoration projects with carbon monetization is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in development program/project management, technical leadership, and capacity building with a focus on land restoration, agriculture/agribusiness, livelihoods, food security, or resilience.
- Experience in managing complex projects, preferably with an international NGO.
Required languages – English; Tagalog is preferred
Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 30% in the Philippines.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- 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 approach to relationships and ability to influence for results.
- Consortium management experience preferred.
- Good presentation and facilitation skills
- Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience engaging with partner organizations and the GoP at national and local levels.
- Track record of leading and implementing land restoration, agroforestry and livelihoods programming.
- Demonstrated ability to write high quality reports and technical proposals.
- MEAL skills and experience, ICT4D skills and GIS mapping a plus.
- Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.
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.
- Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
- Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
- Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
- Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
- Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.
Agency Leadership Competencies
- Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
- Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
- Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.
Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibility
Key Working Relationships
Internal : Country Representative, Head of Programs, Chief of Party, Head of Operations, Senior Management Team, HQ and Regional Technical Advisors
External : Global Evergreening Alliance (GEA) Program Coordination Unit; implementing partners, government and sector stakeholders
- 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. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
