Catholic Relief Services
Program Manager II, South America
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Job Description
- Req#: 3002256
Employer Industry: Humanitarian Aid and Development
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity to work with a respected international NGO focused on emergency relief and recovery
- Potential for career advancement and growth within a global organization
- Engage in meaningful work that impacts the lives of vulnerable populations
- Collaborative and supportive work environment with a commitment to staff development
- Must be willing to travel up to 50% for fieldwork and partner engagement
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Provide management, guidance, and technical oversight for all projects throughout their lifecycle, ensuring adherence to quality principles and donor guidelines
- Deliver technical solutions to partners in South America for effective program design and implementation
- Lead efforts in securing new funding opportunities and developing high-quality proposals
- Support capacity strengthening initiatives for partner staff in Emergency Preparedness and Response programming
- Collaborate with technical experts and partners to ensure effective project implementation and monitoring
What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in international development, International Relations, or Humanitarian Response
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant field-based project management experience, including at least 3 years in Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Proven experience managing moderately complex projects within an international NGO context
- Strong background in providing technical assistance and developing successful proposals for external donor funding
- Proficiency in Spanish and English; Portuguese is encouraged
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Master’s degree in a relevant field
- Experience with humanitarian principles and standards, particularly related to CRS and Caritas Internationalis
- Knowledge of security protocols and management of emergency programs in insecure environments
- Familiarity with ICT tools such as Kobo Toolbox and Commcare
- Strong relations management abilities and experience engaging with partner organizations
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Catholic Relief Services is the international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States.
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