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
CRS' IDEA department advances the agency's strategic position by engaging new and existing institutional donors to acquire and steward resources that deliver excellent programs to advance Vision 2030. Teams within the department focus on three main areas: engaging donors, prospects and strategic partners, acquiring new business, and delivering on the outcomes as outlined in the institutional award agreements, in compliance with donor requirements.
The Project Support and Deliver (PSiDe) team advances the 'deliver' area objectives by managing and stewarding institutional donor relationship and resources, supporting the growth of CRS' business and influence, and building the capacity of staff across the spectrum of resource acquisition and management.
The Project Support Officer (PSO) will be responsible for providing comprehensive project support to a portfolio of projects. The PSO will support the successful implementation of projects from start-up to close-out through close working relationship with Chiefs of Party, country program and regional office personnel, and with other CRS departments. The PSO will represent CRS and the project interests externally through effective engagement with the donors and other stakeholders, and internally through close working relationships with other CRS units. The PSO will also contribute to business development efforts as needed, primarily, but not solely, within their portfolio.
This position is contingent on funding.
Roles and Key Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications (BQs)
Education and Experience
Required Languages - Fluency in English required; working ability in French or Spanish strongly preferred.
Travel - Ability and willingness to travel to low-resource environments in foreign countries as needed, up to 25-35% of job time.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (SKAs) -
Preferred Qualifications
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
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.
Work Conditions/Environment Conditions
Key Working Relationships
What we offer
CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, generous retirement savings plan and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.
***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.
NOTE: All interested applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application.
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.
EOE/M/F/D/V - CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (For all US and International positions)