Donor Engagement Advisor, Officer II

The Donor Engagement Advisor, Officer II will be an integral member of a team focused on Non-United States Government (USG) public donors (e.g., UN Agencies, the European Union, development banks and other bi- and multi-lateral donor agencies and funds). This position will have responsibilities that encompass donor engagement, resource acquisition, award management and project delivery with a particular focus on cultivating and managing relationships with an assigned portfolio of non-USG bilateral donor relationships, which are anticipated to include British, German and Canadian government donors.
Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and prioritize Non-USG public funding sources, and drive the development of CRS’ competitive intelligence base about donor priorities and funding trends.
• Lead the development and implementation of strategic engagement and positioning plans for assigned donors, working closely with field staff and technical colleagues.
• In partnership with relevant field and HQ staff, support actions to shape donor understanding of CRS, including organizational visibility, senior-level representation, and opportunity creation.
• Identify and track new business opportunities. Maintain and support accurate business pipeline and performance data through CRS’ online system.
• Build direct relationships with appropriate donor representatives and relevant inter-agency networks, while supporting cultivation of complementary relationships among CRS staff.
• Represent CRS and work closely with Caritas partners to compete for funding from assigned donors.
• Provide business development expertise in positioning, capture planning, consortia formation, and proposal preparation for specific funding opportunities. As appropriate, serve as proposal coordinator, writer, budget lead or other lead role on the proposal team, through remote or in-person TDYs.
• Research, understand, interpret, and advise on donor regulations and requirements. As requested, review agreements, protocols, budgets and other complex donor documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with CRS policies and donor requirements.
• Analyze performance issues that may impact the relationship with the donor. Document and communicate lessons from ongoing grant performance to improve field and HQ management and operations and donor relationships.
• Develop, disseminate, and train colleagues to use tools and resources to support the pursuit of funding opportunities, high quality management of awards, and establishment of systems and processes to meet donor requirements.
• Provide project delivery and award management support and guidance for assigned portfolio of donors
• Actively participate and support Business Development and Award Management community learning and knowledge management through structured engagement and assignments.

Key Working Relationships

• Country Program teams (CPs)
• Regional teams
• IDEA staff
• Marcom staff
• Program Impact and Quality Assurance department staff
• Business development and program staff of collaborating organizations, including Caritas
• Select donor representatives

Education and Experience –

• Undergraduate degree in international relations/development or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of international development experience
• Minimum of two years overseas professional experience.
• Familiarity of funding solicitation mechanisms, regulations and programming priorities of relevant institutional donors. Preferred candidate would be familiar with multiple non-USG institutional donors, including bi- and multi-lateral donors such as British, German and Canadian government donors.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail and capacity to translate complex concepts for external institutional donor and corporate audiences.
• Excellent relationship manager with strong interpersonal and communication skills, including in cross-cultural settings.
• Demonstrated personal accountability and drive to serve others, with an ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong interest in online knowledge management systems.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing applications, information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks.

Required Languages – Excellent English oral and written language skills required.

***Travel* –** Ability and willingness to travel to HQ, donor countries and/or low-resource environments in foreign countries as needed, up to 30% of job time.

Education, Experience and KSAs –

• Graduate degree in international relations/development or related field.
• Knowledge of CRS departments and their functions.
• Knowledge of CRS programs, and Catholic Social Teaching principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in multiple geographic locations.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and experience in high-level negotiation and representation.
• French and/or Spanish proficiency.

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 exhaus tive 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)

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.