Technical Advisor I-Protection Mainstreaming

Job Title: Technical Advisor I
Reports to: TA for Field Operations Risk Management
Department: Humanitarian Response Department (HRD)
Salary Grade: 9

Note: This is a telecommuter position.
Job Summary:
You will provide technical advice and support to a range of program design and implementation issues in the area of Protection Mainstreaming and PSEA in line with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) program quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices to Country Program (CP) teams to advance the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable. Your advice, knowledge, and support will contribute to support the mainstreaming of protection and PSEA, thereby improving the safety, access and dignity of our humanitarian programming is across the globe.

Required Languages – Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English, and good working proficiency in French. This position will likely support programming in Central and West Africa predominantly. Candidates from countries in these regions will be given priority.
Travel –

• Ability to live and work in disaster affected areas.
• Ability to deploy on short notice (within 48-72 hours) when needed
• Must be willing and able to travel in the region of 50%

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and cultural settings
• Good strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment
• Good technical writing skills
• Presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills
• Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented
• Ability to work independently but also coordinate effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to lead a multi-cultural team with a high level of respect for local culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: HRD Protection Mainstreaming/PSEA Team, Program Quality Team, and Technical Advisors; CP and regional staff; HQ staff as relevant.
External: Partner staff, PMWG members, international and local non-governmental, members of Protection Mainstreaming technical forums, organizations, and relevant government representatives.
Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, International Development or another related field.
• At least three to five years of experience, including three years of relevant field-based experience in development or humanitarian response settings, preferably in a conflict setting.
• Experience with participatory approaches to protection and/or gender mainstreaming.
• Good knowledge of concepts, approaches and application of PSEA policies and best practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of international protection standards.
• Experienced trainer/teacher of adults and multi-cultural groups
• Demonstrated ability to conduct assessments, develop strategy, write technical papers, develop training materials, and developing monitoring and evaluation tools.
• Experience with capacity strengthening and partnership building.

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.
· Integrity
· Continuous Improvement & Innovation
· Builds Relationships
· Develops Talent
· Strategic Mindset
· Accountability & Stewardship
*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.
*Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilit ies associated with the position.*** Note: All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside their home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical examination. CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people – especially children and vulnerable adults – to live free from abuse and harm. CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate or global telecommuter, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency. CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer**

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.