Technical Advisor II, Disabilities Advisor, DRC ETOILE Activity

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Technical Advisor II,Disabilities Advisor, DRC ETOILE ActivityReports to: Chief of Party

Department: Programming (CARO – Democratic Republic of the Congo)Salary Grade: 10

Note: This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding.

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:

The Disabilities Advisor (DA) will provide technical advice, guidance, and support to a wide range of program design and implementation issues for the USAID DRC ETOILE project to advance quality, equitable, and inclusive skills training for persons with disabilities. In line with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) program quality principles and standards, USAID guidelines, and industry best practices to advance the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable, the DA’s technical knowledge, advice and guidance will contribute to determining how effective, adaptive and innovative CRS’ disability inclusive programming is to the project. S/he will be charged with reducing stigma and rendering structures equitable. The candidate will have strong skills in workforce development, skills training, or community development.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of agency-wide strategies, standards, tools, and best practices in disability inclusion that effectively engage partners, USAID and DRC government counterparts. Help ensure a cross-sectoral approach integrating gender, youth, and protection mainstreaming.
• Provide technical solutions to the project team for strategic planning and how to best apply program design and implementation standards, best practices, partnership principles, tools, and M&E, ensuring high-quality implementation.
• Advise project teams on integrating donor strategies, priorities and technical requirements into CRS’ approach.
• Contribute to capacity strengthening initiatives in disability programming for staff and partners through helping develop learning and training strategies and agendas/curriculums, conducting trainings and workshops, and mentoring and coaching to CP and partner staff.
• Contribute to knowledge management and learning through collecting and analyzing program data, evaluating strategic projects, assisting with measuring program impact, capturing and sharing lessons learned and best practices, and research and internal reports.
• Establish and maintain relationships with USAID, partners, government counterparts, peer organizations, research and other institutions. Participate in forums in the area rehabilitation and disability inclusion to collect and share best practices and promote CRS’ and the project’s work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent 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.
• Strong strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills
• Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented

Required Languages – English and French proficiency required

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 50%.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: CRS DRC Country Representative, Head of Programming, Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, Operations Manager, MEAL PM II

External: USAID, consortium/project partner staff, and other related government authorities and stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Disability inclusion, International Development, International Relations or relevant field required.
• Minimum of five, six preferred, years’ relevant international working experience in an advisory or management role with progressive responsibilities, ideally with an international NGO, with minimum of four years working for programming interventions in disability inclusion.
• Previous experience providing technical assistance and developing successful proposals for external donor funding is required.
• Demonstrated application of technical principles and concepts in disability inclusion. General knowledge of other related disciplines to ensure proper cross-sectoral approach.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, facilitation and training applying adult learning principles and practices.
• Experience with program monitoring and evaluation, including applying data collection tools and methodologies, data analysis, and data presentation.
• Experience and skills in networking and relations with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based and civil society partners. Understanding of partnership principles.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks.
• Strong skills in workforce development, skills training, or community development.
• Experience working in the area of disability inclusive education in low and middle income countries preferred.
• Strong written and expressive communication skills.
• S/he must have a minimum of 4 to 6 years of experience in programs that have a disability focus.

Agency-wide 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.

***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 responsibilities 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