Advisor II, Project Management

Role Description

The Advisor, Project Management provides programmatic guidance, coordination, and implementation support to a portfolio of projects in line with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) principles, funder requirements, and established agency standards. The Advisor works closely with regional, country office, and project teams to support the effective application of project and award management processes, contributing to compliant, timely, and quality delivery of programs for the poor and vulnerable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, International Affairs, Development or a related field.
• Minimum of eight years relevant international working experience with progressive responsibilities.
• Minimum of two years of experience traveling and working in low-resource settings.
• Experience contributing to successful proposals for external funder funding.
• Four years of relevant experience in project management, project support, award management, compliance or similar fields.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of institutional funders, including funding cycles, compliance requirements, and reporting expectations, with ability to support alignment of project deliverables to funder standards.
• Knowledge of project and award management principles.
• A general understanding of related functional areas (e.g., finance, risk/compliance, supply chain) to support cross-functional coordination.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with web conferencing tools, information systems, and knowledge-sharing platforms to support project coordination and reporting.
• Strong relationship management and coordination skills, with ability to work effectively across teams, partners, and diverse cultural contexts, and support engagement with funders and stakeholders.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, and support decision-making within defined processes.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal), including ability to support presentations, facilitate discussions, and contribute to trainings and capacity strengthening activities.
• Service-oriented, proactive approach, with ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through on tasks, and support teams in meeting deadlines and requirements.

Benefits

• Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% of job time.

Company Description

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.

• 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 safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
• CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse.
• The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct.
• 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.