Technical Advisor I - Value Chain job at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) | Apply Now

• Master’s Degree in agribusiness or agriculture with over 10 years’ experience in agribusiness required.

• Minimum of five years relevant international working experience in an advisory or management role with progressive responsibilities, ideally with an international NGO, with minimum of three years working for programming interventions in agroforestry value chains.

• Previous experience providing technical assistance and developing successful proposals for external donor funding is required.

• Demonstrated application of technical principles and concepts in NRBEs programming. General knowledge of other related disciplines to ensure proper cross-sectoral approach.

• Experience in business development, project design and proposal development in multi-use agroforestry systems, including technical writing.

• 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.

• Required Languages – Ability to speak English and any of the local languages.

• Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 60% within the 19 districts of operation.

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.

Agency 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.