Global Awards and Project Support (GAPS) Director II

• →Bachelor’s degree in development, a related sector, or equivalent work experience.
• →Minimum eight years of relevant international work experience, including a history of project management.
• →Minimum five years of management experience.
• →Experience with and knowledge of multiple donors, including their practices, preferences, and applicable regulations.

Preferred Qualifications 

• →Master’s degree in international development, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• →Minimum 10 years of relevant international work experience, including substantial project, award, or portfolio management responsibility.
• →Minimum eight years of progressively responsible management experience, including management of Chiefs of Party, Project Directors, or senior technical and operational leaders.
• →Previous experience as a Chief of Party, Project Director, or senior portfolio leader for high-value public donor-funded programs relevant to CRS’s operating context.
• →Demonstrated success in business development, capture, proposal governance, donor negotiation, and transition from award to implementation.
• →Experience with U.S. Government awards and contracts and with other donors and institutions such as the Global Fund, Gavi, World Bank Group, United Nations, regional development banks, and foundations.
• →Experience leading complex, geographically dispersed teams and managing a diverse portfolio of grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts.

Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

• →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.

What we offer

CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan.  Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role.  CRS´ work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.