Position title: Technical Advisor II - Infrastructure Specialist, STaR Project
Location: Remote, United States | (Remote)
Responsibilities:
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Support the development and contribute to the implementation of agency-wide strategies, standards, tools and best practices in infrastructure development that effectively engage partners, donors, and governments. Help ensure a cross-sectoral approach to the four project Components while integrating gender, protection mainstreaming, and disaster risk reduction.
Provide technical solutions to CP teams, remotely and on-site, for strategic planning and how to best apply standards, best practices, partnership principles, tools and M&E, helping to ensure high-quality, budget-compliant and timely implementation.
Contribute to, and in some cases lead, the development of the technical design for proposals. Support the process of preparation, design, submission and approval of project concepts and full-fledged proposals. As needed, act as a technical writer on proposal development teams. Advise project teams on integrating donor strategies, priorities and technical requirements into CRS’ approach.
Provide oversight to developing the technical designs and processes for infrastructure projects, including technical design reviews, defining appropriate monitoring systems and indicators, guiding the Community Infrastructure Rehabilitation Plans, guiding and reviewing infrastructure-related procurement procedures, the contracting process, the construction management process, community MoUs, implementing the quality assurance/quality control (QAQC) system, adapting it to donor requirements, and overseeing construction project close-out.
Coordinate the development and implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Framework and the subsequent Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP) and Codes of Practice (ESCOP) in each country program, as the donor requires. Support capacity strengthening initiatives in infrastructure development programming for staff and partners through helping develop learning and training strategies and agendas/curriculums, conducting trainings and workshops, and coaching, including developing guides and mechanisms for sustainable operations and maintenance.
Collect and analyze program data, capture and share lessons learned and best practices for specific projects to facilitate improvements in decision-making and contribute to the infrastructure development learning agenda.
Contribute to maintaining relationships with donors, peer organizations, research and other institutions, participate in forums in the area of infrastructure development to collect and share best practices and promote CRS’ work.
Others: Contribute to, coordinate technical documentation, and review donor quarterly and semi-annual reports. Participate in a reflection workshop to capture the project's learning experience.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications
Master's Degree in architecture, engineering (structural/civil), construction management, or similar relevant technical disciplines 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 infrastructure development.
Previous experience providing technical assistance and developing successful proposals for external donor funding is required.
Demonstrated application of technical principles and concepts in infrastructure development. General knowledge of other related disciplines to ensure proper cross-sectoral approach.
Experience in business development, project design and proposal development in infrastructure development, 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 - Strong written and verbal skills in both French and English are absolute requirements.
Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 25%.
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
Preferred Qualifications
Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks.
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.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: STaR Chief of Party, STaR Awards Management Officer, STaR MEAL Manager, STaR Program Managers; STaR Infrastructure Program Managers, STaR Environment Social Health and Safety Officers (ESHS), Regional Technical Advisors.
*CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.
CRS is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Selection and hiring decisions are made without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, veteran status or any other protected area.
