Resilient Shelter Coordinator / Technical Advisor I
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Established to serve those in need, CRS operates in more than 100 countries, focusing on saving, protecting, and transforming lives without regard to race, religion, or nationality. The organization engages in various relief and development programs, including emergency response, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. In the Philippines, CRS is involved in a pilot project aimed at enhancing community safety and climate resilience through innovative urban planning and digital tools. The organization collaborates closely with local governments and partners to promote effective land use and shelter planning, ensuring that these initiatives can be sustained and expanded to benefit more communities across the nation.
Job Overview:
The Resilient Shelter Coordinator / Technical Advisor I will play a crucial role in providing technical advice and coordination with government partners to address various design" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">program design and implementation challenges in Urban Development. This position aligns with CRS's commitment to program quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices. The successful candidate will be responsible for advancing high-quality programming aimed at supporting the poor and vulnerable populations. The role involves leading the implementation of a resilient shelter pilot project in the Philippines, contributing to the effectiveness and innovation of CRS's Urban Resilience programming, particularly in land use and shelter planning. The coordinator will also be expected to engage with various stakeholders, including government entities and local communities, to ensure the successful delivery of project objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Resilient Shelter Coordinator include supporting the development and implementation of agency-wide strategies and best practices in Urban Development and Resilience. This involves ensuring a cross-sectoral approach that integrates gender, protection mainstreaming, and disaster risk reduction. The coordinator will provide technical solutions to Country Program teams and government partners, both remotely and on-site, to facilitate strategic planning and the application of standards and best practices. Responsibilities also include leading the development of technical designs for proposals, advising project teams on donor strategies, and supporting capacity strengthening initiatives for staff and partners. The coordinator will collect and analyze program data, share lessons learned, and maintain relationships with donors and peer organizations. Additionally, the role involves leading the development of climate-resilient proposals and contributing to the Urban Resilience, Shelter, and Settlements Planning learning agenda.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in urban development, Environmental Management, Nature-based Solutions, or related fields focused on Climate Resilience. A registered architect or environmental planner is considered a plus. The position requires a minimum of three years of relevant work experience with increasing responsibilities, ideally within an international NGO context, and at least three years of field-based experience in Climate Resilience and urban development. Candidates should have a solid understanding of technical principles in Urban Development and Resilience, as well as knowledge of related disciplines such as climate change adaptation and mitigation. Experience in project design, proposal development, and program monitoring and evaluation is essential, along with strong networking skills and an understanding of partnership principles.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master’s degree in a relevant field such as urban development, Environmental Management, or similar disciplines related to Climate Resilience. This advanced education is crucial for understanding the complexities of urban planning and climate adaptation strategies necessary for the role.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of three years of relevant work experience, with a focus on progressive responsibilities in the field of Climate Resilience and urban development. Candidates should have experience working with international NGOs and possess field-based experience that demonstrates their ability to manage and implement projects effectively.
Languages:
Proficiency in English, both spoken and written, is mandatory for this position. This proficiency is essential for effective communication with stakeholders, writing proposals, and conducting training sessions. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not explicitly required.
Additional Notes:
The position does not specify a deadline for applications. It is important to note that the role may involve travel, with a willingness to travel up to 30% of the time. The position does not have supervisory responsibilities. The successful candidate will work closely with various internal and external stakeholders, including the Head of Programs and programming teams, as well as government agencies and NGOs involved in the project. CRS is committed to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all individuals, particularly vulnerable populations, and the successful candidate will be expected to adhere to the organization's Code of Conduct.
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Established to serve those in need, CRS operates in more than 100 countries, focusing on saving, protecting, and transforming lives without regard to race, religion, or nationality. The organization engages in various relief and development programs, including emergency response, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. In the Philippines, CRS is involved in a pilot project aimed at enhancing community safety and climate resilience through innovative urban planning and digital tools. The organization collaborates closely with local governments and partners to promote effective land use and shelter planning, ensuring that these initiatives can be sustained and expanded to benefit more communities across the nation.
Job Overview:
The Resilient Shelter Coordinator / Technical Advisor I will play a crucial role in providing technical advice and coordination with government partners to address various design" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">program design and implementation challenges in Urban Development. This position aligns with CRS's commitment to program quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices. The successful candidate will be responsible for advancing high-quality programming aimed at supporting the poor and vulnerable populations. The role involves leading the implementation of a resilient shelter pilot project in the Philippines, contributing to the effectiveness and innovation of CRS's Urban Resilience programming, particularly in land use and shelter planning. The coordinator will also be expected to engage with various stakeholders, including government entities and local communities, to ensure the successful delivery of project objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Resilient Shelter Coordinator include supporting the development and implementation of agency-wide strategies and best practices in Urban Development and Resilience. This involves ensuring a cross-sectoral approach that integrates gender, protection mainstreaming, and disaster risk reduction. The coordinator will provide technical solutions to Country Program teams and government partners, both remotely and on-site, to facilitate strategic planning and the application of standards and best practices. Responsibilities also include leading the development of technical designs for proposals, advising project teams on donor strategies, and supporting capacity strengthening initiatives for staff and partners. The coordinator will collect and analyze program data, share lessons learned, and maintain relationships with donors and peer organizations. Additionally, the role involves leading the development of climate-resilient proposals and contributing to the Urban Resilience, Shelter, and Settlements Planning learning agenda.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in urban development, Environmental Management, Nature-based Solutions, or related fields focused on Climate Resilience. A registered architect or environmental planner is considered a plus. The position requires a minimum of three years of relevant work experience with increasing responsibilities, ideally within an international NGO context, and at least three years of field-based experience in Climate Resilience and urban development. Candidates should have a solid understanding of technical principles in Urban Development and Resilience, as well as knowledge of related disciplines such as climate change adaptation and mitigation. Experience in project design, proposal development, and program monitoring and evaluation is essential, along with strong networking skills and an understanding of partnership principles.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master’s degree in a relevant field such as urban development, Environmental Management, or similar disciplines related to Climate Resilience. This advanced education is crucial for understanding the complexities of urban planning and climate adaptation strategies necessary for the role.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of three years of relevant work experience, with a focus on progressive responsibilities in the field of Climate Resilience and urban development. Candidates should have experience working with international NGOs and possess field-based experience that demonstrates their ability to manage and implement projects effectively.
Languages:
Proficiency in English, both spoken and written, is mandatory for this position. This proficiency is essential for effective communication with stakeholders, writing proposals, and conducting training sessions. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not explicitly required.
Additional Notes:
The position does not specify a deadline for applications. It is important to note that the role may involve travel, with a willingness to travel up to 30% of the time. The position does not have supervisory responsibilities. The successful candidate will work closely with various internal and external stakeholders, including the Head of Programs and programming teams, as well as government agencies and NGOs involved in the project. CRS is committed to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all individuals, particularly vulnerable populations, and the successful candidate will be expected to adhere to the organization's Code of Conduct.
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