Catholic Relief Services Business Development Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia

Catholic Relief Services Business Development Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Summary

As Business Development (BD) Specialist II you will lead the production of high-quality applications for funding in support of CRS’ engagement with institutional donors and initiatives involved in international development to serve the poor and vulnerable.

Your knowledge and skills will allow you to provide specialized assistance in all dimensions of the BD cycle to cross-disciplines and cross-functional teams.

Required Languages

Fluency in English required; additional language skills relevant to the region a plus.

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% to or within Ethiopia.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with a capacity to both, see the big picture and give attention to detail.

Strong relations management abilities.

Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.

Excellent negotiation skills.

Strong communications and presentation skills.

Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience utilizing diverse, proactive strategies to competitively position his/her organization for new funding and productive institutional relationships.

Familiarity with a broad range of technical sectors and institutional donor requirements, with a strong preference for those of key US government donor agencies (USAID, Department of State, Department of Agriculture) and EU/UN donors including UNOCHA and UNHCR

Exceptional writer with expert command of English grammar and AP style.

Experience with both USAID RFP and RFA funding mechanisms is highly desirable.

Demonstrated experience leading and producing competitive proposals in programming contexts similar to CRS.

Familiarity with relevant institutional donor regulations, policies, procedures and priorities.

Demonstrated experience managing teams and processes, leading teams to produce deliverables under tight deadlines and at exceptional quality.

Knowledge of CRS programs, justice agenda, and Catholic Social Teaching principles a plus.

Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, and information management systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities: none

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in international development, international relations, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum five years of international development experience, with at least three years experience in a developing country.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

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.

Integrity

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Builds Relationships

Develops Talent

Strategic Mindset

Accountability & Stewardship

Our Catholic identity is at the

heart of our mission and operations.

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas.

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.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Note: All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside their home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical examination.

To ensure the safety of our staff, our partners, and the people we serve, CRS requires that staff be vaccinated against Covid-19.

CRS complies with all federal and state laws to allow for accommodations, as needed with supporting documentation.

However, accommodations may limit the roles that candidates are eligible for based on role requirements (e.g., travel, meetings with staff, partner, donors).

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.

CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work.

In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate or global telecommuter, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas.

Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations.

We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

Closing Date: 26th October 2022

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see: Catholic Relief Services Business Development Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia


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