Technical Advisor I-Shelter & Settlements RAPID
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Role Summary
Catholic Relief Services is seeking a Technical Advisor I for Shelter and Settlements to provide remote technical support in humanitarian programming from September 2026 to December 2027.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and contribute to the implementation of agency-wide strategies, standards, tools and best practices in Shelter and Settlements that effectively engage partners, donors, and governments. Help ensure a cross-sectoral approach 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 implementation.
- Contribute to 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.
- Support capacity strengthening initiatives in Shelter and Settlements programming for staff and partners through helping develop learning and training strategies and agendas/curriculums, conducting trainings and workshops, and coaching.
- 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 Shelter and Settlements learning agenda.
- Contribute to maintaining relationships with donors, peer organizations, research and other institutions, participate in forums in Shelter and Settlements to collect and share best practices and promote CRS’ work.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, urban planning, construction management, or field(s) related to Shelter & Settlements is required.
- Minimum of five to eight years relevant work experience with progressive responsibilities, ideally with an international NGO, with minimum of two years relevant field-based experience in Shelter & Settlements
Working Conditions
CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan. Salary and 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.
Eligibility Criteria
The position is remote, and no relocation support is being offered, making it unclear if applicants from all regions can apply.
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