Job Description
Job Title: Technical Advisor II – Governance, IraqJob Location: BaghdadReports to: Head of Programming Salary Grade: 10About CRS Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding. Job SummaryResponsible for engagement with government and civil society, you will be based in Baghdad, providing technical advice, guidance, and support to CRS Iraq leadership and its local partners in the capital and governorates in South and Central Iraq on a wide range of issues in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices. Your strong network or relationships, technical knowledge, advice and guidance will contribute to determining how effective, adaptive and innovative CRS’ programming is as we increase partnerships and programs particularly in central and southern Federal Iraq with the strategic goal of contributing to a more resilient and participatory democracy. Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. 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. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.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 committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse.The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct.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.Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
