Emergency Program Manager I
Quick answer
Catholic Relief Services is hiring a remote Emergency Program Manager I (covering Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Malawi) to lead emergency response and recovery programming.
- Role
- Emergency Program Manager I
- Organization
- Catholic Relief Services
- Location
- Remote (Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Malawi)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Emergency Program Manager I role at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) involves managing and providing technical oversight for emergency response and recovery programming across several African countries. The position focuses on ensuring high-quality, large-scale projects are implemented according1 to CRS standards and donor requirements. It requires a blend of project management, team leadership, and technical expertise in humanitarian sectors like WASH, food security, and shelter.
What you'll do
- Provide management and technical oversight of emergency response projects throughout the project cycle.
- Manage talent, supervise staff, and provide coaching for direct reports.
- Oversee technical assistance and capacity strengthening for staff and partners.
- Lead development of program learning, research, and publication of best practices.
- Contribute to proposal writing and fundraising efforts for new funding opportunities.
- Represent CRS in relevant working groups, clusters, and with key donors.
What it takes
- Experience in emergency programming (WASH, shelter, livelihoods, or food security).
- Strong project grant management skills including design and multi-donor reporting.
- Ability to write high-quality technical proposals.
- Proficiency in English; French and Portuguese preferred.
- Master's Degree in International Development or related fields (preferred).
- Willingness to travel at least 50% of the time on short notice.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
The role is remote-based but requires candidates to be located in Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, Zimbabwe, or Malawi.
What is the compensation for this position?
The compensation for this role is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates should have experience in emergency programming, grant management, skills in technical writing and team leadership, and proficiency in English.
When or by when do I need to apply?
The application deadline is not specified in the job posting.
How to apply
Apply directly on Catholic Relief Services's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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