Emergency Response Program Manager
Quick answer
Catholic Relief Services is hiring an Emergency Response Program Manager (location unspecified) for a 6-month contract to lead technical oversight and emergency preparedness initiatives across global humanitarian programs.
- Role
- Emergency Response Program Manager
- Organization
- Catholic Relief Services
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-07-01
The role
Catholic Relief Services is seeking a manager to provide technical oversight and leadership for their global emergency response initiative. The role focuses on emergency preparedness, rapid response activation, and the management of Emergency Program Managers across multiple contexts. The position holder will also lead program learning, contribute to proposal development, and strengthen partnerships to ensure high-quality humanitarian aid delivery. This is a temporary, 6-month assignment involving regular international travel.
What you'll do
- Provide technical oversight for emergency preparedness and rapid response project lifecycles.
- Manage and coach Emergency Program Managers across multiple global response contexts.
- Lead the development of technical proposals for emergency response funding opportunities.
- Facilitate program learning, knowledge management, and the dissemination of best practices.
- Oversee capacity strengthening activities for staff and partner organizations.
What it takes
- Proven experience in MEAL and emergency response management.
- Strong background in grants management, particularly with USG and public donors.
- Demonstrated ability to write high-quality technical proposals.
- Master's degree in a related field is preferred.
- Proficiency in English; French, Spanish, or Arabic language skills are a plus.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this a remote position?
The role involves remote oversight of multiple teams and projects, but the incumbent must be willing and able to travel up to 30% of the time.
What is the duration of this role?
This is a temporary position tentatively scheduled to last from July 1, 2026, to January 15, 2027.
What are the key qualifications required for this position?
Candidates need strong MEAL experience, staff management capabilities, project grants management expertise, and the ability to write high-quality technical proposals.
Is compensation provided for this role?
The job description does not explicitly state the compensation, so it is listed as Not specified.
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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