Program Manager I - Emergency Response and Recovery, CWARO
Quick answer
Catholic Relief Services is hiring a remote Program Manager I (based in Central and West Africa) to lead emergency response and recovery projects, support donor relations, and oversee program quality and technical implementation.
- Role
- Program Manager I - Emergency Response and Recovery, CWARO
- Organization
- Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
- Location
- Niger, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Cameroon, Benin, Togo
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Catholic Relief Services is seeking a Program Manager I to oversee emergency response and recovery programming across Central and West Africa. The role involves providing technical oversight throughout the project cycle, managing donor relationships, and ensuring high-quality program implementation in line with agency standards. The successful candidate will lead proposal development, capacity building for staff and partners, and facilitate learning to improve humanitarian impact. This position requires significant regional travel and the ability to operate effectively in complex, emergency-prone environments.
What you'll do
- Provide technical oversight and management of emergency response projects throughout the project cycle.
- Lead proposal development and contribute to funding pursuit efforts for emergency portfolios.
- Supervise staff and manage team dynamics while fostering a learning environment.
- Oversee capacity building activities for program staff and partner organizations.
- Represent CRS in relevant humanitarian working groups and with key donors.
What it takes
- Master’s degree in international development, International Relations, or a related technical field.
- At least 1 year of experience in emergency programming such as WASH, shelter, or food security.
- Proficiency in English; French is highly preferred as a secondary language.
- Demonstrated ability to write high-quality technical proposals for public donors.
- Willingness and ability to travel at least 50% of the time, often on short notice.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, the position is remote-based, though candidates must reside in one of the specified Central and West African countries to be considered.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job posting.
Are there travel requirements for this job?
Yes, the role requires the ability and willingness to travel at least 50% of the time, often on short notice, to support emergency operations.
What level of education is preferred?
A Master’s degree in international development, International Relations, Community Development, or a relevant technical field like WASH or food security is preferred.
How to apply
Apply directly on Catholic Relief Services (CRS)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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