***NOTE: This is a global remote position; CRS will only consider candidates who are based in countries where we have existing offices. CRS does not sponsor visas for telecommuting employees.***
About CRS
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRSโ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
Background:
As a global organization, CRS has almost 7,000 staff from over 100 countries who collaborate to catalyze transformational change. As part of CRSโ Vision 2030 Strategy, the agency seeks to build a more agile, innovative, and impactful organization.
Job Summary
The Senior Advisor for Leadership Development will provide expertise in designing, implementing, and expanding leadership development programs and initiatives at CRS. In close collaboration and partnership with the Overseas Operations Staff Learning and Development Team and regional leaders, the Senior Advisor will lead implementation of CRSโ flagship leadership program (Strengthen, Advance, and Inspire Leaders). The Senior Advisor will also provide facilitation and advisory services to advance CRSโ global leadership development strategy.
Roles and Key Responsibilities
Management of Leadership Programs
- Lead design & implementation of leadership programs. Responsible for: communicating to stakeholders, upskilling and coordinating facilitators and coaches, managing detailed implementation plans, meeting with regional teams, creating content and materials, designing tools to capture and report on program data to report to executives, etc.
- Lead design and implementation of activities that build leadership practices (e.g. develop/adapt content for virtual leadership sessions, peer learning circles, 1:1 coaching, manager conversations, assessments), including integration of CRS functional capabilities
- Facilitate leadership sessions, build capacity of CRS facilitation team, review/propose improvements to facilitation methods & content
- Provide high-quality coaching services to CRS staff, build & expand team of internal CRS coaches (support trainings & certifications for new coaches, create peer shadowing and learning opportunities, etc)
- Monitor results and impact of leadership programs (collect and analyze program data, capture and share lessons learned, report on key performance indicators), lead periodic reporting on outcomes & results
- Proactively review/adapt design, learning approaches and content of leadership programs based on qualitative and quantitative data, experience of participants, etc
- Proactively review program resources and propose strategies to optimize use of staff time and financial resources
- Effectively engage & collaborate with regional teams, coaches, mentors, supervisors, subject-matter experts and program sponsors.
Support CRSโ Global Leadership Development Strategy and Initiatives
- Advise and consult with leaders to develop & refine CRSโ Global Leadership Development Strategy
- Facilitate discussions with stakeholders to optimize design and impact of leadership development initiatives
- Design and facilitate new leadership development programs for managers & leaders
- Provide coaching and mentorship around leadership development approaches and themes
- Champion and build capacity of others to effectively use various learning approaches, including large-scale workshops, small groups learning circles, leadership coaching, social learning, practical experience, and peer coaching.
- Build trusting relationships and safe learning environments with leaders across diverse backgrounds, identities, and contexts
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Qualifications
- Master's degree in International Development, Program Administration, HR, Organization Development, Leadership Development, Instructional Design or related field
- 10 years of experience in program management, leadership development, instructional design, capacity building, human resources, or equivalent.
- Experience delivering learning and leadership development solutions within a global and multi-cultural environment
- Knowledge and experience with adult learning theory, leadership development, and/or coaching competencies. Coaching certification a plus.
- Collaborative working style and willingness to work with virtual & multicultural teams across multiple time zones
- Demonstrated experience transferring knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and informal methods
- Experience applying diversity, equity, inclusion and access (DEIA) concepts and practices in programs (in leadership development programs a plus).
Required Languages - English. French, Spanish or Arabic a plus.
Travel - Must be willing and able to travel 10-15% of time internationally
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong organization and program management skills
- Experience with capacity strengthening and adult learning
- Ability to work and handle a diverse portfolio of projects simultaneously
- Ability to be adaptable, flexible and deal with ambiguity positively
- Experience with program monitoring and evaluation and analysis
- Strong relationship management skills with ability to influence without authority
- Strong strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills
- Proactive, resourceful, results-oriented, adaptable
- Proficiency in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications
Agency-wide Respect, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) Competencies
- Personal Accountability โ Consistently takes responsibility for oneโs own actions.
- Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
- Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
- Collaborates with Others โ Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
- Open to Learn โ Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Key Working Relationships:
Global People Resources (various teams), Overseas Operations Staff Learning and Development Team, Regional Leadership, Country Program Leadership, Participants in CRS leadership programs
***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. 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. CRSโ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer