Program Manager I, Emergency Response and Recovery, ESARO

• Manage and oversee emergency response and recovery projects throughout their lifecycle to ensure they meet CRS standards and donor requirements.
• Provide leadership and coaching to emergency response teams, managing staff well-being and performance.
• Support capacity building for staff and partners to improve emergency program quality and impact.
• Lead learning initiatives, research, and knowledge sharing related to emergency response and recovery.
• Contribute to identifying and securing new funding opportunities and assist with proposal development and budgeting.
• Strengthen partnerships relevant to emergency response and recovery and apply partnership tools effectively.
• Ensure timely and efficient project spending and represent CRS in relevant working groups, donor meetings, and local stakeholder forums.

• Bachelor's degree in international development, International Relations, Community Development, or related fields such as WASH, shelter, livelihoods, or food security.
• At least 2 years of relevant field-based project management experience, including managing moderately complex projects.
• Experience working in an international NGO and closely with local partner organisations.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is required; knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferred.
• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time on short notice, often for periods of four to six weeks, and work in difficult or stressful environments.
• Located in or able to work within Eastern and Southern Africa time zones.
• Experience with MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) skills and project grants management, including with US government and UN donors.
• Good skills in MS Office, web conferencing, and information management systems.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, problem-solving, relationship management, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Preferred: Master's degree in relevant fields and at least 1 year of experience in emergency programming covering sectors like WASH, shelter, livelihoods, or food security.

Salary and benefits depend on the country of employment. U.S.-based staff receive a comprehensive package including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and retirement savings. Benefits for other locations are based on local standards.

Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 10 November 2026.