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 need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

CRS Philippines, established in 1945, is the longest running, continuous CRS country program with extensive programming in peacebuilding, emergency response and recovery, and disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. The Philippines country program has over 120 staff members in Manila, Davao, Cotabato offices. CRS Philippines is committed to collaborate with our strong network of church partners, national and subnational government agencies and secular NGOs throughout the country, strategically advancing local leadership to achieve sustainable development goals in the Philippines.

Job Summary:
As a Resilience Officer, you will provide city level support to the five-year Caritas Australia-funded project Climate Action Partnerships in Asian Cities (CAPACities), which aims to strengthen inclusive climate change governance and adaptive capacities of Tagbilaran City to manage the impacts of climate.  Embedded in the city LGU, you accompany and support the LGU to develop their capacity to track climate data, build data informed inclusive plans, access private and public financing to support these plans and effectively communicate and engage communities for climate change actions. Reporting to the Program Manager II – Climate Change, you will support, monitor, and report on all project activities in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your thorough and service-oriented approach will ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:
•     Support the coordination and implementation of all assigned CAPACities project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
•     Assist with the engagement and communication with the LGU on project implementation initiatives, and agreements.
•     Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist LGU and consortium partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
•     Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting consortium partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with LGU and consortium partners to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.
•     Provide technical and operational support in the conceptualization, preparation and delivery of various capacity building workshops and project reports for the city which includes development of training and workshop designs.
•     Collect information on staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of LGU and consortium partner organizations and monitor capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.
•     Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices.  This also includes writing reports for donor updates.
Basic Qualifications:
•     Bachelor’s Degree holder in Development or Ecosystems Management, Urban Development, Environmental/ Natural Science or any related field.
•     At least 4 years professional experience in project support, including government engagement.
•     Experience in the field of disaster and climate resilience, urban planning, or public administration, preferably with an international NGO.
•     Additional experience may substitute for some education.
•     Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
•     Familiarity with digital risk mapping and ICT4D is an advantage.

Required Languages – English, Tagalog, local language of project site a plus

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 20%.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•     Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
•     Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members
•     Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
•     Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
•     Training on Nature-based solutions and/or Ecosystems-based Adaptation (EbA) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications
•     Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.
•     Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred.
•     Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
•     Knowledge on Geographic Information Systems a plus

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
•     Integrity
•     Continuous Improvement & Innovation
•     Builds Relationships
•     Develops Talent
•     Strategic Mindset
•     Accountability & Stewardship

Supervisory Responsibilities (if none, state none)

Key Working Relationships:
Internal: CAPACities Program Manager, MEAL Officer, CP leadership team, Finance and operation teams, CRS Indonesia CAPACIties.
External: LGU partners, NGOs, academe, national agencies.

***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. CRS’ 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
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality.  Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.  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. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate or global telecommuter, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.

CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse.  The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct.

CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people – especially children and vulnerable adults – to live free from abuse and harm.

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

General Requirements

CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate’s ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements.  All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination.

CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.