Country Manager, Pakistan At Catholic Relief Services

Job Title: Country Manager, Pakistan Reports to: EMECA Regional Director

Department: 361 – Country Leadership Salary Grade: 11

About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) 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.

Background:

CRS began working in Pakistan in 1954. Working with local and international partner organizations and Caritas, CRS has implemented projects focused on water and sanitation, livelihoods security, formal and non-formal education, HIV/AIDS mitigation and care, drought mitigation, peace and justice, and emergency response.

In early 2022, CRS re-registered in Pakistan and has approval to start up activities in education and drought mitigation and is planni ng to expand into other sectors including emergencies.

Job Summary:

As Country Manager you will lead the efforts to re-establish CRS in Pakistan. You will manage and represent the country program office, advancing programming and operations objectives and CRS mission to serve the poor and vulnerable. Your management and representation skills and work with staff, partners and communities will be key to advance CRS’ reputation and impact while you proactively manage security and mitigate security risks and liabilities.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Champion and lead the vision, mission, and strategy. Lead the design of medium and long-term goals. Ensure program and operations leads coordinate their objectives in alignment with the strategy.
• Lead the efforts of planning and establishing CRS workforce in Pakistan, with particular focus on senior management in the country. Champion and ensure Respect, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion throughout the process with focus on gender and other equity considerations.
• Effectively manage and supervise senior talent. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching and mentoring. Strategically tailor individual development plans and complete performance assessments for direct reports. Manage the development of staffing plans and the recruitment process of senior staff.
• Establish and develop strategic partnerships with national and international organizations that leverages resources, reputation, and expertise in line with CRS partnership principles. Ensure strong representation to key stakeholders, including Church partners, local and national government, and donors.
• Ensure that all projects meet and exceed donor expectations and are designed and implemented for maximum impact and reach. Ensure the CRS program quality standards are adhered to per MEAL policy and procedures.
• Manage and mitigate risks that may impact staff and programming. Ensure all staff understand and adhere to CRS staff safety and security policies and plans and ensure the updating of such plans.
• Promote, uphold, and model a commitment to the efficient use of agency and donor resources. Ensure compliance in operations functions. Provide oversight and analysis regarding monthly expenditures.

Required Languages – English fluency

Travel – This position is based in Islamabad. Candidate must be willing and able to travel at least 50% within the country and the region as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 4-5 senior operations and programs managers and TDYers as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience successfully managing high-risk and, complex situations, high-value projects from multiple international donors, including USAID and UN agencies; knowledge of relevant donor regulations.
• Experience engaging partners, including local government(s), and strengthening partnerships.
• Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
• Ability to represent the agency at high levels.
• Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.

Basic Qualifications:

• Masters’ degree in International Development, International Relations or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing high value relief and development programs. Experience in complex development settings strongly preferred.

To ensure the safety of our staff, our partners, and the people we serve, CRS requires that staff be vaccinated against Covid-19. CRS complies with applicable laws to allow for accommodations, as needed with supporting documentation. However, accommodations may limit the roles that candidates are eligible for based on role requirements (e.g., travel, meetings with staff, partner, donors).

***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.

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

Note: All positio ns requiring residence or frequent travel outside their home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical examination.

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.

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 an Equal Opportunity Employer

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.