Advisor II, Project Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide programmatic guidance, coordination, and support for the implementation of a portfolio of projects.

• Work in collaboration with finance, legal, risk and compliance, supply chain, HR, and program quality teams to ensure award compliance and effective implementation.

• Assist in the development of agency-wide project and award management strategies, standards, tools, and best practices.

• Aid in communications with donors and stakeholders for assigned projects.

• Offer guidance to regional and country teams regarding daily project and award management processes.

• Enhance staff and partner capabilities through training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.

• Prepare and compile reports, deliverables, and necessary documentation.

• Contribute to the development of proposals, due diligence, award initiation, and compliance evaluations.

• Support award negotiations by preparing necessary documentation and coordinating with relevant teams.

• Facilitate cross-functional coordination, track actions, address routine issues, and escalate complex problems as needed.

• Encourage the consistent application of project and award management practices throughout the assigned portfolio.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, International Affairs, Development, or a related field.

• At least eight years of relevant international work experience with increasing responsibilities.

• A minimum of two years working and traveling in low-resource environments.

• Demonstrated experience in successfully contributing to proposals for external funding.

• Four years of relevant experience in project management, project support, award management, compliance, or similar domains.

• Working knowledge of institutional funders, funding cycles, compliance requirements, and reporting expectations.

• Understanding of project and award management principles.

• General knowledge of finance, risk/compliance, supply chain, and associated functional areas.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Familiarity with web conferencing tools, information systems, and knowledge-sharing platforms.

• Strong skills in relationship management and coordination.

• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Service-oriented and proactive approach with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.

• Required language: English.

• Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% of the job time.

• Ability to legally work in the location where the position is based.

• Successful candidates needing residence or frequent travel outside their home country must complete pre-employment medical clearance.

• Must sign and adhere to CRS’ Code of Conduct.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Generous retirement savings plan.

• Collaborative, mission-driven work culture.

• Opportunities to engage in training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.