Advisor Sr - Global Fund Support Unit

About CRSJOB DESCRIPTIONCatholic 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.Job SummaryActs in a senior role for a critical area of expertise for the agency. Provides expertise to field staff related to a specific discipline. Directs integration of standards into planning and operational activity, including strategy, staffing, etc. Help develop organizational protocols for staff. Ensures adherence to and compliance with established regulations, standards, and organizational goals.The Global Fund Support Unit (GFSU) works to strengthen CRS’ programming and institutional links with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (‘the Global Fund’) and similar, health-focused, donors. CRS has a long-standing relationship with the Global Fund since inception in 2002, and the new three-year cycle 2024-2026, has a confirmed portfolio of six Principal Recipient grants for a total 3-year budget of around $680 million, in addition to several Sub-Recipient and Service provider contracts.The Senior Advisor will provide management support to country programs in pursuing and/or implementing Global Fund grants, identify management capacity areas needing improvement, and, in collaboration with regional staff, support country programs in proactively addressing management issues and capacity gaps.Roles And Key Responsibilities• Country support• Provide direct technical assistance to country programs during the business development process for new and continuing Global Fund grants.• Participate in grant negotiations with the Global Fund, ensuring that CRS’ approaches, policies, and structures are adequately considered and explained in budgets and planning documents.• Provide direct support to country programs during the start-up, implementation and close out.• Throughout the grant cycle, assist in the development and review of budgets and other complex grant documents for accuracy, completeness, compliance with CRS policies and Global Fund requirements.• Review reports and other key documents submitted by CRS Principal Recipient country programs and provide feedback on necessary revisions before final donor submission. Also ensure that other regional and HQ staff are also reviewing key documents and that this feedback is documented.• Facilitate information sharing and regional/HQ support by coordinating regular Extended Project Team and Program Board meetings.• Participate in regular donors calls and visits.• Ensure that key documents are properly archived.• Management Quality and Compliance:• Keep current on new and revised Global Fund policies, procedures, guidance and other governing documents, and advise on the implications for CRS.• Collaborate with other internal departments to ensure information sharing and compliance with Global Fund policies.• Assist country programs, regions and CRS HQ teams to plan for and resolve cross cutting procurement, compliance, legal, risk, safeguarding, HR and other grant management or implementation issues.• In collaboration with the Office of Legal Counsel, regions and country programs, identify needs for legal agreements within the scope of grant implementation and coordinate templates, tools, reviews and updates as needed.• Business Development• Coordinate CRS’ approach for accessing Global Fund funding.• Provide technical support and advice to country programs and regions on Global Fund procedures and processes for accessing funding.• Track the business and consultancy opportunities that are posted to the Global Fund’s website and coordinates the pursuit of any such opportunities.• Support positioning / BD efforts with GAVI and UNITAID as needed.• Knowledge Management and Learning:• Coordinate workshops, webinars and other meetings (virtual and in person) to ensure shared learning and capacity building, as needed.• Contribute to documentation and learning related to CRS’ Global Fund portfolio.QualificationsBasic Qualifications• Master's degree in management, business administration, international development or related field.• Ten years of experience at managing or supporting international development projects.• Fluency in written and spoken English and French is required.• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Web Conferencing ApplicationsPreferred Qualifications• Prior experience with Global Fund• Demonstrated experience transferring knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and informal methodsKnowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesTravel: Ability to travel internationally as required (up to 25%).Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff)Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. 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.• Personal Accountability – consistently takes responsibilities for one’s 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 – works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.• Open to Learn – seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesKey Working RelationshipsInternal : Global Fund Support Unit (GFSU), CRS HQ departments (in particular IDEA, Global Risk and Compliance, Supply chain, Legal, Finance, Partnership and Capacity strengthening), Country programs involved with Global Fund programming, Regional teamsExternal :Global Fund Country teams, In-country government partners (MoH, NMCP), Technical assistance organizations, Working groups as appropriate.What We OfferCRS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, generous retirement savings plan and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.• 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.Note: All interested applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application.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 prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.CRS is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAbout UsCatholic 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.About The TeamCRS' 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