Chief of Party I - Innovative Climate Financing at Catholic Relief Services

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Technical Oversight, Stakeholder Management, Security Risk Mitigation, Budget Management, Staff Management, Coaching, Mentoring, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Relations Management, Team Leadership, Communications, Presentation Skills, Facilitation Skills

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Job Summary: As Chief of Party I, you will manage and provide technical oversight to the development and implementation of a Land Restoration Initiative in the Philippines which brings together land restoration practices, community visioning, value-chain upgrades and evaluates the potential of carbon financing as a funding stream. The Chief of Party will manage this pilot project ensuring stakeholder buy-in including from government and partners. They will ensure that effective systems and processes are in place that support high-quality programming advancing CRS and consortium members’ work in serving the poor and vulnerable. Your management skills and knowledge will ensure that the project delivers high-quality programming and feeds into agency learning. As a senior leader, you will proactively manage security and mitigate security risks. 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, 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.

Responsibilities

The Chief of Party will manage and provide technical oversight for a Land Restoration Initiative in the Philippines, integrating land restoration, community visioning, value-chain upgrades, and carbon financing potential. This senior leader role requires ensuring stakeholder buy-in, implementing effective systems for high-quality programming, and proactively managing security risks.