Resilient Shelter Coordinator (Technical Advisor I) at Catholic Relief Services

Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Advice, Urban Development, Program Design, Implementation, Risk-Informed Planning, Partnerships, Funding Opportunities, Digital Tools, Climate Resilience, Community Safety, Shelter Planning, Program Quality, Donor Guidelines, Best Practices, Adaptability, Innovation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

CRS in the Philippines, though a pilot project, will support the government’s efforts to make communities safer and more climate‑resilient by promoting the use of digital tools for smarter land use and urban planning. Working closely with DHSUD, the pilot will help local governments become more familiar with modern, risk‑informed planning approaches, gather lessons from early adopters, and encourage wider use of innovative planning technologies across the country. It will also help strengthen partnerships and explore long‑term funding opportunities to ensure that these digital solutions can continue to grow and benefit more communities nationwide. Job Summary: You will provide technical advice, coordinate with government partners and support to a range of program design and implementation issues in Urban Development in line with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) program quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices to Country Program (CP) teams to advance the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable. Your advice, knowledge, and support will contribute to determining how effective, adaptive and innovative CRS’ Urban Resilience programming such as land use and shelter planning is across the globe. You will lead the implementation of the resilient shelter pilot implemented by CRS Philippines. 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

You will provide technical advice and coordinate with government partners to support program design and implementation in Urban Development. Your role will contribute to the effectiveness and innovation of CRS’ Urban Resilience programming.