Position title: Technical Advisor II – Market Systems Development
Location: Baltimore, MD, United States | (Remote)
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications
Degree in Business, Economic Development or other relevant field required. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of five years’ relevant international working experience in an advisory or management role with progressive responsibilities, with minimum of three years implementing the market systems development approach.
Previous experience providing technical assistance and implementing successful projects.
Demonstrated application of technical principles and concepts in inclusive market systems development. General knowledge of other related disciplines to ensure cross-sectoral approach.
Experience in mentoring, coaching, facilitation and training applying adult learning principles and practices.
Experience with adaptive management, program monitoring and evaluation, including applying data collection tools and methodologies, data analysis, and data presentation.
Excellent analytical skills and experience conducting economic or market systems analysis, ideally in the housing sector.
Proven ability to negotiate, design and assess strategic, sustainable and systemic activities
Experience in negotiating and building win-win partnerships with the private sector.
Experience and skills in networking and building relationships with donors, peer organizations, private sector actors, and civil society partners.
Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems, knowledge-sharing networks.
Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility 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.
Agency Leadership Competencies:
Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.
What we offer
CRS 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.
CRS is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Selection and hiring decisions are made without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, veteran status or any other protected area.
