Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives Manager

About the Organization

Catholic 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.

Position Overview

You will provide strategic advice, coordination, and support to the Country Manager on the execution of the Program Office's (PO) priorities, particularly for selected strategic initiatives, partnerships, special projects, and external engagement efforts. You will ensure effective systems and processes are in place that support program quality, organizational positioning, and sustainable growth in advancing CRS' work in serving the poor and vulnerable.

Your strategic coordination, relationship management, business development, and project management skills will contribute to ensuring that the PO effectively advances priority initiatives, strengthens key partnerships, and continuously works towards improving the relevance, quality, and impact of its programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation of CRS in Rwanda's Strategic Plan by supporting the Country Manager to coordinate priority actions, track progress, and ensure timely follow-up on engagements, commitments, related expenditures, and deliverables in support of effective stewardship of CRS resources
• Provide creative solutions and coordination support for selected strategic initiatives, special projects, and partnership priorities within the PO to ensure alignment with national agendas, agency priorities, and quality standards

Position Details

• Department: Program
• Band: 10
• Reports to: Country Manager
• Location: Kigali, Rwanda