Job Announcement
Climate Change Officer
About CRS
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.
The Government of Liberia, through the Liberian Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MGCSP) is implementing the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP) (P173677) with financing from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group. The LWEP aims to improve social and livelihood services for women and girls in targeted communities, foster positive social norms, and strengthen the government’s capacity to advance women and girls’ empowerment through a “whole community” approach targeting multiple actors and levels. The World Bank views this project as creating a platform for the empowerment of women where policy dialogue happens, evidence of what works is produced and disseminated, and partnerships are strengthened. The project will be implemented by the Liberian Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MGCSP). Catholic Relief Services is a member of a consortium that has been awarded the contract of Lead Service Provider for components 1,2 & 3 of this project under the supervision of the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the MGCSP. Catholic Relief Services is leading the implementation of component 3 of the project. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Climate Change Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in coordinating climate-resilient strategies, approaches, training, and capacity building at the field level per the grant work plan.
Job Summary:
As a Climate Change Officer, you will support the implementation of climate change-related programming in the assigned County including cascading capacity-building training, knowledge management and documentation, monitoring, and mentoring rural women and girls and women-led organizations/businesses. Your management skills and knowledge will ensure that the CP delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving its impact.
Title: Climate Change Officer x2
Location: Field Based (Montserrado and Gbarpolu counties)
Type of Role: Fixed-Term Contract
Reports to: Lead Livelihood Specialist
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications
Required Languages – English
Travel – This position is field-based and will require frequent travel to project communities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
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 are used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
Agency Leadership Competencies:
Supervisory Responsibilities: Community-Based Agents
Key Working Relationships
Internal: LSP Manager, Lead Gender Specialist, Lead Livelihood Specialist, Lead Climate Change Specialist, County Coordinator, Livelihood Officer, M&E Officer, BFM/CE Officer, Operations Officer, Finance Officer.
External: Ministry of Gender and Social Protection, Ministry of Agriculture, The World Bank Group, Implementing Partners, Local Government, and Project community leadership.
Applications:
Please send a cover letter and resume/CV to LR_HR@crs.org by October 31, 2024, with the subject line “Climate Change Officer”
No phone calls. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, if you don’t hear from us after two months of the vacancy deadline, kindly note that your application was not successful.
CRS follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with a disability.
By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviours related to the above safeguarding-related topics.
***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.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
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.