Basic Qualifications

* Masters Degree in International Development, International Relations or in other social science required. Additional experience may substitute for some education.

* Minimum of 2 years of relevant field-based experience in coordinating or managing light to moderately complex projects required, preferably with an international NGO.

* Additional experience may substitute for some education.

Required Languages -Portuguese

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 25 %.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.

* Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with culturally diverse groups.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to write reports

* Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented

Preferred Qualifications

* Project management experience in Emergency Programming is highly desirable.

* Experience engaging with partner organizations.

* Experience contributing to the development of technical proposals.

* MEAL skills and experience preferred.

* Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

* Integrity

* Continuous Improvement & Innovation

* Builds Relationships

* Develops Talent

* Strategic Mindset

* Accountability & Stewardship