Job ID: 315972

Program Manager II - Emergency

Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Apply by: 04 Oct 2026

Relevant Sectors

Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is seeking a Program Manager II - Emergency (Job grade 10) to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The position reports to the Deputy Head of Programs and sits in the Programs department. It is a definite-term role, up to 30 September 2027, with the possibility of extension depending on performance and funding. This position is for Ethiopian nationals only.

Job summary: Manage and provide technical oversight of the development and implementation of the Country Program's emergency programming. Ensure effective systems and processes support high-quality programming that serves the poor and vulnerable.

Key responsibilities:
- Provide management, guidance and technical oversight of all new and existing projects in the Emergency Program across the project cycle, in line with CRS quality standards, donor guidelines and best practices.
- Manage and supervise the Emergency Program team: coaching, individual development plans and performance management.
- Lead cross-functional emergency preparedness and response planning with sector and operations teams.
- Lead the development and implementation of program learning and MEAL systems for the emergency portfolio, and disseminate promising practices and lessons learned.
- Pursue new funding opportunities. Serve as technical lead and technical writer for Emergency Program proposals, and contribute to budgets and staffing plans.
- Oversee technical assistance and capacity strengthening for staff and partner organizations.
- Oversee the identification, assessment and strengthening of partnerships.
- Represent CRS in forums, including national clusters.
- Ensure timely and appropriate project expenditures.

Qualifications:
- Master's degree in International Development, International Relations or a related field. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant field-based project management experience, preferably with an international NGO.
- Experience managing moderately complex projects.
- Experience in grants management and writing high-quality technical proposals, preferably for multiple public donors.
- MEAL skills and experience, and staff management experience.
- Required languages: English and Amharic.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%.

CRS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding. It prioritizes candidates who are citizens or permanent residents of countries where it has offices.

* Apply Before 04/10/2026, 11:00

HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online through the CRS Careers portal before 4 October 2026.
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