Catholic Relief Services

Lead global grants and compliance management ensuring policy implementation and risk-informed grant oversight for emergency response programs. | Requires advanced knowledge of donor regulations, experience in grants management and compliance, and ability to lead complex global initiatives in emergency contexts. | Sr Grants And Compliance Manager, Rapid Catholic Relief Services is implementing a global emergency response initiative designed to deliver timely, life-saving humanitarian assistance in rapidly evolving crises worldwide. Over 18 months, the program enables fast, flexible action to address urgent needs arising from sudden shocks and protracted emergencies. It supports critical humanitarian sectors through context-appropriate assistance while emphasizing operational readiness, rapid response activation, locally led implementation, accountability to affected communities, and safe, dignified programming. The initiative strengthens the organization's ability to respond at speed and scale in complex and resource-constrained environments, ensuring help reaches people most in need when it matters most. The Sr Grants and Compliance Manager, RAPID provides oversight of CRS grants and compliance systems across the global RAPID program. The role is responsible for leading the implementation, standardization, and continuous strengthening of CRS policies, procedures, and operational frameworks, ensuring consistent and compliant application across participating country programs and partners within the assigned RAPID portfolio. The role ensures a coherent, high-quality, and risk-informed approach to grant management, with accountability for system performance, compliance integrity, and operational effectiveness at scale. The position drives institutional learning, system improvement, and global harmonization of practices to support rapid, accountable emergency responses. Roles and Key Responsibilities • Global Policy and Systems Leadership • Strategic Grants Oversight • Reporting • Risk Management and Compliance • Capacity Strengthening and Learning Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Advanced knowledge of donor regulations and CRS compliance systems. • Strong systems thinking and policy development capabilities. • Strong presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills. • Ability to think strategically and solve problems in a collaborative way. • Ability to lead complex global initiatives and influence cross-functional stakeholders. • Ability to be pro-active, self-motivated, resourceful and results oriented. • Solid knowledge of humanitarian best practices, operational standards, and evolving guidance for emergency field operations. Preferred Qualifications • Master's Degree in a relevant field. • Experience effectively supervising and managing a team. • Experience implementing or supporting humanitarian programming. Required Languages: Fluency in English required; French, Spanish, or Arabic preferred. Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 20%. Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes Qualifications Basic Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field. • Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in grants management, compliance, or humanitarian operations. • Experience supporting global or multi-country programs. • Experience in complex emergency contexts. Agency 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 U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan. Salary and Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role. CRS’ work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world. About Us Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Catholic Relief Services' relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. 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. CRS' processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency. CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse. The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct. 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. Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. General Requirements CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate's ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements. All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination. CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices. Job Info • Job Identification 3002644 • Job Category Cross-Functional • Posting Date 07/01/2026, 01:43 PM • Locations United States (Remote) • Apply Before 07/16/2026, 03:55 AM • Job Schedule Full time • Job Shift Day

Support and execute procurement activities for humanitarian emergency response ensuring compliance and timely delivery. | Bachelor's degree with 3+ years procurement experience in non-profit or public sector, preferably humanitarian context, with strong compliance and coordination skills. | Job Description Job Summary The Procurement Specialist supports humanitarian emergency and rapid response operations by carrying out assigned procurement activities to obtain goods and services for global and country programs. Working within established procedures and under guidance, s/he supports time‑sensitive procurement in high‑risk operating environments while adhering to CRS procurement principles, donor regulations, and humanitarian standards. The Specialist I contributes to efficient, transparent, and well‑documented procurement processes that enable life‑saving assistance for vulnerable populations. Note: This is a remote work position. For this Remote position, candidates can be based anywhere CRS has a presence. Preference may be given to those located/based in Africa or Middle East. Relocation is not being offered. Roles And Key Responsibilities • Complete fully compliant tactical procurements in humanitarian and emergency response contexts. Contribute to ensuring compliance with CRS procurement principles, standards, and policies; donor regulations; and applicable local statutory requirements, while balancing speed, risk, and value for money. • Support emergency budget holders and response teams by providing timely market and pricing information to inform rapid response planning and budget preparation. • Execute end‑to‑end procurement processes under tight timelines, including cost estimates, solicitation documents, bidding process facilitation, negotiations, and preparation of purchase orders, contracts, and related documentation for emergency goods and services. • Coordinate closely with procurement colleagues, emergency response teams, logistics, finance, and program staff to track procurement actions, delivery timelines, and receipt of goods and services in dynamic operating environments. • Collect and verify documentation to confirm that goods and services delivered meet technical specifications, quality standards, delivery timelines, and contracted costs, with particular attention to emergency response requirements. • Maintain active communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders to follow up on contractual terms and conditions, address performance or delivery issues, and support contract or purchase order amendments as required by evolving emergency needs. • Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date procurement documentation for emergency procurement actions to support transparency and audit readiness. Compile basic reports and coordinate document retrieval requests to support compliance, donor, and audit requirements. • Enter, maintain, and update procurement data in Insight to ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and audit readiness. • Contribute to procurement learning and knowledge‑sharing by documenting lessons learned from emergency procurement activities. • Support teams by providing basic information and guidance on emergency procurement procedures, market conditions, and risk mitigation approaches. Preferred Qualifications • Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management a plus. • Experience with database or ERP systems highly desirable. • Experience with local and regional procurement of food commodities in a humanitarian context, including quality and food safety considerations. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities • Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). • Good knowledge of donor procurement regulations (e.g., Department of State, World Bank, UN), particularly in emergency or rapid response contexts. • Knowledge of international and national procurement regulations, emergency procurement approaches, and local market conditions in challenging or fragile environments. • Knowledge of contract terms and conditions, with demonstrated ability to successfully execute purchase orders and contracts against technical specifications under time pressure. • Knowledge of Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) and their practical application to humanitarian procurement, including allocation of risk, cost, and responsibility for delivery in emergency and fragile operating contexts. • Strong planning, coordination, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple urgent requests simultaneously. • Solid analytical skills and sound judgment, particularly in balancing speed, compliance, and risk in emergency procurement. • Proactive, results‑oriented, and service‑oriented, with a strong focus on supporting emergency response teams. • Demonstrated ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics. • Effective negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Required Languages: English. French, Spanish, and/or Arabic are highly desirable. Travel: Be willing and able to travel up to 25%, including to fragile or emergency response contexts. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Qualifications Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or another relevant field. • Minimum of 3 years of work experience in non ‑ profit or public procurement/purchasing management, preferably supporting humanitarian or emergency response operations. Experience with an international organization preferred. Agency 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 strateg y and team priorities. What We Offer CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan. Benefits and Salary packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role. CRS´ work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.