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Role Description

CRS centrally manages a growing portfolio of global (multi-regional) awards (including U.S. Government (USG) contracts) funded by a wide range of donors. These awards require varying degrees of finance and operations support at the headquarters level. This position will provide finance and operations support to a limited number of projects with the primary focus being the REACH Malaria project funded by the US Department of State.

The Global Programs Finance and Operations Analyst II is responsible for providing support to a defined portfolio of global projects, leading communications on financial issues, including compliance with related donor and CRS policies. This position requires strong demonstrated experience in the areas of finance and program management, as well as a strong knowledge of donor, especially USG, funding mechanisms and requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Understanding of CRS financial and administrative systems, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Oracle enterprise systems.
• Contracts experience.
• Strong strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop new systems/templates to streamline current systems.
• Ability to work in a complex environment and to lead and work with multi-cultural teams.
• Strong communications and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire and proven ability to work in a collaborative, proactive, and multicultural team environment.
• Ability to maintain strong customer service.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).

Requirements

• Fluency in written and spoken English required; French strongly preferred.
• Must be willing to travel up to 10%.

Benefits

• CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate’s ability to legally work where the position is to be performed.
• All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance.
• CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.

Company Description

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.

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.