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Program Summary
The ASPIRE Program is a unique career-building opportunity for individuals who are passionate about relief and development work and have the skills, attitude and approach to excel in positions with CRS. This structured and intentional field-based learning program is designed to prepare participants for positions of greater responsibility with CRS.
Under the supervision of experienced staff, participants actively support CRS’ relief and/or development projects over a 12-month period while building foundational skills in programming and operations. Through the foundational training, participants gain experience in project management, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL), project design and proposal development, partnership and capacity strengthening, supply chain, human resources and more.
To complement the core training, each participant also hones their skills in a specific area that aligns with their career objectives and strategically positions them for onward employment with CRS.
Primary Responsibilities
Under the supervision of an experienced staff member and in collaboration with CRS partners, the ASPIRE participant will support programming and operations as follows:
Project Management
Project Design and Proposal Development
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
Support MEAL activities in:
Partnership & Capacity Strengthening
Finance, Supply Chain, HR, Compliance
Key Working Relationships
Internal: CRS Country Representative, Head of Programming, Head of Operations, Program Managers, Finance, Supply Chain and HR staff
External: CRS partner organizations
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Agency-wide Respect, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) Competencies
Based on the mission, values, and guiding principles of the agency, CRS REDI competencies are to be exemplified by all staff in fulfillment of his or her respective roles and responsibilities.
How to Apply
The application period will be open until June 30, 2023. We encourage interested candidates to visit the ASPIRE Professional Development Program | CRS to learn more about the program structure, core learning areas, requirements, application, and selection process and apply for the program.
We also invite candidates to engage with our team by participating in one of the online information sessions.
You can also access the FAQs page for further details about the program.
You will be contacted only if selected for written exam/interview. Phone solicitations will not be accepted. These job opportunities are open to Ethiopian nationals only.
CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking.
** Qualified people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply**
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