Program Manager I – Emergency Response and Recovery

Catholic Relief Services

Oversee emergency response and recovery programming for Catholic Relief Services in Kenya and surrounding regions. Support collaboration with local partners and enhance program quality across multiple projects.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇰🇪 KenyaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and provide technical oversight of the development and implementation of the emergency response and recovery programming, particularly for large and complex projects, ensuring effective systems and processes are in place that support high-quality programming.
Support the application of CRS program standards and donor requirements, contribute to readiness learning and support rapid response and lead readiness efforts for CRS program offices and partners.
Provide management, guidance, and technical oversight of all new and existing emergency response and recovery projects throughout the project cycle.
Manage talent for emergency response and recovery programs and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being.
Oversee technical assistance and capacity strengthening activities in emergency response and recovery for staff and partner organizations to enhance program quality and impact.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in international development, International Relations, Community Development, or in the field of WASH, shelter, livelihoods, or food security required.
Minimum of 2 years' experience in relevant field-based project management experience.
Experience in managing moderately complex projects.
Experience in an international NGO.
Experience working closely with local partner organizations.
Located in or able to cover Eastern and Southern Africa time zones.

Benefits

Comp & perks

CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementemergency response programmingrecovery programmingcapacity strengtheningtechnical oversightprogram qualitydonor requirementsreadiness learningsystems and processes

Soft Skills

team dynamics managementstaff well-being supervisionguidanceleadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in international developmentBachelor’s degree in International RelationsBachelor’s degree in Community DevelopmentBachelor’s degree in WASHBachelor’s degree in shelterBachelor’s degree in livelihoodsBachelor’s degree in food security