Advisor II, Award Management Advisor

Catholic Relief Services

Award management advisor supporting World Bank-funded programs and government contracts at Catholic Relief Services. Guiding compliance, project delivery, risk management, and institutional learning.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $82,501 - $100,857 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing World Bank-funded awards and compliance processes, with a strong focus on project support, risk management, and donor regulations. Proficient in facilitating knowledge-sharing initiatives and providing training to enhance organizational learning.

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World Bank Award ManagementCompliance and Risk ManagementProject Support and ImplementationContract Negotiation and AdministrationKnowledge Management and Training

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Hard Skills

Award ManagementProject ManagementCompliance InterpretationFinancial ManagementContract AdministrationRisk AssessmentWorld Bank Procurement RegulationsEnvironmental and Social Framework (ESF)Investment Project Financing (IPF)Donor Compliance Standards

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdvisory SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteWeb-Conferencing PlatformsEnterprise SystemsKnowledge Management Tools

Industry Keywords

International DevelopmentDonor-Funded ProgramsGovernment Consultancy ContractsMultilateral Development BanksCapacity Strengthening Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide specialized full-cycle award management, project support, compliance, and learning services for World Bank-funded programs and World Bank-financed government contracts
Advise CRS teams on managing and administering World Bank-funded grants, government consultancy contracts, and other MDB-financed agreements throughout the award lifecycle
Research, interpret, and advise on World Bank regulations, procurement requirements, contractual obligations, reporting expectations, ESF requirements, and donor compliance standards
Support review, negotiation, interpretation, and administration of award and contract terms and conditions
Identify compliance and operational risks and recommend mitigation measures
Provide award management guidance and troubleshooting for implementation challenges, compliance concerns, audits, contractual issues, amendments, and closeout requirements
Support due diligence, risk assessments, internal reviews, capture planning, and proposal development for World Bank and MDB opportunities
Collaborate with Business Development, Program Quality, Finance, Country Programs, Regional Offices, and global support functions
Advise on project start-up readiness, implementation planning, staffing, compliance processes, financial management, coordination, and risk management
Monitor and analyze award performance, compliance trends, implementation challenges, operational risks, and spending patterns
Recommend corrective actions and improvement opportunities
Contribute to improvements in CRS policies, procedures, templates, systems, and tools
Capture, maintain, and disseminate institutional knowledge, lessons learned, and good practices
Facilitate knowledge-sharing initiatives, communities of practice, and cross-country learning
Design and deliver training, mentoring, coaching, and capacity-strengthening initiatives
Support onboarding and orientation of project teams
Serve as a primary resource to Country Programs, Regional Offices, and global support functions
No supervisory responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in International Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, International Relations, Finance, Law, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience supporting donor-funded awards, grants, contracts, or project management functions in an international development context
Demonstrated experience managing or supporting World Bank and other institutional donor-funded awards
Experience providing compliance, operational, financial, contract, or project support to complex development programs
Familiarity with World Bank Procurement Regulations, Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), and Investment Project Financing (IPF) mechanisms
Fluency in English required
Willingness to travel up to 25%
Ability to interpret and apply award terms, donor regulations, and compliance requirements
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, web-conferencing platforms, enterprise systems, and knowledge management tools
Ability to legally work where the position is performed
Candidates residing or frequently traveling outside their home country must clear pre-employment medical clearance
Preferred: Master's degree in a relevant discipline
Preferred: Experience with World Bank-funded projects, government consultancy contracts, or other multilateral development bank-funded programs
Preferred: Experience supporting start-up and implementation of large, multi-country, or multi-partner projects
Preferred: Experience with contract negotiation, subcontract management, and audit compliance
Preferred: Experience working in developing-country contexts
Preferred: Experience supporting knowledge management and organizational learning initiatives
Preferred: Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools
Working proficiency in French, Spanish, or Arabic is highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for U.S.-based staff
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Generous retirement savings plan
Collaborative, mission-driven work culture
Equal opportunity employer