NOTE: The above Pay Range only applies to applicants who perform the job within the US and to applicants classified by CRS as International Assignees.  Staff hired on local payroll would follow the respective Country pay range.  Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your anticipated work location during the candidate selection process.

Job Summary

Working under supervision of the Director of Policy, the Assistant I – Social Policy, will complete ongoing research and department related tasks. The Assistant I – Social Policy provide consistent and high-quality service and contribute to the proper stewardship of resources to help ensure operational effectiveness in support of high-quality programming.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

Primary:

• Conduct literature reviews on social protection.
• Summarize definitions and concepts from major institutions (donors, UN, INGOs, multilaterals).
• Support analysis of policy directions in humanitarian and development contexts.
• Assist in mapping institutional actors and emerging stakeholders.
• Compile CRS survey results to highlight engagement and programming trends.
• Support limited key informant interviews (external experts, CRS staff).
• Document best practices, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Contribute to drafting a synthesis report (15–20 pages).

Ad Hoc:

• Conduct background research and prepare briefing notes.
• Draft short internal memos or summaries.
• Support ongoing policy analysis and internal discussions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with typing/word processing, data entry into online databases and forms, and working with various office equipment.
• Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and information management systems. 
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills 
• Demonstrated interest in social protection, humanitarian policy, or development policy 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Required Languages: English

Travel: None

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Basic Qualifications 

• High School Diploma 
• Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant administrative support experience

Preferred Qualifications 

• Professional Diploma/Certificate in public policy, international development, international relations, economics, social policy, or a related field 
• Familiarity with international development or humanitarian institutions (e.g., World Bank, UN agencies, bilateral donors, INGOs) 
• Prior internship, research assistantship, or professional experience in a related field

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.  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. 

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.