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

The Advisor I, Global Risk and Compliance, supports CRS’ Global Risk & Compliance (GRC) team by helping translate compliance and safeguarding strategies into consistent, well-managed programs for overseas operations. The Advisor is responsible for coordination and follow-through strengthening of partner safeguarding compliance, improving visibility into program status and risks, and enabling stakeholders to make timely, informed decisions. S/he helps protect people and programs by promoting accountable, compliant operations across the global portfolio.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate the global implementation of CRS’ Partner Safeguarding Compliance Program by assisting with planning, tracking, documentation, and follow‑up activities across regions and partners.
• Assist in translating global compliance and safeguarding strategies into practical, operational guidance for country programs and partners, ensuring consistency and alignment with CRS requirements.
• Coordinate routine compliance and safeguarding monitoring activities, including maintaining trackers, consolidating input from country teams, and supporting follow‑up on agreed actions.
• Administer assigned compliance programs—such as the USG Trafficking in Persons (TiP) Compliance Program and the USG Subrecipient Audits Program—by maintaining records, coordinating inputs, and supporting routine reporting requirements.
• Contribute to risk and compliance reporting by compiling data, updating dashboards, and preparing summaries that improve visibility into program status, issues, and emerging risks.
• Serve as a point of coordination between the GRC team and internal stakeholders (e.g., regional, program, and partner teams) to support timely information sharing and follow‑through.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by documenting lessons learned, identifying recurring challenges, and suggesting practical enhancements to tools and processes.
• Support the administration of the Host Government Tax USG Reporting Procedure, including data collection, consolidation, and coordination with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Under the guidance of the supervisor, assist in administering existing compliance programs and contribute to the design and refinement of new compliance initiatives, tools, and processes.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of agency‑wide compliance and safeguarding strategies, standards, tools, and best practices by providing coordination, documentation, and analytical support.
• Assist with strategic and operational planning activities by supporting data collection, basic analysis, preparation of presentations, and progress and status reporting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of compliance, risk management, safeguarding, or governance concepts within international development or humanitarian contexts.
• Knowledge of donor compliance requirements particularly USG‑funded programs
• Familiarity with INGO operating environments, including overseas programs, partners, and cross‑cultural contexts.
• Ability to think analytically and act methodically
• Strong writing skills, ability to write clearly and succinctly
• Strong communication skills (Email and Teams) in a remote environment and ability to get things done in a matrix environment
• Proficiency in Office 365 suite (especially Excel, Power BI, SharePoint Lists, Teams)
• Strong sense of customer care and service
• Strong planning and analytical skills

Required Languages: English

Travel: None

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Social Sciences, Development Studies or other related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Safeguarding, or other related fields, preferably in an INGO environment.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master's degree in related discipline
• Familiarity with U.S. Non-governmental Organizations

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.