Coordinator, Catholic Response for Emergencies Alliance

Location: Rome (preferred), or remote with regular travel to Rome.

Deliverables and Timeline: February 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027.

With the guidance of and in close coordination with the Steering Committee, the Consultant will complete the following deliverables against each of the key objectives below:

1 Strengthen Strategic Planning & Coordination

• Annual and operational work plans aligned with CR4E mission and emergency priorities.
• Defined timelines, deliverables, and regular monitoring system with mid-year and annual reviews.
• Steering Committee meetings organized and facilitated; agendas, background docs, and minutes produced including follow up of action points and strategic priorities.
• Mid-year and annual progress reports summarizing achievements, challenges, and lessons learned, using data to demonstrate impact and inform planning.

2 Enhanced Member Engagement & External Collaboration

• Member engagement strategy ensuring active participation across all CR4E members, including targeted outreach to underrepresented members.
• Regular communication updates, feedback loops, and outreach to underrepresented members.
• Inclusion of relevant Catholic actors external to CR4E (institutions, congregations, affiliates) in emergency response planning and implementation as appropriate.
• Branding guidelines for the CR4E Alliance initiative
• CR4E represented in media, events, and external forums, communicating collective impact and value.

3 Advance Collective Advocacy

• Coordinated member input into joint policy positions, statements, and advocacy campaigns.
• Appropriate engagement with humanitarian coordination and donor platforms to highlight Catholic roles.
• Periodic analysis of emerging humanitarian trends with actionable recommendations for Alliance advocacy and positioning.

4 Facilitate Technical Groups & Emergency Coordination

• Technical Groups supported with strategic and logistical facilitation for priority emergencies/themes.
• Documented outputs integrated into wider Alliance activities.
• Systematic inclusion of Local Church authorities in emergency coordination processes.
• Compilation and maintenance of a database encompassing financial and programmatic data on Church-led response.

5 Improve Data Management & Knowledge Sharing

• Functional system for qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and dissemination on Church-led responses.
• Regular analytical reports and situation briefs for decision-making and donor engagement.
• Capacity-sharing framework developed and implemented among CR4E members and Local Church responders.
• At least one annual learning or mentoring initiative and one peer-exchange activity conducted to strengthen local Church emergency-response capacities, with documented outcomes and participant feedback.
• Documented best practices promoting humanitarian principles, protection, and accountability.

6 Ensure Financial Stewardship & Accountability

• Annual CR4E budget and expenditure tracking system maintained.
• Financial reports compliant with donor and internal standards.
• Database of financial and programmatic data on Church-led responses updated regularly.

Eligibility:

• Familiarity with the Catholic Church’s structure and values.
• University degree in a relevant field (e.g., Human Sciences, International Development, Law, Theology)
• Minimum of 10 years proven experience in the international aid sector including experience with emergency response. Field experience is a plus.
• Experience in managing programs, including financial and MEAL aspects.
• Proven ability in networking, coordination, partnership-building, and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in English and French / Spanish (required); Italian a plus.

How to apply

For full application information and details on how to apply, see https://www.icmc.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Solicitation-ICMCHQ-CY25-11g-CR4E-Coordinator-1.pdf