posted: September 21, 2011

Catholic Social Teaching, Education Coordinator
Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Washington, DC
 
Position Description:
 
Under the supervision of the Associate Director for Education and Outreach, the Catholic Social Teaching (CST) Education Coordinator advances the USCCB priorities and plans by promoting the bishops' social mission education and outreach priorities in relationship with other national Catholic social ministries' education and outreach initiatives.
 
The position involves three key functions:
(1) lead responsibility for planning and oversight of the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering (CSMG);
(2) lead responsibility for education, resource development and outreach on general Catholic Social Teaching (e.g., Compendium, CST seven themes, etc.) and its application to Justice, Peace and Human Development (JPHD) programs and communication efforts
(3) assisting Associate Director with the department's collaborative relationships with national Catholic social ministry groups and staff, e.g., The Roundtable (Social Action Summer Institute), JustFaith, Outreachers, etc.
 
Requirements:
 
Level of Study: Bachelor's Degree
 
Major Field/Specialty: Theology, public policy preferred
 
Other Specialized Training: Extensive knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic Church and its social and moral teachings required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and relational abilities essential. Facility with use of personal computer and other communications tools. Facility with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Social media experience a plus Foreign Language Requirement: Spanish preferred
 
Type and Nature of Professional Experience (5 years): Experience with meeting planning and budgeting needed. Experience in diocesan or parish social ministry preferred. Well-organized work style and detail-oriented job skills preferred. Experience as a collaborative team leader preferred. Experience as an educator or trainer helpful.
 
For more information, please visit http://www.usccb.org/hr/

posted: August 18, 2011

USCCB: Assistant Director for Asian and Pacific Island Affairs

The Assistant Director is a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church, who under the supervision of the Executive Director of Cultural Diversity in the Church assists the Executive Director in: coordinating and implementing the US Bishops’ strategic plan for the Conference and the associated pastoral efforts and priorities among ethnic and culturally diverse communities in the United States, especially Asian and Pacific Catholics; and developing and strengthening the implementation of approved committee and subcommittee goals, objectives and activities.

The Assistant Director also assists in the preparation of committee reports; represents the USCCB, the CDC Committee and the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Island Affairs in public forums; and serves as the voice of the USCCB when out in the field and as a strong in-house advocate for the communities served by the department .  Master’s Degree or combination of Bachelor’s degree. Major Field/Specialty: Social Sciences, Pastoral Ministry and Formation, Education, Humanities or a related field.  A minimum of 5-6 years experience with  pastoral ministry  in an arch/diocese, national Catholic organization or religious community. Proficiency in any Asian or Pacific language.

               United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (CDC)
                                    3211 4th Street N.E.
                                Washington, D.C. 20017-1194
                                or FAX: 202/541-3412
                          or E-MAIL: resumes@usccb.org
                                       EOE/M/F/D/V
No phone calls, please

Posted 8/5/2011

Executive Director: Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church
 
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is seeking qualified applicants for the position, Executive Director, Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church. The Executive Director assists the Conference and the Committee to extend their pastoral care to culturally diverse communities of the Catholic Church in the United States and to bring the needs and concerns of these diverse communities to the attention of the Bishops and to other offices within the USCCB. The Executive Director is also responsible for supervision of office staff and preparation /overseeing annual budget, plans and programs.
 
Qualified candidates are practicing Roman Catholics in good standing who possess a master's degree (Doctorate preferred) in theology or philosophy. Additionally, the successful candidate will have at least 10 years of church-related experience, extensive knowledge of the theology of the Catholic Church, structure and hierarchy. The candidate also requires excellent writing and public speaking skills; computer skills in word processing (Microsoft Word), E-mail and Internet; knowledge of a modern foreign language and can demonstrate excellent managerial skills.
 
This position is located in Washington, DC, and USCCB provides competitive salary and excellent benefits including relocation assistance. Clergy/religious candidates and diocesan lay employees must provide written approval from their diocesan bishop or religious superior before an application can be considered. Qualified candidates should send cover letter and résumé to:
 
Office of Human Resources (CDC)
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
3211 Fourth Street, NE
Washington, DC 20017-1194
 
Fax (202)541-3412 or
e-mail resumes@usccb.org
 
USCCB is an Equal Opportunity Employer

posted: 25 July 2011

Catholic Relief Services

Country Representative
CARO/Nigeria (Abuja)

Primary Responsibilities:
The Country Representative (CR) is responsible for leadership and overall management of CRS operations, activities and relationships in Nigeria, consistent with agency policies and procedures and the Central Africa regional strategy. S/he supervises a staff of approximately 60 international and national staff; oversees the effective and cost-efficient implementation of on-going projects; keeps the Regional Director well informed of program developments and priorities; pursues new funding and partnership opportunities in line with the regional strategy; participates actively in regional initiatives and working groups. S/he represents CRS with the Nigerian Government at national and local levels, local Catholic Church and other religious leaders, international and local NGOs, and Nigerian civil society partners. The Country Representative is expected to perform under limited supervision; most normal duties and responsibilities are handled independently following established policies, procedures and priorities, while complex and/or unique issues are handled in consultation with the Regional Director.  Developing national staff capacities, partner capacities, partner ownership of programs and ensuring quality programming are key priorities. 
 
Job Responsibilities Include:

• Leadership and Program Management
• Strategic and Effective Resource Management
• Personnel Management
• Representation

 
Key Working Relationships:

• Internal: Central Africa Regional Director, Central Africa DRD/PQ, DRD/MQ, and RFO, HQ Regional Representative and other HQ staff responsible for providing support and oversight for Nigeria.
• External: Frequent contact with Nigeria Church (Episcopal Conference President and Secretary General, CSN and other Church Officials, USAID and other Donors, Government of Nigeria representatives, international and local NGOs, UN agencies, Caritas & Church hierarchy, legal counsel. 

 
EOE/M/F/D/V

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