Humanitarian Operations Technical Advisor I, RAPID CWARO – Remote at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Job Summary
The RAPID Humanitarian Operations Technical Advisor I provides deployable, technical and operational support to CRS humanitarian emergency responses under the guidance of HRD staff.
- The role contributes to CRS’ capacity, supporting target countries across a specified focus region, of emergency operations across core humanitarian functions, with primary emphasis on supply chain management—particularly procurement and logistics—and emergency suboffice setup.
Roles & Responsibilities
General
Provide rapid deployment, in-country operational surge support during humanitarian emergencies, applying operational experience to support procurement, logistics, supply chain processes, and emergency suboffice setup.
- Support emergency operations planning, implementation, and close out through remote and onsite technical assistance, aligned with CRS standards, donor requirements, and good humanitarian practice.
- Assist with the setup and functioning of relief delivery systems, tools, and operational processes in active emergency contexts.
- Provide operational support across HR, finance, security, GKIM, administration, and fleet management, in coordination with relevant CRS technical and departmental leads.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience setting up and managing humanitarian supply chains
- Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships. Knowledge of CRS partnership strategy is a plus.
- Familiarity with ICT/GIS an asset.
- Familiarity with CRS programming principles preferred.
Basic Qualifications
Graduate degree in international development or related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting or managing humanitarian operations in the field.
Demonstrated field management experience with an INGO.
Experience integrating cross‑cutting themes (protection, gender, capacity strengthening, governance).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of emergency coordination mechanisms.
Working knowledge of humanitarian supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics, warehousing, and basic commodity tracking in emergency contexts.
- Basic understanding of emergency field operations setup, including sub-office establishment, relief delivery processes, and operational coordination.
- Familiarity with donor regulations and compliance requirements relevant to humanitarian operations.
- Awareness of CRS operational standards, tools, and policies, including emergency operations guidance
- Strong familiarity with SPHERE, Core Humanitarian Standards
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
- Extremely flexible and can cope with stressful situations in emergency environments.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in strategic planning initiatives
- Ability to work both as a motivating member and a leader of a diverse team
- Strong knowledge of effective management practices desired
- Strong MS Office skills
- Required Languages: Proficiency (verbal and written) in English with French preferred as a secondary language.
Travel:
- Must be able and willing to travel at least 50% of time often at very short notice (within 48 hours) and for an average of four-six weeks (with a maximum of two consecutive months under exceptional circumstances).
- Should have the capacity to live and work in difficult/stressful environments and serve wherever agency needs dictate.
Deadline: 8, July 2026
How to Apply
Interested Applicant can apply via this link
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