Humanitarian Operations Technical Advisor I, RAPID CWARO – Remote at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) - NAIJA STICK

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 

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