[Hiring] Humanitarian Operations Technical Advisor I @Catholic Relief Services | CRS

Role Description

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.

• Provide rapid deployment, in-country operational surge support during humanitarian emergencies.
• Support emergency operations planning, implementation, and close out through remote and onsite technical assistance.
• 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.

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).

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan.
• Salary and Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office.