Humanitarian Operations Technical Advisor I, RAPID EMEA
RemoteIndia or Philippines
Job Summary
Provide rapid deployment, in-country operational surge support during humanitarian emergencies, applying operational experience to support procurement, logistics, supply chain processes, and emergency sub-office setup. Support emergency operations planning, implementation, and close out through remote and onsite technical assistance, aligned with CRS standards and donor requirements. 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, administration, and fleet management in coordination with relevant technical leads. Deliver on-the-job technical accompaniment to CRS staff and local partners, support delivery of operations-focused trainings, and contribute to collaboration with local organizations to strengthen operational capacity. Support the application of humanitarian operations standards, tools, and guidance for field operations and emergency supply chains. Contribute to updates and dissemination of tools related to the Emergency Field Operations Manual and assist with emergency budgeting and basic cost tracking. Promote awareness of staff care, safety, and security practices in emergency environments. Support CRS participation in humanitarian coordination, cluster, and operations forums as requested.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Strong MS Office skills
- Proficiency (verbal and written) in English and Arabic
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Experience setting up and managing humanitarian supply chains
- Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships
- Knowledge of CRS partnership strategy
- Familiarity with ICT/GIS
- Familiarity with CRS programming principles
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