Humanitarian Operations Technical Advisor I, RAPID EMEA

Catholic Relief Services is implementing a global emergency response initiative designed to deliver timely life saving humanitarian assistance in rapidly evolving crises worldwide over 18 months the program enables fast flexible action to address urgent needs arising from sudden shocks and protracted emergencies. It supports critical humanitarian sectors through context appropriate assistance while emphasizing operational readiness locally led implementation accountability to affected communities and safe dignified programming. Emergency Operations Technical Advisors will support Jordan Egypt Lebanon India Philippines and Indonesia providing readiness and response support based on evolving needs with the composition of countries adapted according to context and operational priorities. The initiative strengthens the organisation's ability to respond at speed and scale in complex and resource constrained environments ensuring help reaches people most in need when it matters most. 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 sub office setup. The Humanitarian Operations Technical Advisor I works closely with colleagues and other technical departments to support the establishment and strengthening operational functions including human resources finance security ICT administration and fleet management. She supports the application of CRS operational standards and donor requirements, contributes to operational learning and guidance implementation and assists with capacity strengthening efforts for CRS country programs and partners to promote efficient compliant and effective humanitarian response operations. Roles & Responsibilities 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 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 Capacity Strengthening and Accompaniment: Provide on the job support and basic technical accompaniment to CRS staff and local partners during emergency responses while supporting delivery of operations focused trainings briefings and orientations for emergency staff and partners. Contribute to collaboration with local organisations and national and international CRS teams to strengthen operational capacity for emergency response Technical Standards Learning and Compliance: Support the application of humanitarian operations standards tools and guidance for field operations and emergency supply chains. Contribute to updates and dissemination of tools and resources related to the Emergency Field Operations Manual. Support operational learning by helping document lessons learned challenges and good practices from emergency deployments. Assist with emergency budgeting basic cost tracking and support compliance with public donor regulations and operational requirements. Management of supply chain and accounting systems in new or rapidly evolving emergency responses. Promote awareness of staff care safety and security practices in emergency environments Coordination and Representation: Support CRS participation in humanitarian coordination cluster and operations forums as requested and under guidance Knowledge, Skills and 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 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 Required Languages Proficiency verbal and written in English Arabic 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 Supervisory Responsibilities No 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) Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff) Personal Accountability - Consistently takes responsibility for one's own actions Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest. Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions Collaborates with Others - Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams Open to Learn - Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things Agency Leadership Competencies: Lead Change - Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation Develops and Recognizes Others - Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance Strategic Mindset - Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities #J-18808-Ljbffr Catholic Relief Services