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The collaborates with other technical departments to support the establishment and strengthening of related operational functions, including human resources, finance, security, ICT/telecommunications, administration, and fleet management. * Provide rapid deployment, in‑country operational surge support during humanitarian emergencies as an expert with focus on supply chain management particularly in procurement and logistics, and emergency sub‑office setup. * Provide operational support across HR, finance, security, GKIM, administration, and fleet management, in coordination with relevant CRS technical leads.
Last checked: 2 hours ago
Closing date: Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Country: United States of America
Duty station: United States, United States of America
Contract type: Professional
Grade: Not specified
Applicant eligibility: Not explicit in source
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CRS JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Humanitarian Operations Technical Advisor II, RAPID Reports to: Deputy Chief of Party Operations, RAPID Department: HRD
Position duration: (Tentative July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027)
Project Overview
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, rapid response activation, locally led implementation, accountability to affected communities, and safe, dignified programming. The initiative strengthens the organization’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.
Job Summary
The Humanitarian Operations Technical Advisor II, RAPID strengthens CRS’ rapid response and ongoing humanitarian operations by providing deployable, hands-on operational expertise to support emergency response delivery. 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.
The Humanitarian Operations Technical Advisor II, RAPID collaborates with other technical departments to support the establishment and strengthening of related operational functions, including human resources, finance, security, ICT/telecommunications, administration, and fleet management. S/he promotes high standards of operational management in humanitarian settings by advising on best practices, contributing to the development and rollout of operational guidance, and supporting capacity-building efforts for CRS country programs and partners to ensure timely, compliant, and effective humanitarian response operations.
Roles & Responsibilities
General
Capacity Strengthening and Accompaniment
Technical Standards, Learning, and Compliance
Coordination and Representation Support
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Required Languages: Proficiency (verbal and written) in English and at least one of the following languages: French, Spanish, Arabic.
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: RAPID Humanitarian Operations Technical Advisor I
Basic Qualifications
Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Agency Leadership Competencies:
What we offer
CRS offers U.S. based staff a 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 where the candidate will perform the role. CRS´ work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.
General Requirements
CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate’s ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements. All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination.
CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.
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