Humanitarian Operations Technical Advisor I, RAPID - ESARO

About this role

The role is a deployable technical advisor focusing on humanitarian operations, with emphasis on supply chain management, procurement, logistics and emergency suboffice setup. It supports CRS emergency responses under HRD guidance and works with multiple technical teams to strengthen operational functions in field programs. The position involves rapid deployment, in-country surge support during emergencies, and collaboration with partners to ensure compliant, effective humanitarian operations. It aims to build capacity of CRS country teams and partners and to apply CRS standards and donor requirements in field operations. Travel is a significant requirement, with the need to operate in challenging emergency environments and potentially work in difficult conditions for extended periods.

What you would do

• Provide rapid deployment and in-country operational surge support for procurement, logistics and supply chain processes.
• Assist with emergency operations planning, implementation and close-out through remote and onsite technical assistance.
• Help set up and maintain relief delivery systems, tools and processes in active emergencies.
• Provide operational support across HR, finance, security, administration and fleet management in coordination with relevant leads.
• Support on-the-job capacity strengthening and accompany CRS staff and local partners during emergencies.
• Deliver operations-focused trainings, briefings and orientations for emergency staff and partners.
• Collaborate with local organisations and CRS teams to strengthen emergency response capacity.
• Support application of humanitarian operations standards, tools and guidelines in field operations.
• Contribute to updates of the Emergency Field Operations Manual (EFOM) and share lessons learned.
• Assist with emergency budgeting, cost tracking and donor compliance in operations.

What they are asking for

• 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).
• Proficiency in English and at least one other language among French, Portuguese, Spanish or Arabic.
• Willingness and ability to travel at least 50% of the time, often on short notice, for four to six weeks per trip.
• Ability to live and work in difficult and stressful environments.

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