Humanitarian Operations Technical Advisor II

The Humanitarian Operations Technical Advisor II strengthens CRS' rapid response and ongoing humanitarian operations by providing deployable, hands-on operational expertise to support emergency response delivery.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of humanitarian operations systems, with strong expertise in supply chain management, procurement, logistics, and emergency sub-office setup.
• Strong understanding of public donor regulations, operational compliance requirements, and risk management in emergency contexts.
• Solid knowledge of humanitarian best practices, operational standards, and evolving guidance for emergency field operations.
• Familiarity with cross-functional operational areas (HR, finance, security, ICT/telecoms, fleet) and how they integrate into emergency response operations.
• Familiarity with CRS programming principles
• Familiarity with ICT/GIS
• Knowledge of CRS partnership strategy
• Knowledge of emergency coordination mechanisms
• 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
• Experience setting up and managing humanitarian supply chains
• Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships.
• Proficiency (verbal and written) in English and at least one of the following languages: French, Spanish, Arabic.
• Ability 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).

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance
• Visa Sponsorship