Humanitarian Operations Technical Advisor I (RAPID)

About the role

The RAPID Humanitarian Operations Technical Advisor I provides deployable technical and operational support for CRS emergency responses across eight West‑African countries. The role focuses on supply‑chain management, procurement, logistics and the establishment of emergency sub‑offices, while also supporting HR, finance, security and ICT functions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide rapid, in‑country surge support for procurement, logistics and supply‑chain processes during emergencies.
• Assist with the setup and operation of relief delivery systems, sub‑offices and coordination mechanisms.
• Deliver on‑the‑job technical accompaniment and training to CRS staff and local partners.
• Support compliance with CRS operational standards, donor regulations and humanitarian best practices (e.g., SPHERE, Core Humanitarian Standards).
• Contribute to operational learning by documenting lessons learned and updating the Emergency Field Operations Manual.

Required profile

• Graduate degree in international development or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of field experience managing humanitarian operations for an INGO.
• Demonstrated ability to work in stressful, resource‑constrained environments and travel on short notice.
• Fluency in English and French (both written and spoken) is mandatory.

Required skills

• Humanitarian supply‑chain management (procurement, logistics, warehousing, commodity tracking).
• Experience setting up and managing emergency sub‑offices.
• Strong familiarity with MS Office.
• Knowledge of SPHERE and Core Humanitarian Standards.
• Basic ICT/GIS skills (asset).

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Generous retirement savings plan.