Technical Advisor II, Supply Chain EMPOWER RAPID in Baltimore, Maryland at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Technical Advisor II, Supply Chain EMPOWER RAPID

Location: United States | (Remote)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, procurement, business administration, international development, humanitarian assistance, or a related field.
• Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian supply chain, procurement, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, or emergency operations, including experience in complex or rapid-onset responses.
• Demonstrated experience developing practical supply chain readiness tools, such as relief item and kit specifications, costing matrices, vendor databases, prequalification files, open contracts (indefinite quantity/framework), procurement plan and tracker, pipeline and distribution plans, warehouse or inventory tools, manuals and procedures, and readiness checklists.
• Demonstrated experience conducting market and supplier assessments, vendor due diligence, logistics analysis, and cost verification in multiple operational contexts.
• Experience supporting local partners through technical accompaniment, coaching, capacity strengthening, and participatory action planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in in supply chain management, logistics, procurement, business administration, international development, humanitarian assistance, or a related field.
• Experience with cash and voucher assistance and Financial Service Provider mapping, assessment, contracting, and activation protocols.
• Knowledge of humanitarian procurement, donor compliance, safeguarding, accountability, protection, and data-protection considerations relevant to emergency supply chains.
• Experience with remote-area, cross-border, customs, port, or multi-modal logistics.
• Experience working with Caritas organizations, faith-based partners, or other local humanitarian actors.
• Experience working across multiple countries or dispersed geographic areas. Experience in South America is strongly preferred.

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.

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. 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.

CRS is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Selection and hiring decisions are made without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, veteran status or any other protected area.