Technical Advisor I, Supply Chain – EMPOWER/RAPID

Catholic Relief Services

. Support the Technical Advisor II in implementing the multi-modality supply chain readiness process across five target countries .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $73,698 - $88,085 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, logistics, and procurement within humanitarian contexts, with a strong focus on developing and maintaining readiness tools and conducting market assessments. Proficient in collaborating with partners and multidisciplinary teams while effectively managing documentation and communication.

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Supply Chain ManagementLogistics AnalysisVendor Due DiligenceEmergency ProcurementData Management

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Hard Skills

Market AssessmentsProcurement PlanningInventory ManagementCost VerificationQuality AssuranceAction PlansReadiness ChecklistsTracking ToolsSourcingContracting

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaborationPlanning

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointWeb-Conferencing PlatformsInformation-Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Humanitarian Supply ChainEmergency OperationsProcurementWarehousingDistribution Logistics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Technical Advisor II in implementing the multi-modality supply chain readiness process across five target countries
Assist with planning, tracking, and documentation for updated specifications, strategic sourcing, prepositioned stocks, open contracts, and continuous improvement
Develop and maintain readiness tools, action plans, trackers, databases, and continuous improvement plans
Conduct market, supplier, logistics, and service provider assessments, including data collection, market pricing, costing exercises, and verification of assumptions
Support review and development of relief item specifications, kit contents, packing requirements, and supply chain readiness standards
Support supplier and service provider mapping, due diligence, prequalification, contracting readiness, and ongoing management
Support assessment and activation protocols for financial and mobile service providers for cash and voucher assistance
Support assessments of partner supply chain systems, including procurement, contracting, warehousing, inventory management, transport, distribution, and quality assurance
Analyze warehouse requirements, inventory systems, storage practices, distribution readiness, transport options, and supply chain constraints
Support partner coaching sessions, simulations, readiness tests, and technical working sessions
Prepare materials, coordinate meetings, document activities, follow up on actions, and consolidate final readiness packages and supporting tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, procurement, business administration, international development, humanitarian assistance, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in humanitarian supply chain, procurement, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, emergency operations, or a related area
Experience supporting market and supplier assessments, procurement planning, vendor due diligence, logistics analysis, cost verification, or supply chain documentation
Experience developing or maintaining practical supply chain tools such as item specifications, costing matrices, vendor databases, prequalification files, procurement trackers, inventory tools, or readiness checklists
Experience working with local partners or field teams through technical support, coaching, training, or participatory planning
Working knowledge of emergency procurement, sourcing, contracting, vendor management, transport, warehousing, inventory control, distribution logistics, quality assurance, and supply chain risk management
Strong research, data-management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to organize complex information and translate assessment findings into clear tools, trackers, action items, and draft recommendations
Ability to work collaboratively with partners and multidisciplinary teams and to receive and apply technical guidance
Strong planning, coordination, documentation, and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills and ability to work respectfully across cultures and operating contexts
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, web-conferencing platforms, and common information-management systems
Professional fluency in English and Spanish required
Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% in-country or regionally within South America
Must be able to live and work in difficult/stressful environments and serve wherever agency needs dictate
CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate’s ability to legally work where the position is to be performed
Successful candidates requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must clear pre-employment medical clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Generous retirement savings plan
Collaborative, mission-driven work culture