About CRS
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work are accomplished through programs of emergency response, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Job Summary:
You will coordinate the implementation of all day-to-day logistics activities to ensure Ayiti pi Djanm programs and operations have the goods and services needed when they need them and ensure risk mitigation in inventory management through established inventory accounting and reporting processes in support of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. Your knowledge and experience will allow you to coordinate commodity and logistics needs and challenges and the implementation of solutions, as you apply the principles of stewardship, integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate with the supply chain team and relevant programming staff on logistics services that meet the pipeline requirements. Help identify challenges in supply chain management and provide recommendations to address those.
• Coordinate with the Private Sector Engagement Lead to develop the call forward with appropriate quantities and timing to meet program needs.
• Work closely with the contracted broker to ensure the timely clearance and payments for the Title II commodities. Facilitate communication with the Lifelink focal point for Ayiti pi Djanm, so that arrival confirmation, inspections, reports, and communications are shared in a clear and timely manner.
• Support the implementation of delivery operations from arrival of goods in-country (or local purchase point) to the warehouses and on to the final distribution centers in accordance with CRS and donor regulations and international and local supply chain standards and requirements

• Help coordinate and supervise activities related to commodity receipt, transportation, distribution, and disposal. Liaise with surveyors, C&F agents, the Transport Officer, partners, and other parties to ensure the timely receipts and distribution of goods.
• Ensure required documents, data updates, and reports from different operational areas, private sector partners, surveyors, and external suppliers are received and consolidated in a timely manner and in compliance with standard policies and procedures.
• Maintain updated files with all required logistics documents and ensure all supply chain management activities and movements are fully and accurately documented (master shipping ledger, master inventory ledger, loss and claims ledger, CVA assets ledger, other as applicable). Prepare and/or review all reports prior to submission per distribution requirements.
• Monitor, review, and analyze inventory accounting records and data entries in the inventory tracking and management information system for accuracy and completeness. Report accounting discrepancies and irregularities. Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports pertaining to the status of goods and beneficiaries for internal and external project stakeholders.
• Provide regular coaching and support to CRS and partner staff and laborers to ensure they have the capacity to implement accurately, consistently, and transparently commodity logistics processes and to abide by security, safety, and health requirements.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or other relevant degree preferred (including Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics). Professional certifications(s) in supply chain or equivalent field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement management, preferably with an international organization.
• Knowledge of political dynamics along the chain, infrastructure, market knowledge, as well as related laws and regulations.
• Knowledge and experience with USAID Title II commodity regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of inventory tracking, accounting, and reporting systems and principles.

Required Languages – French and creole are required to perform the job, basic English a plus.?


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Good planning, coordination, prioritization, and time management skills
• Good analytical skills with ability to make independent judgment and decisions
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team environment

Preferred Qualifications
• Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio). Experience with commodity tracking systems is a plus.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

Supervisory Responsibilities (if none, state none)

Key Working Relationships:
Internal : Operations departments, Head of Programs, Head of Operations, Head of Offices

Travel - include percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to travel up to 60%.

Interested candidates should submit a resume along with a cover letter, diplomas and certificates

Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

2023-02-26