About CRS

Catholic Relief Services-United Staff Conference of Catholic Bishops “CRS” 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, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. For further information about CRS, please visit: www.crs.org.

Job Summary

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is responding to the humanitarian crisis in North Darfur and East Darfur, where large scale displacement has resulted in severe food insecurity, critical water shortages, and acute health and nutrition needs amid access constraints and a complex operating environment. CRS is implementing and scaling lifesaving interventions in food security, water, health, and nutrition, including cash based and in-kind assistance and support to Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs). CRS also actively engages in humanitarian coordination to improve coverage, targeting, and accountability.

You will manage, coordinate, and monitor project activities and relationships with partners and other project stakeholders to assist the achievement of the RAPID project objectives advancing Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your project management skills and knowledge of the program area will ensure that the CP delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of this project.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

1. Security Monitoring and Information:
   • Collect and analyse security information from various sources to inform management.
   • Maintain staff tracking systems and communication protocols for security purposes.
   • Prepare regular security updates and incident reports.
   • Monitor daily security operations.
2. Security Risk Management and Planning:
   • Support the implementation and maintenance of security plans and procedures.
   • Conduct security assessments of operational areas and facilities.
   • Routinely reassesses vehicles, facilities, and equipment to verify adherence to CRS standards, and advises on and implements required enhancements.
   • Assist in developing and reviewing security risk assessments.
   • Support the development of relocation and evacuation plans.
3. Security Coordination and Liaison:
   • Maintains current knowledge of government regulations and procedures related to travel and project implementation and leads the process of obtaining required permissions.
   • Liaise with security service providers and monitor their performance.
   • Establish and maintain relationships with security counterparts in UN, NGOs, and local authorities.
   • Represent the organization in security forums and meetings.
   • Coordinate with State Security Focal Points.
4. Security Training and Capacity Building:
   • Conduct security briefings for staff and visitors.
   • Assist in the development and delivery of security training programs.
   • Ensure staff have access to security information and resources.
   • Coordinate staff participation in mandatory security training.
5. Reporting and Incident Management:

• Provide guidance and support for incident management.
• Report access and safety information to the Safety and Security Coordinator.
• Proactively coordinate security issues with the Head of Base and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure incident reports are completed and submitted to the Safety and Security Coordinator in a timely manner.
• Submit daily HSS reports promptly.

Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in or equivalent in discipline related to security management, international studies Administration, Government Liaison or another relevant field.
• Minimum of two years’ work experience in a security officer role in an international humanitarian organization, UN, or related international development organization.

Education and Experience 

• Program Support experience or at least 2 years comparable related experience.
• Formal technical training(s) or professional certifications in security, safety and/or risk management.
• Proven experience of managing security processes, to include journey management / staff movement controls. 
• Proven experience in conducting security assessments of locations, buildings, etc.
• Experience in writing security plans and procedures. 

Required Languages: Fluent in both written and spoken English and Arabic.

Travel: 40 % between CRS Offices (Omdurman/Khartoum and Port Sudan).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (SKAs) 

• Ability to conduct analysis of the security situation to enable decision making. 
• Ability to train and convey information to non-security personnel.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills. 
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Must be able to work without close supervision. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience as a trainer – preferably with training / teaching qualifications.
• First-aid / medical qualifications. 
• Personal Safety and Security Training. 
• Management of a guard force. 

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy. Professional certification in Supply Chain and Logistics Management
• Minimum of 4 years’ work experience in inventory or warehouse management, humanitarian logistics, with progressive responsibility and preferably with an international organization.
• Knowledge and understanding of inventory management and control principles.
• Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment, including training experience.
• Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word). Experience with database management systems (e.g. MS Access) is a plus.

Personal Skills 

• Strong planning, coordination, prioritization, and time management skills
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Good communication and relationship management skills
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented

Required/Desired Foreign Language 

Travel Required 50% to field offices .

Key Working Relationships: 

Supervisory: Supply Chain Manager

Internal: Logistics Manager, Warehouse Manager, Admin Officer, Program Managers. Liaison officer

External:  Log cluster, partners, INGO’s

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. 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. 

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  It 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.

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. 

• CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Female Team members are highly encouraged to apply.
• CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, human trafficking everywhere and at all times. I, the applicant, accept these requirements as part of my job application.

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

Submission location: - 

If interested, please submit cover letter, resume and copies of your education and work certificates to sudanjob.net. Ensure that your cover letter or resume has a phone number where you can be reached.