About CRS
For nearly 60 years, CRS has taken the lead in responding to natural and man-made disasters affecting Ethiopia's most vulnerable communities. Moving beyond emergency response, CRS' disaster mitigation and recovery projects in drought and flood-prone areas have rebuilt individual and community assets through non-food aid in the form of agriculture, livestock, health, nutrition, and water and sanitation assistance. CRS's humanitarian work in Ethiopia also provides livelihoods support to farmers and entrepreneurs, promotes gender equality, mobilizes for immunization and mitigates the impact of HIV.
As part of CRS family, you will join the more than 5000 strong and vibrant individuals working globally to accomplish the mission of CRS. CRS/Ethiopia invites you, the qualified candidate, to apply for the following position;
Position Title: Supply Chain Project Insight Advisor
Department: Operations
Duty Station: CRS Ethiopia/Addis Ababa
Required Number: One
Employment Term: Definite Term for One Year
Reports To: Deputy Country Representative for Operation
Application Deadline: January 26, 2021
Job Summary
CRS is implementing an Oracle Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning system, called "Insight" within the agency. The web-based, real-time system will help to give more visibility and controls of daily operations. The Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) Unit is working closely with the Project Insight team, which leads the overall project and IT management of the roll-out, to implement Insight where it's needed and to support and train CRS supply chain staff who will use the software.
The SC Insight Advisor helps CRS Ethiopia to manage the Supply Chain aspects of Project Insight system implementation. The SC Insight Advisor will be instrumental in the preparation, implementation, and support of Insight. The SC Insight Advisor will be fully responsible for the implementation of Insight SCM modules in CRS Ethiopia which includes 1) collecting data for Insight configuration and liaising with HQ and Regional Office to ensure proper configuration, including participating in system testing; 2) strengthening supply chain organizational structures and processes for CRS Ethiopia (main office and sub-offices)as preparation for go-live; 3) training relevant supply chain, operations, and programming staff on the supply chain modules in Insight to ensure that they are ready for go-live; and 4) provide hypercare support to country’s other Insight areas that are live in Insight and implement "train the trainer" exercises to expand the pool of support experts in the Country Program.
This position requires an independent self-motivated and analytical individual who can work with varying stakeholders. The position requires at least 25% travel to the field to ensure project insight is properly and effectively implemented and staff are trained. The position reports to CRS Ethiopia’s Head of Operations (HoOps)
Job Responsibilities
General
Data Collection, Configuration, and System Preparation
Training and Hypercare Coordination
Provide trainings for CRS Ethiopia SCM staff.
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.
Typical Background, Experience & Requirements
Personal Skills
Travel Required: 25% travel supporting sub and field office
Language Requirements: Proficient writing and speaking in English and Amharic are required.