Logistics Management Information Systems Officer

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 is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

CRS has been present in Jerusalem, West Bank, and Gaza (JWBG) since 1961. In JWBG, CRS currently supports programs in the sectors of humanitarian relief, livelihoods, civil society strengthening, and social justice promotion through its field offices in Jerusalem, Gaza, Ramallah, and Bethlehem. For further information about CRS, please visit: www.crs.org.

Job Summary:

Help coordinate and manage the logistics and supply chain aspects of delivering aid in emergency and crisis situations. It is a crucial component in ensuring that relief supplies, such as food, Non Food, shelter, and other essential items, reach affected populations in a timely and effective manner.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Tracking and managing the inventory of relief items to ensure an accurate and up-to-date record of available resources. This includes monitoring stock levels, expiration dates, and other relevant details.
• 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.
• Work in close coordination with relevant program and supply chain staff to resolve issues and reconcile inventory with accounting records.
• Update various accounting registers (master inventory ledger, loss and claims ledger, other as applicable).
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports pertaining to the status of goods and beneficiaries for internal and external project stakeholders.
• Work with project managers to prepare for audits and coordinate the audit process.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics, or related field. Professional certifications(s) in supply chain a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in a similar position, preferably in an international organization.
• Additional education may substitute for some experience.
• Knowledge and experience with various public donors’ regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of inventory tracking, accounting, and reporting systems and principles. Understanding of Generally Accepted Commodity Accountability Principles (GACAP) preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio). Experience with inventory accounting software and/or other database management systems (e.g. MS Access) highly desirable.

Required/Desired Foreign Language- Fluent in English, Hebrew is preferable. 

Travel Required (25% expected travel to Gaza and the West Bank)

Preferred Qualifications

• Very good analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies

• Conscientious, accurate and thorough with great attention to detail

• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented

APPLICATION INSTUCTIONS:

Interested candidates with relevant education and work experience are invited to complete an application which addresses the positions requirements. To be considered for the position, candidates must submit both a CV and a cover letter, in English. Applications must be submitted online at http://jobs.crsjwbg.org and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Submission by June 10, 2024, is advised.