Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Tue, 14 Oct 2014
Job type: Contract
Location:
Singapore
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Contract length: 2 years, with the possibility of extension
The role
As a key member of the Asia Operations team you will play an active part in defining and implementing Save the Children’s strategic approach to logistics and supply chain in the Asia Region. You will be a key member of the global logistics working group, supporting critical projects that are bringing about transformational change in our country-level operations.
You will work with Country Offices to analyse, design and implement efficient and effective logistics and supply chain resources and assets so that they meet their commitments and accountabilities to beneficiaries and donors.
You will provide technical support to Country logistics managers on all aspects of logistics and supply chain management in order to reduce operational costs, minimise wastage and improve the quality and timeliness of projects.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- 5 years or more experience in logistics management including 3 years managing humanitarian logistics in conflict or disaster affected countries
- Technical excellence in at least two of the following areas: supply chain management including procurement, fleet management, communications (incl. radio and satellite infrastructure), medical supply chain management
- Knowledge of the rules and regulations of major institutional donors with regards to logistics and procurement
- Computer literate (including working knowledge of MS Word, Excel) and advanced competency in development of spreadsheets, databases and other means to improve efficiency and effectiveness
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Track-record of making productive contributions to teams in a working under pressure
- Fluency in English (required) and additional knowledge of one or more of the Asian languages (preferred)
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time and to change plans quickly in event of humanitarian crises in the region; Interest in deploying to major emergencies as part of Save the Children’s global roster
- Commitment to Save the Children values
Desirable
- Experience of training, coaching and other approaches to staff capacity building
- Experience in planning and managing budgets and projects
- Proven ability to handle complex workload with multiple stakeholders (experience in a matrix structure beneficial)
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: jfawcett.47079.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Head of Logistics, Asia
Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Thu, 2 Oct 2014Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Tue, 14 Oct 2014
Job type: Contract
Location: Singapore
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Contract length: 2 years, with the possibility of extension
The role
As a key member of the Asia Operations team you will play an active part in defining and implementing Save the Children’s strategic approach to logistics and supply chain in the Asia Region. You will be a key member of the global logistics working group, supporting critical projects that are bringing about transformational change in our country-level operations.
You will work with Country Offices to analyse, design and implement efficient and effective logistics and supply chain resources and assets so that they meet their commitments and accountabilities to beneficiaries and donors.
You will provide technical support to Country logistics managers on all aspects of logistics and supply chain management in order to reduce operational costs, minimise wastage and improve the quality and timeliness of projects.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
Desirable
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: jfawcett.47079.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com