Logistics Manager - Haiyan Response

Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Fri, 29 Aug 2014

Job Details:

Organisation: Save the Children - International

Deadline Tue, 23 Sep 2014

Job type: Contract

Location: Philippines

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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: 6 months, unaccompanied based in Estancia


The role

The Logistic Manager will offer leadership, management and coaching to the logistics staff at the Estancia field office. The post holder will ensure compliance with the organisation’s policies and procedures, implementation of internal and external logistics requirements and offer training to both logistics and non-logistics staff. The post holder will coordinate closely with the Head of Logistics on the national supply chain infrastructure particularly the procurement and warehousing hubs; and will also liaise closely with the Distribution Manager and Infrastructure Manager (i.e. construction/rehabilitation).



Qualifications and experience

Essential

  • 3-5 years relevant experience of procurement management, warehousing and stock control, goods distribution, and transportation and vehicle fleet management in large international non-governmental organisation or other international relief/development body and in emergency response/humanitarian environments;
  • Experience of developing a local supply chain to support different types of programmes, and coordinating resources to meet the programme objectives Previous experience of managing and developing a large team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others;
  • Proven track-record in managing and supervising others in logistics;
  • Experience of building and developing the capacity of logistics staff through the use of training, performance management frameworks and development plans;
  • Sound knowledge of budgeting and financial management;
  • Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results
  • Experience of NGO emergency program management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure
  • Knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management
  • Ability to synthesize and analyse information and make clear, informed decisions
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
  • Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
  • Fluency in written and spoken English

Desirable

  • Higher education degree in logistics or equivalent/similar technical discipline
  • Humanitarian working experience in Philippines or Asia region
  • Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
  • Technical experience/knowledge in specific types of humanitarian intervention e.g. Child protection, Education, construction



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. Please note that the applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The position may be filled before the application due date.


Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: mpornprapunt.44261.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com


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