Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Wed, 6 May 2015

Job Details:

Organisation: Save the Children - International

Deadline Wed, 20 May 2015

Job type: Contract

Location: Central African Republic

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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

The role

The Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) Manager is a key position in the Logistics Department, reporting to the Director of Logistics. S/he is responsible for procurement and stock management and coordination with the International Procurement Unit. S/he ensures that SCI policies and procedures are fully implemented and provide capacity building to field and coordination staff to ensure compliance to SCI and donor standards.



Qualifications and experience

  • Relevant post-secondary qualification
  • Demonstrated experience in logistics management and procurement
  • Previous experience with humanitarian assistance and / or with international organizations in CAR and / or the region;
  • Problem-solving ability (Proven analytical skills in isolating priorities and tackling them);
  • Capacity to maintain documentation and archiving system transparent;
  • Very good computer skills, especially on Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint;
  • Ability to work in an multicultural environment, to communicate clearly and work under pressure;
  • Ability to work independently, sense of responsibility;
  • Commitment to the values and principles of SCI;
  • Ability to pay support visits on the field in isolated areas;
  • Fluent in French and English
  • Demonstrate leadership and integrity.




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: sdiagne.44179.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com


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