Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Wed, 29 Apr 2015
Job type: Contract
Location:
Senegal
Save the Children is the worldâs leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save childrenâs 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. Weâre 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: 1 Year
The role
The Regional Roving Logistics Manager will assist the West and Central Africa Regional Head of Logistics to improve the capacity and performance of logistics staff / teams in SCI country offices within the region by working with the Country office logistics teams on a need basis and to gap fill for Logistics Manager. The post holder will be responsible for providing technical support to specific Country offices in West and Central Africa Region. As logistics in Save the Children is globally strengthening its supply chain management, an expertise in this field will be sought.
Qualifications and experience
Essential :
- A Degree in Procurement / Logistics or related area, Masterâs degree an advantage
- At least five years logistics management level experience in logistics in the NGO sector, within complex/large scale country programmes and in emergency response/humanitarian environments.
- 3 years international experience is a must. Experience in a Regional Office, at a similar roving Logistics management role level is a strong advantage.
- Proven experience in all technical areas of logistics operations including procurement, transport/distribution, warehousing and stock management, fleet management, asset management, cold chain, communications, and security.
- Experience of working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure.
- Good understanding of large institutional donors and proficient knowledge of their rules and regulations.
- Ability to synthesize and analyze information, and make clear, informed decisions.
- Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally.
- Strong planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities.
- Experience in developing the capacity of logistics staff through the use of training, performance management frameworks and development plans.
- Experience in development and implementation of efficient logistics systems, policies and procedures.
- Excellent written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluent in French (critical) and English (highly recommended)
- Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the West and Central Africa region.
- Commitment to Save the Children values and vision.
Desirable
- Experience in developing Emergency Preparedness Plans and Disaster Risk Reduction activities
- Experience in developing and carrying out staff training programmes
- Experience in technical programme support in areas of construction, distribution, medical supply chain, water and sanitation
- Previous experience working for Save the Children International or members
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: asobossi.57942.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Regional Roving Logistics Manager
Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Wed, 15 Apr 2015Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Wed, 29 Apr 2015
Job type: Contract
Location: Senegal
Save the Children is the worldâs leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save childrenâs 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. Weâre 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: 1 Year
The role
The Regional Roving Logistics Manager will assist the West and Central Africa Regional Head of Logistics to improve the capacity and performance of logistics staff / teams in SCI country offices within the region by working with the Country office logistics teams on a need basis and to gap fill for Logistics Manager. The post holder will be responsible for providing technical support to specific Country offices in West and Central Africa Region. As logistics in Save the Children is globally strengthening its supply chain management, an expertise in this field will be sought.
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: asobossi.57942.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com