Emergency response: Logistics Manager

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.

In response to the current situation in the Philippines, Save the Children is in the process of putting together a team provide emergency response support. As part of this we are looking for a Logistics Manager to provide expertise and support to our upscale in the area. He/she will be based in Estancia.

The Logistic Manager will offer leadership, management and coaching to the logistics staff at the Estancia field office. He/she 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 role holder will coordinate closely with the Head of Logistics on the national supply chain infrastructure particularly the procurement and warehousing hubs. He/she 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

Deployments are expected to last for 6 months.

We are interested in hearing from you if you have experience of working in a similar role in an emergency or you can demonstrate experience of working in similarly complex countries or environments (please outline this in your cover letter).

We offer candidates a competitive salary package which includes both medical insurance, accommodation and other benefits for the duration of their contract.

To apply, please send a covering letter along with up-to-date CV, in English to the link provided. Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Please note: Save the Children International, Save the Children UK and Medical Emergency Relief International (MERLIN) are jointly working to support this emergency response. In submitting your application you are consenting to us sharing your application and personal data between these parties in connection with your application.

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: sdevaux.04822.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com