Regional Head of Logistics Operations

Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Wed, 27 May 2015

Job Details:

Organisation: Save the Children - International

Deadline Wed, 10 Jun 2015

Job type: Contract

Location: Senegal

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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: 12 Months


The role

As a key member of the Regional Operations team you will be supporting the development of Save the Children’s strategic approach to logistics in West and Central Africa and identifying and building the capacity of logistics staff within the region.

You will work with Country Offices to build their logistics and operational capacity to plan and manage their supply chains and fleets efficiently and effectively, ensuring that programmes can meet their commitments and be accountable to beneficiaries and donors. You will be providing technical support to Country logistics managers and Focal points on all aspects of logistics and operational programme delivery in order to gain efficiencies in operational costs and improve the quality and timeliness of projects.

Qualifications and experience

  • 5 years or more experience in logistics management including 3 years managing humanitarian logistics in conflict or disaster affect countries
  • Extensive experience in supply chain management including procurement, transport, warehouse and stock management and distribution
  • Experience in setting up fleet management systems including planning, monitoring running costs, pooling, developing replacement strategies.
  • Experience in the set up communications networks and procedures including HF & VHF radio systems, and satellite phones
  • Knowledge or working with major institutional donors, and understanding to their rules and regulations.
  • Computer literate (including working knowledge of MS Word, Excel) and competency in development of spreadsheets and databases
  • Appropriate training experience in developing skills
  • Experience in planning and managing budgets and projects
  • Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies
  • Proven ability to handle challenging work load
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Fluency in English (required) and an additional language required
  • Willingness to travel 50% of the time to attend Global meeting, carry out programme visits and assessments and assist as needed in emergency response

Commitment to Save the Children values


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.97711.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com


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