Save the Children Head of Logistics (East Africa) Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Head of Logistics, East Africa
Save the Children is a global child rights organisation with a dual mandate to deliver world-class, quality programming in health, education and child protection and to be the leading INGO for children in emergencies.
reaches 50 million children every yearraises $1.4 billion for children every yearhas 29 national organizations in North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asiaworks in more than 90 countries and has over 15,000 employeesAs a key member of the Program Operations team you will be supporting the development of Save the Children’s strategic approach to logistics in the East Africa and identify and build the capacity of regional logistics staff.
You will work with Country Offices to build their logistics and operational capacity to plan and manage their resources and assets efficiently and effectively, ensuring that programmes meet their commitments and are accountable to their 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 reduce operational costs and improve the quality and timeliness of projects.
 5 years or more experience in logistics management including 3 years managing humanitarian logistics in conflict or disaster affect countriesExperience in supply chain management including procurement, transport, warehouse and stock management and distributionExperience 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 phonesKnowledge 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 databasesAppropriate training experience in developing skillsExperience in planning and managing budgets and projectsAbility and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergenciesProven ability to handle challenging work loadExcellent written and verbal communication skillsFluency in English (required) and an additional language preferredWillingness to travel 50% of the time to attend Global meeting, carry out programme visits and assessments and assist as needed in emergency responseCommitment to Save the Children valuesIf you meet the above requirements, please send your detailed CV together with a cover letter and current contacts of three referees including immediate supervisor to SCIRecruitment@savethechildren.org not later than 16th May 2012.