Save the Children International Job Vacancy : Head of Logistics

Job Description

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:

The Head of Logistics is heading the Logistics department and has overall responsibility and accountability for the Logistics activities of the Somalia/Somaliland Country Programme. His/her role is particularly to lead on responding to and managing the growing needs within the Somalia/Somaliland Country Programme for effective logistics capacity to support emergency interventions while at the same time developing core logistics capacity within the Country Programme to support ongoing programmes. In this to ensure that all policies and procedures of the Save the Children are strictly adhered to and also to ensure that Save the Children’s commitment to improving quality and accountability in humanitarian work is upheld, though reference to the Sphere Charter, Save the Children minimum standards and the NGO code of conduct.

Qualifications and experience

Relevant degree or masters in logistics or related field

At least 8 years’ experience with NGOs or other development/aid agencies in supply chain management including procurement, transport and distribution, warehouse and stock management at a senior level.

Proven experience in providing logistics support in an emergency response including experience in Distributions of NFI’s and food.

Experience in vehicle and fleet management.

Experience in the set up and use of HF & VHF radio systems, satellite phones and development of communications procedures.

Experience of building and developing the capacity of logistics staff through the use of training, performance management frameworks and development plans.

Excellent interpersonal and team skills.

Excellent IT skills.

Fluency in written and spoken English

Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

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.

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