Save The Children
Title: Supply Chain Director – Somali National/international
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 15,000 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.
Role Purpose:
As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Supply Chain Director shares in the overall responsibility for the Strategic direction and coordination of the Country Office (CO). The Supply Chain Director in his/her capacity is responsible for implementation of all Supply Chain Management activities in country and has overall responsibility and accountability for the Supply Chain of the Somalia/Somaliland Country Programme.
He / She will ensure that policies and procedures of 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, through reference to the Sphere Charter, Save the Children minimum standards and the NGO code of conduct.
Location: Garowe
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Masters degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
- Professional qualifications in Supply Chain Management
- At least 8 years’ experience with Humanitarian or other development/aid agencies in supply chain management including significant field operations experience supporting both emergency and development programs
- Robust experience of INGO emergency program cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organization structure.
- Significant knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management
- Solid project management skills related to organizational development projects and international, crossfunctional teams with a proven history of delivering results
- Experience of building and developing the capacity of Supply Chain staff through the use of training, performance management frameworks and development plans.
- Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
- Experience in project managing significant and diverse construction projects within a challenging environment
- Previous experience of managing and developing large teams and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others
- 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
Desirable
- Experience in the following areas is desirable
- Supply chain / logistics experience in fragile humanitarian contexts
- Knowledge of Somali language
- Procurement under Multilateral development bank (World bank, Africa Development Bank) procedures
- Support to consortium supply chain management
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
Employee Status
: Fixed Term
Closing Date
: Dec 24, 2019