Save the children
Title: National Supply Chain Officer –Transport and Fleet management focal point – Somali National
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:
The Supply chain officer will be based in Somalia and will support the area/field offices in execution of all procurement and transport operations involving the country office, regional office or head office. S/he will be the main link between the area offices and the SCI international supply chain, with the primary responsibility to ensure the effective communication and efficient flow of program supplies from regional / global markets to program sites in Somalia.
The Supply Chain Officer will also support the SCI area offices in supply market research and analysis, running quotations / tenders and setting up Contracts or Framework Agreements for key supplies and services to ensure value for money is achieved through best in sector sourcing strategies and Procurement processes.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Location: Garowe
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential:
- Three to five years experience in humanitarian logistics / supply chain management
- Substantial experience in all technical areas of logistics / supply chain operations including procurement, transport, distribution, warehousing and stock management, fleet management and asset management
- Strong analytical skills and ability to use basic analysis tools like Excel ©
- Remote support to supply chain operations across multiple field offices
- Ability to build effective working relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally
- Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities.
- Strong communication skills – written and spoken English
- Working in multicultural teams
- Willingness and ability to travel to Somalia / Somaliland
Desirable
Experience in the following areas is desirable :
- Logistics in fragile humanitarian contexts
- High value procurement / contract management
- Supply chain operations costing
- Import / export operations in a cross-border humanitarian supply chain
- Knowledge of Somali language
- Procurement under Multilateral development bank (World bank, Africa Development Bank) procedures
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