Country Logistics Manager

Save the Children
Closing date: 14 Jan 2015

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 1.6 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 14, 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: 1 YEAR

The Role:

The Country Logistics Manager is responsible for over-arching logistics management throughout the Iraq programme. He/she will provide direction and guidance to the field logistics teams, and facilitate the co-ordination of strategy and planning in delivery high quality programmatic delivery through efficient mechanisms.

Based within the Country Office, you will contribute and make recommendations to the Senior Management Team's strategic and tactical planning on logistics, and co-ordinate closely with both operational and programme colleagues on the best use of resources.

The role holder will contribute to ensuring 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 Code of Conduct, Global Policies and Guidelines, and will endeavour to implement sustainable systems and transfer knowledge and skills to existing staff.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:
Significant experience in INGO logistics operations and management in fragile/conflict-affected emergency responses
Minimum 4 years in field logistics operations with hands-on expertise in setting up a base, warehousing, fleet, local procurement, recruitment.
Minimum 2 years in management positions with experience of strategic planning and project management, particularly in humanitarian contexts
Minimum masters education in relevant discipline
Proven experience and understanding of humanitarian operations and understanding of programming in an emergency; ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and demands
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, establish information and logistics networks, and coordinate with country authorities, International Organisations and local NGOs.; ability to influence.
Expertise in current safety and security policies and implementation
Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Experience of working in hostile environments.
Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously in a highly stressful and challenging environment.
Proven training of trainers skills and proven experience of training multi-national staff
Strong leadership skills and proven skills in managing a team in hostile environments
Proven knowledge of MS office applications and IT literacy and capacity to learn and use other packages.
Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin all aspects of the job and commitment to Save the Children Child Safeguarding policy.

Desirable:
Previous or current knowledge of Save the Children logistics
Operational programming experience
Experience living and working in Iraq or neighbouring countries
Conversational Kurdish or Arabic

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

How to apply:

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'snasir.69038.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'

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