General Call - Logistics Manager South Sudan Country Office
Contract - Full-Time
Closing date: Tuesday 31 January 2017
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
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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 Logistics Manager has responsibility for the co-ordination and support of logistics activities for the Logistics operations of Area offices in South Sudan programme. The post holder is responsible for effectively managing the logistics functions, assets and stocks, supply chain management, ensuring effective, timely and accountable logistics support to all the field offices in all Area offices of the country operations and ensuring compliance to organisational and donor procurement standards.
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.
Qualifications and Experience Relevant qualifications and/or experience in an area of logistics, supply chain management or equivalent.
Recommended a minimum of 3 to 5 years' management experience in an International context, preferably in a humanitarian or conflict situation
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind sets
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
Juba Arabic language an advantage
Fluency in English, both verbal and written
Commitment to Save the Children values
Female applicants are encouraged to apply
Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
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:
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How to apply:
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