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 c14, 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 an d relevant for the 21st century.
Contract length: 12 months
The role
The role holder is responsible to the respective Field Managers for supporting improvements in all logistical functions including supply chain management, fleet management, assets, and communications in the designated field base, in co-ordination with the logistics staff. This includes providing technical support and planning support to future initiatives to increase the in-country logistics capacity. This requires a highly motivated and detail solution oriented individual who will be able to resolve operational critical challenges as they arise and be a good people-person, able to work or create a team environment.
The Roving Logistics Officer contributes to ensuring that Save the Children’s commitment to improving quality and accountability in humanitarian work is upheld, through adherence to the Sphere Charter, Save the Children Minimu m Standards and the NGO Code of Conduct.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
* Certificate or Diploma in Procurement/Supply Chain Management/Logistics or related field.
* International experience in supply chain management in an emergency environment including procurement, transport and distribution, warehouse, stock management and basic comprehension of cold chain.
* Experience of vehicle and fleet management (mechanical knowledge a plus)
* Some basic experience in the set up and use of HF & VHF radio systems, satellite phones and development of communications procedures
* Experience in distributions of NFIs and/or emergency food distributions
* Excellent interpersonal and team skills
* Excellent IT skills
* Fluency in written and spoken French, and with a working proficiency of English
* Key flexibility for a roving role in a demanding, complex and insecure e nvironment.
* Personal security training.
* Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles. To recognise the need to be independent, neutral and impartial when at all possible.
Desirable
* Experience and/or an interest in working in health, nutrition or HIV/AIDS programmes, in field sites or health centres.
* An understanding of key specific requirements of medical logistics and to work in collaboration with the Roving Medical Logistician.
* Experience of building and developing the capacity of logistics staff through the use of training, performance evaluation frameworks and development of work plans
* Experience or knowledge of basic construction techniques used in disaster response.
* Experience with auto mechanics or electrical installations.
* Experience of air operations coordination and related safety regulations and stand ards
* Experience of working in West & Central African for an International NGO
* Relevant qualifications or training courses.
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.
How to apply:
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to:nfoames.03692.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
