CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Save the Children
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 11 Nov 2014

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 c15,000 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: 12 months

The roleThe Area Logistics Manager will ensure effective and accountable logistics support systems are in place and in line with global and national policies and procedures, in the regional HUB offices. The post holder will also be responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of an effective procurement, fleet, warehousing, asset and IT management practices under the regional HUB office.

Qualifications and experience

• Recommended a minimum of 5 years in Logistics management experience in NGO environment, including significant field operations experience running both development and emergency programs
• BA/BCS degree or equivalent in management,, Development Studies or other social sciences .
• Diploma/certificate courses in Logistics and Supply Chain strongly preferred.
• A good understanding of Basic service programs and a working knowledge of the Country program priorities
• Substantial experience in logistics, including procurement, supply chain, fleet management & inventory
• Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively in country

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:

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'jfawcett.13563.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'