Localité : Nigeria / Maiduguri Domaine : Sociologie Niveau : Non precise Entreprise recruteur : Save The Children International
HUMANITARIAN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
CHILD SAFEGUARDING
Level 3. The responsibilities of this post may require the post holder to have regular contact with children and young people. In the overseas context, all posts are considered level 3.
As part of these responsibilities the post holder will support the establishment of child safeguarding systems, promote a culture of keeping children safe, and ensure that potential harm to children (by our own staff and/or as a result of how we do our work) is identified and addressed on an ongoing basis. The post holder should report and respond to interventions as determined by position related responsibilities identified in the Child Safeguarding Policy.
ROLE
This role will lead or manage the set up and scale up of all emergency response logistics functions and responsibilities and will manage logistics staff. This role will support the Response Team Leader and the Head of Supply Chain and other members of the senior management team on the best use of Save the Children’s resources. The role includes logistics support with a broad spread of programmes, staffing, thematic interventions, and complexity. As such, the role may include remote management, management of multiple field bases or direct line management of a large single project or function. The post-holder will learn lessons from each assignment to help improve future practice.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Management of all programme logistics; develop/implement the country logistics policies and procedures for the management of the supply chain, including procurement, transport and distribution, warehousing and stock management, and for the management of vehicle fleets, communication systems, and assets
Ensure that Save the Children minimum standards of logistics procedures and country policies are implemented and adhered to throughout the programme, briefing and supporting relevant staff as required
Manage and support logistics staff including ensuring appropriate team structures, clear division of responsibilities, clear objectives, and management of performance
Ensure that the supply chain is appropriate and cost effective, based on budget, markets, infrastructure, nature of the Save the Children programmes, and need for timely delivery
Provide advice and support to senior management on logistics issues, and collaborate with staff on budgets, technical aspects of the programme, and implementation mechanisms as required
Where delegated, be responsible for security management in line with Save the Children guidelines and procedures.
Where appropriate, be responsible for developing and implementing emergency preparedness strategies across the logistics aspects of the operation
Provide logistics training and capacity building as required across the programme
The post-holder will comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child safeguarding, safety and security, code of conduct, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.
CORE BEHAVIOURS
Understanding humanitarian contexts and application of humanitarian principles
Leads on the development of an organisational response based on an understanding of the contexts
Achieving results effectively
Accountability – ensure efficient and transparent use of resources in accordance with internal controls
Decision making – demonstrates flexibility to adapt to plans and make decisions in rapidly changing environments
Impact – Makes changes to improve performance as a result of information received
Programme Quality – Creates measures and metrics to track performance
Maintaining and developing collaborative relationships
Establishes clear objectives with teams and individuals, and monitors progress and performance
Uses negotiation and conflict resolution skills to support positive outcomes
Operating safely and securely
Takes appropriate, coordinated and consistent action to handle situations of personal risk and risk for others
Reduces vulnerability by complying with safety and security protocols set by the organisation
Managing yourself in a pressured and changing environment:
Able to identify, and act on, low levels of resilience in others
Remains focussed on the objectives and goals in a rapidly changing environment
Demonstrates personal integrity by using one’s position responsibly and fairly
Leadership: Action; Thinking; Self; Inspiring; Developing Others
Delivers results and always acts with the beneficiaries in mind
Demonstrates managerial courage by confronting difficult situations, seeking resolution and championing ideas
Adapts plans and approaches based upon awareness of the external context
Works to ensure that the workplace is inclusive and the talents of team members are harnessed to achieve individual and organisational success
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
Significant prior NGO experience over 5 years in logistics management, within a complex/large scale country programme and in emergency response/humanitarian environments
Substantial experience in all technical areas of logistics operations including procurement, transport/distribution, warehousing and stock management, fleet management, asset management, communications, and security
Experience of developing / implementing a complex international supply chain to support different types of programmes, and coordinating resources to meet the programme objectives
Experience of working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure
Proven track-record in managing and supervising others in logistics, including training and capacity building
Ability to synthesize and analyze complex information, and make clear, informed decisions
Experience of advising and supporting others at all levels with logistics aspects of a programme, including strategic thinking and planning
Ability to build 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 (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English with experience in managing multicultural teams
Desirable
Technical experience/training in specific areas of logistics e.g. fleet mechanics, IT/communications networks
Technical experience/knowledge in specific types of humanitarian intervention e.g. Health, WASH, Food Security
Formal management training
THE ORGANISATION
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better health care, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Save the Children is committed to ensuring that all our personnel and programmes are absolutely safe for children.
We undertake rigorous procedures to ensure that only people suitable to work with children are allowed to join our organization and all candidates will, therefore, be subject to this scrutiny.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as it is contrary to the values and practices of our organization.
Due to the volume of applications received, Save the Children may not provide feedback to all applicants. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as received. Save the Children reserves the right to change the closing date, if considered necessary.
Date advertised: 24 Mar 2020
Closing date: 7 Apr 2020 - 22:59 GMT
Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
Department: Supply Chain
Type: Fixed-term contract
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