Country: Kenya
Closing date: 17 Nov 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 1.9 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: 6 months - immediate availability
The role The Regional Roving Logistics Manager will assist the East Africa Region Head of Logistics to improve the capacity and performance of logistics staff / teams in SCI country offices within the region by working with the Country office logistics teams on a need basis. The position holder will be responsible for providing technical support to specific Country offices in East Africa and Southern Africa Region.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: The Regional Roving Logistics Manager will be responsible for support to SCI Country Offices in the region through :
- Logistics backstopping support to 4 x COs in East and Southern Africa Region
- Carrying out Fleet analysis and support CO Heads of Logistics to manage the fleet properly
- Support Country offices in establishing Framework agreements and Supplier databases
- Support selected country offices in implementation of Supply Chain Management Plans
- Carrying out Logistics compliance and capacity assessments
- Monitoring logistics performance through reviewing monthly logistics reports for selected Country Offices
- Helping country office logistics teams implement their outstanding Logistics related audit recommendations
- Assisting Country office Logistics teams mount rapid and effective emergency response operations - when disasters occur
- Preparing country office visit reports and following up for implementation of recommendations
To execute the above responsibilities, the role will involve short term assignments of about two to three weeks duration to country offices based on pre-agreed Terms of Reference.
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice) Accountability: * Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values * Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved * Creates a managerial environment to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding Ambition: * Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same * Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale Collaboration: * Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters * Values diversity and different people's perspectives, able to work cross-culturally. Creativity: * Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions * Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach Integrity: * Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence * Displays consistent excellent judgement
Qualifications and experience
Essential :
- A Degree in Supply Chain/ Logistics or related area
- At least 3 years logistics management level experience in logistics in the NGO sector, within complex/large scale country programmes and in emergency response/humanitarian environments.
- 1 - 2 years international experience is must. Experience at Regional Logistics management level a strong advantage.
- Proven 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 working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure
- Experience working with large institutional donors and knowledge of their rules and regulations
- Ability to synthesize and analyze information, and make clear, informed decisions
- Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally
- Strong planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
- Experience in developing the capacity of logistics staff through the use of training, performance management frameworks and development plans.
- Experience in development and implementation of efficient logistics systems, policies and procedures.
- Excellent written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills
- Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the East and Southern Africa region
- Commitment to Save the Children values
Desirable
- Experience in developing Emergency Preparedness Plans and Disaster Risk Reduction activities
- Experience in developing and carrying out staff training programmes
- Experience in technical programme support in areas of construction, distribution, medical supply chain, water and sanitation
- Previous experience working for Save the Children International or members
- Membership of Professional body in Logistics
- Fluent in Portuguese, Amharic, Swahili or Arabic
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: 'C.Chege.73375.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'