Save the Children is
a global child rights organisation with a dual mandate to deliver world-class,
quality programming in health, education and child protect and to be the
leading INGO for children in emergencies.
Save the Children:
- reaches 50 million children every
year - raises $1.4 billion for children
every year - has 29 national organizations in
North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia - works in more than 90 countries
and has over 15,000 employees
The
role The Head of Logistics in Save the Children will be accountable for
establishing world class standard logistics operations globally and realising
significant cost savings for the organisation.
role The Head of Logistics in Save the Children will be accountable for
establishing world class standard logistics operations globally and realising
significant cost savings for the organisation.
Specifically,
the Head of Logistics will be responsible for the development, support and
implementation of global policies, strategies and controls in the area of
logistics including procurement; will ensure that Save the Children
International (SCI), globally, regionally and at country level have appropriate
logistics strategies, tools and systems to manage resources and assets
efficiently and effectively in order to deliver high quality programmes on time
and budget; will build logistics and operational capacity across SCI in close
cooperation with Members, and SCI Regional and Country Offices.
the Head of Logistics will be responsible for the development, support and
implementation of global policies, strategies and controls in the area of
logistics including procurement; will ensure that Save the Children
International (SCI), globally, regionally and at country level have appropriate
logistics strategies, tools and systems to manage resources and assets
efficiently and effectively in order to deliver high quality programmes on time
and budget; will build logistics and operational capacity across SCI in close
cooperation with Members, and SCI Regional and Country Offices.
Required
skills and experience
skills and experience
- Extensive experience at both
global and field level in managing logistics for INGOs in international
development and emergency programmes - Solid experience in management of
international supply chains including procurement and shipping - Knowledge of key institutional
donors and their compliance requirements in respect of logistics and
procurement - Track record in developing and
implementing logistics strategies for programme delivery. - Experience in developing and
implementing organisational vision and strategies - Demonstrated ability to thrive in
a matrix management environment. Highly developed interpersonal and
communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching. - Solid project management skills
related to organisational development projects and international,
cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results. - Experience of solving complex
issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring
buy in. - Commitment to Save the Children
values. - Ability and willingness to change
work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies including
travelling at short notice and for extended periods of time
How to apply:
Please send a copy of
your CV with accompanying cover letter to SCIRecruitment@savethechildren.org.
Further information on Save the Children can be found at www.savethechildren.net
your CV with accompanying cover letter to SCIRecruitment@savethechildren.org.
Further information on Save the Children can be found at www.savethechildren.net
Closing
Date: Monday, 02 January 2012
Date: Monday, 02 January 2012
