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.
By mid-2013 most of our international programmes will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 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 p eople and relevant for the 21st century.
The role
Responding to the developing regional crisis in Syria and its neighbouring countries, this position will lead and support the scale up of emergency response logistics functions and responsibilities across the region. This will include putting SCI logistics systems in place, capacity building and mentoring logistics staff in country offices (CO) in the region as necessary and leading on developing a strategic logistics approach to the Syrian regional response, inside and outside Syria.
The role will involve considerable field visits and travel in the region. Operational support for inside Syria may also become a high priority, if access is obtained.
Qualifications and experience
• Extensive experience in supply chain management in emergency programmes in insecure environments including assessments, sourcing, procurement, stock management (warehouse), transport and distribution
• Must be able to adapt to different environments and maintain flexibility throughout
• Must demonstrate an ability to relocate frequently (and immediately if required) and display management approaches appropriate to the situation
• Experience in vehicle and fleet management
• Experience in the set up communications networks - satellite phones and IT systems
• Excellent computer skills, experienced in Microsoft offices systems, including PowerPoint, Excel and word
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching at all levels and across multiple cultures
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
• Commitment to Save the Children values.
• Good written and spoken English
• Language skills in Arabic is desirable
• Experience or knowledge of working and living in the Arabian peninsula regions/context is desirable
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please note that the closing date for applications is 23rd December 2012
For further information on this role, please see our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
How to apply: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to the link provided
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.
By mid-2013 most of our international programmes will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 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 p eople and relevant for the 21st century.
The role
Responding to the developing regional crisis in Syria and its neighbouring countries, this position will lead and support the scale up of emergency response logistics functions and responsibilities across the region. This will include putting SCI logistics systems in place, capacity building and mentoring logistics staff in country offices (CO) in the region as necessary and leading on developing a strategic logistics approach to the Syrian regional response, inside and outside Syria.
The role will involve considerable field visits and travel in the region. Operational support for inside Syria may also become a high priority, if access is obtained.
Qualifications and experience
• Extensive experience in supply chain management in emergency programmes in insecure environments including assessments, sourcing, procurement, stock management (warehouse), transport and distribution
• Must be able to adapt to different environments and maintain flexibility throughout
• Must demonstrate an ability to relocate frequently (and immediately if required) and display management approaches appropriate to the situation
• Experience in vehicle and fleet management
• Experience in the set up communications networks - satellite phones and IT systems
• Excellent computer skills, experienced in Microsoft offices systems, including PowerPoint, Excel and word
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching at all levels and across multiple cultures
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
• Commitment to Save the Children values.
• Good written and spoken English
• Language skills in Arabic is desirable
• Experience or knowledge of working and living in the Arabian peninsula regions/context is desirable
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please note that the closing date for applications is 23rd December 2012
For further information on this role, please see our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
How to apply: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to the link provided
How to apply:
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: jobs.98392.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
