Field Supply Chain Coordinator

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  • Arua, Uganda
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Save the Children

Field Supply Chain Coordinator (Arua)

The Field Supply Chain Coordinator is responsible and accountable for delivery of an effective and efficient supply chain in the regional office. The job holder is the champion for implementation of the procurement, fleet, warehouse and asset management function in the region. The Field Supply Chain Coordinator will ensure that there is timely service delivery to the field programmes in line with SC supply chain policies, procedures, principles and guidelines. Build capacity of staff in supply chain procedures and policies to harness value for money.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential:

  • A minimum of a Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance/ Business studies or the equivalent accrued from a working experience in a related position.
  • Possession of a graduate or partial professional qualification in CIPs, logistics, procurement and supplies chain management is of an added advantage.
  • At least 3 years’ experience in office administration or management, procurement preferably in an INGO

  • Excellent report writing skills and experience in generating Donor compliant reports of high quality.

  • Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.

  • Proven track record of integrity

  • Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.

  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching

  • Excellent time management and planning capacity

Desirable:

  • Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
  • Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
  • Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
  • Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
  • Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
  • Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses Computer literacy.

The Organization

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 healthcare, 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 a 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.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Application closes on Wednesday 9, 2022 at midnight Uganda time.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

How to apply

Please follow this link to apply: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=ai5kdWt1LjY3MTE2LjEyMTg1QHNhdmV0aGVjaGlsZHJlbmFvLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ

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