Supply Chain Officer

Supply Chain Officer (Only South Sudanese national to apply)

The Supply Chain Officer is accountable for the timely and efficient procurement of goods and supplies in accordance with timescales set and agreed with program staff and SCI systems policies, and procedures.

She/he will be responsible for undertaking the responsibilities of operational procurement and supply chain, and managing the preparation of the Procurement process in all steps and stages, especially when it comes to purchasing orders and contracts. Advice on best sources of supply in coordination with the Program and Finance. Verify purchase requests ensuring all required information is provided. Process Purchase Requests using pre-established FWAs and Pre-Qualified Supplier (PQS) lists and carry out comparative bid analysis, Procurement committees, and PO processes.

She/he will ensure that items procured match programmatic requests and are of good quality and value for money.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Public or Business Administration or related field
• 5-7 years of progressive responsibility in Supply Chain and administration
• 3 of which were spent in an international development organization
• Strong organizational and management skills including problem-solving;
• Representational skills;
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English;
• Willingness and ability to work in a collaborative and inclusive manner;
• Self-motivated and creative;
• NGO experience an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability in community mobilization and community-level dialogue
• Strong skills in excel and other data management software
• Excellent communication skills
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact, and diplomacy

• The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.

• Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).

Essential

• Adaptability and flexibility
• Ability and willingness to be mobile
• Computer Skills – Word and Excel

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in humanitarian programs

Contract Duration: 6 months with the possibility of extension depending on funding.

Location: Torit/Eastern Equatoria South Sudan

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 healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise 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 environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://southsudan.savethechildren.net/careers

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.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.