Supply Chain Officer – Pujehun

The Role: Supply Chain Officer is responsible and accountable for the overall coordination and implementation of an effective procurement, fleet, construction, warehousing and asset management practices of the programme at the field office. This postholder will be responsible for the operational planning of the programme which includes budgeting, procurement and programme implementation planning, and is fully accountable that all support services are carried out according to agreed tasks and requests, and logistics systems, procedures and policies of Save the Children. He/she 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 logistics, procurement, and supplies chain management is an added advantage

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Essential:

• 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 response.
• 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.

CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 Months

Closing date: 03rd January, 2023

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

Applicants are advised that

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment. Any request in this direction should be immediately

Please apply in English using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations for the role.

• Candidates should apply using the link provided by Careers.sl for the job advert
• Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY