Save the Children is looking to hire
Save the Children is looking to hire
Job Vacancy
Regional Roving Logistics Specialist
Job Purpose
The Regional Roving Logistics Specialist will assist the Middle East & Eurasia Regional Logistics Manager to improve the capacity and performance of logistics staff / teams in Save the Children International Country Offices within the region by working with the country’ office logistics teams. The position holder will he responsible for providing technical support and deploy to specific country offices in the Middle East & Eurasia Region
Qualifications and Experience;
Essential
Bachelor/ Masters Certificate or Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Logistics or related held
Preferable International experience in supply chani management in an emergency environment including procurement, transport and distribution, warehouse, and stock management
Previous experience working for Save the Children International or members
Minimum 3-4 years or more experience in logistics management and coordination in the NGO sector, within complex/large scale country programmes and in emergency response/humanitarian environments, preferably to have 1 to 2 years international experience
Computer literate (including working knowledge of MS Word, Excel) and competency in development of spreadsheets and databases ;
Proven experience in all technical areas of logistics operations including procurement, transport/distribution, warehousing and stock management, fleet management, asset management, cold chain, eonrmunications, and security.
Experience streamlining and automating Logistics processes, including refining processes, developing user-friendly manuals and training programs, and assessing, selecting, and deploying suitable logistics tools where applicable and necessary.
Experience of working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure Deep understanding and interpretation of Incoterms as well as their application
Experience working with large institutional donors and knowledge of their rules and regulations in regards to logistics and procurement.
Ability to synthesize and analyse information, and make clear, informed decisions
Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally
Strong planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
Experience in development and implementation of efficient logistics systems, procedures and guidelines.
Excellent written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills
Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity
Fluency in written and spoken English (required). Arab is a distinct advantage
Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the Middle East & Eurasia Region
Commitment to Save the Children values
Desirable
Experience in developing and carrying out staff training programs
Experience in remote management
Experience in technical programme support in areas of construction, distribution, medical supply chain, water and sanitation
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.
Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, social and political issues
Willingness to travel 50% of the time, with little or no prior noticeI
Qualified candidates are encouraged to send their CVs by Sunday, February 05, 2017 to the below e-mail address (job title should be mentioned in the subject line):
MEEreglonaljobs@savethcchildren.org
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