Oct 5, 2018
The Scope of Role
This role will lead or manage the setup and scale-up of all emergency response logistics functions and responsibilities and will manage logistics staff
This role will support the Humanitarian Team Leader and other members of the senior management team on the best use of Save the Children’s resources. The role includes logistics support with a broad spread of programmes, staffing, thematic interventions, and complexity
As such, the role may include remote management, management of multiple field bases or direct line management of a large single project or function. The post-holder will learn lessons from each assignment to help improve future practice.
The main responsibilities of this post may vary according to the terms of reference for each assignment. The post-holder is likely to undertake senior deployments such as Country Supply Chain Manager or Emergency Response Logistics Manager.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Management of all programme logistics; develop/implement the country logistics policies and procedures for the management of the supply chain, including procurement, transport and distribution, warehousing and stock management, and for the management of vehicle fleets, communication systems, and assets
Ensure that Save the Children minimum standards of logistics procedures and country policies are implemented and adhered to throughout the programme, briefing and supporting relevant staff as required
Manage and support logistics staff including ensuring appropriate team structures, a clear division of responsibilities, clear objectives, and management of performance
Ensure that the supply chain is appropriate and cost-effective, based on budget, markets, infrastructure, nature of the Save the Children programmes, and the need for timely delivery
Provide advice and support to senior management on logistics issues, and collaborate with staff on budgets, technical aspects of the programme, and implementation mechanisms as required
Where delegated, be responsible for security management in line with Save the Children guidelines and procedures.
Where appropriate, be responsible for developing and implementing emergency preparedness strategies across the logistics aspects of the operation
Provide logistics training and capacity building as required across the programme
The post-holder will comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child safeguarding, safety and security, code of conduct, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.
Skills and Behaviours Understanding humanitarian contexts and application of humanitarian principles:
Leads in the development of an organisational response based on an understanding of the contexts
Achieving Results Effectively:
Accountability – ensure efficient and transparent use of resources in accordance with internal controls
Decision making – demonstrates flexibility to adapt to plans and make decisions in rapidly changing environments
Impact – Makes changes to improve performance as a result of information received
Programme Quality – Creates measures and metrics to track performance
Maintaining and developing collaborative relationships
Establishes clear objectives with teams and individuals, and monitors progress and performance
Uses negotiation and conflict resolution skills to support positive outcomes
Operating safely and Securely
Takes appropriate, coordinated and consistent action to handle situations of personal risk and risk for others
Reduces vulnerability by complying with safety and security protocols set by the organisation
Managing yourself in a pressured and changing environment:
Able to identify, and act on, low levels of resilience in others
Remains focussed on the objectives and goals in a rapidly changing environment
Demonstrates personal integrity by using one’s position responsibly and fairly
Leadership: Action; Thinking; Self; Inspiring; Developing Others
Delivers results and always acts with the beneficiaries in mind
Demonstrates managerial courage by confronting difficult situations, seeking resolution and championing ideas
Adapts plans and approaches based upon an awareness of the external context
Works to ensure that the workplace is inclusive and the talents of team members are harnessed to achieve individual and organisational success.
Qualifications and Experience Essential:
Minimum of a First Degree in relevant studies.
Significant management experience (minimum of 5 years) prior NGO experience in logistics management, within a complex/large scale country programme and in emergency response/humanitarian environments
Substantial experience in all technical areas of logistics operations including procurement, transport/distribution, warehousing and stock management, fleet management, asset management, communications, and security
Experience in developing/implementing a complex international supply chain to support different types of programmes, and coordinating resources to meet the programme objectives
Experience of working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure
Proven track record in managing and supervising others in logistics, including training and capacity building
Ability to synthesise and analyse complex information, and make clear, informed decisions
Experience in advising and supporting others at all levels with logistics aspects of a programme, including strategic thinking and planning
Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally
Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English and French, with experience in managing multicultural teams
Desirable:
Technical experience/training in specific areas of logistics eg fleet mechanics, IT/communications networks
Technical experience/knowledge in specific types of humanitarian intervention eg Health, WASH, Food Security.
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https://www.myjobmag.com/job/105726/humanitarian-supply-chain-manager-save-the-children