Head of Logistics at Save the Children Nigeria

Employment Nigeria 21-Nov-2015 ABUJA , Logistics

Save the Children is a leading international organization helping children in need around the world. First established in the UK in 1919, separate national organizations have been set up in more than twenty-eight countries, sharing the aim of improving the lives of children through education, health care and economic opportunities, as well as emergency aid in cases of natural disasters, war and conflict.

In Nigeria, Save the Children has been working since 2001. The early focus was on getting children actively involved in shaping the decisions that affect their lives. Today, Save the Children is working in seven federal states - Zamfara, Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi and Kaduna - focusing on providing basic healthcare and protecting children.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

POSITION: Head of Logistics - Nigeria

The Role

To lead on responding to and managing the growing needs within the Nigeria programme for effective core logistics capacity to support ongoing development programmes and emergency response interventions.
In this to ensure that all logistics policies and procedures of Save the Children are strictly adhered to and also to ensure that Save the Children's commitment to improving quality and accountability in development and humanitarian work is upheld, through reference to the Sphere Standards, Save the Children Quality Framework Essential Standards and the NGO Code of Conduct.

Qualifications and Experience
Essential:

At least 7 years of International experience - of which at least 4 years with an INGO - in supply chain management, inclusive of procurement, transport and distribution, warehouse and stock management
Strong experience in vehicle and fleet management
Robust experience of NGO project cycle management and experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure
Master's Degree in Logistics, MBA or any other relevant degree coupled with good work experience in Logistics and supply chain management.
Experience of building and developing the capacity of logistics staff through the use of training, performance management frameworks and development plans.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical skills and capacities to plan and think strategically
Fluency in written and spoken English
Proficiency with Excel and Word platforms.

Desirable:

Experience in distributions of both NFIs and food items in emergency context
Working experience in Nigeria and/or West Africa
Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with various incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles, including rights-based approaches

NOTE: Interested and qualified candidates should please send their CV's and covering letter as a single document, including their salary expectations for this role.

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Head of Logistics at Save the Children Nigeria

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