The Role: Save the Children International (SCI) is looking for energetic and hard-working woman or man to serve as Head of Supply Chain at the Freetown Coordination Offices, Sierra Leone.

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children. We work together, with our partners from civil societies and government, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. In Sierra Leone, Save the Children works in 5 Districts: Pujehun, Kailahun, Western Area Urban, Western Area Rural, and Moyamba with a program portfolio of over 15 projects funded by different awards, across multiple sectors: education, health, protection, livelihoods, and governance.

The post holder provides overall leadership and management of the Supply Chain department across the country including matrix management to support to all field offices.

The purpose of this position is to develop and implement Save the Children’s supply chain strategy and manage its delivery and systems. The position will assume responsibility for internal and external coordination, ensuring value for money approach across the supply chain functions, providing technical guidance to various functions. A key part of this role to provide strategic and timely advice to the Senior Management Team. The incumbent plays crucial role as the custodian of global and country Supply Chain policies and procedure and identify necessary changes or customization while reviewing the policy annually.  The position will lead a supply chain team of approximately 15 staff, excluding drivers

FOR NATIONALS ONLY

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-graduate degree, preferably in Business/Public Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management or any other relevant discipline.

• In addition, professional License/Certification in Supply Chain/Logistics would be an advantage.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• At least 7 years of relevant Supply Chain work experience, with at least 3 years at a managerial level.

• Experience in working in a complex logistical and security context, with minimal infrastructure.

• Experience in managing medical supply chains will be an advantage.

• Experience in developing and implementing a complex international Supply Chain operations strategy to support different types of programs and coordinating resources to meet program objectives.

• Significant prior INGO experience in Supply Chain & operational management, within a complex/large scale country program, preferably in emergency response/humanitarian environments.

• Substantial experience in all technical areas of Supply Chain operations including procurement, transport, distribution, warehousing and stock management, fleet management and asset management

• Experience of working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure

• Proven track-record in managing and supervising others in Supply Chain, including training, capacity building & mentoring

• Ability to synthesize and analyze complex information, and make clear, informed decisions

• Experience of advising and supporting others at all levels with supply chain aspects of a program, including strategic thinking, planning & donor relations

• Ability to build positive & productive relationships quickly with a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally

• Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities

• Good communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English with experience in managing multicultural teams is highly required

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

1. Delivering Results

Takes personal responsibility and holds others accountable for delivering our ambitious goals for children, continually improving their own performance or that of the team/ organisation.

Level required: Leading Edge

2. Problem Solving & Decision Making

Takes effective, considered and timely decisions by gathering and evaluating relevant information from within or outside the organisation.

Level required: Leading Edge

3. Applying Technical & Professional Expertise

Applies the required technical and professional expertise to the highest standards; promotes and shares best practice within and outside the organisation.

Level required: Accomplished

4. Working Effectively with Others

Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives; knows when to lead, when to follow, and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working.

CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 Months with possible extension

Closing Date:  24th September, 2021

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.

APLICATION 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

How to Apply

• Candidates should apply through the link that is provided by Careers.sl.

• Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications

• Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document and also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations for this role.

Closing date is Monday 27^th September, 2021.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

How to Apply

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