Save the Children recruits 01 Supply Chain Officer

Supply Chain Officer

ROLE PURPOSE

Support the field office in the in the provision of Supply chain management, ensuring that this is done through timely service delivery to the field programmes in line with SCI policies, procedures and guidelines. The Officer may be called upon as and when necessary to support the wider emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis. Performance of tasks shall be executed in a manner that promotes value for money in accordance to SCI standards.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

 A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Finance, Administration.

At least a years’ relevant working experience, preferably with International NGOs, and good understanding of major donor’s financial requirements, conditions and government budgets and tax policies.

Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to generate financial reports and meet set deadlines and with good integrity.

Team player with good interpersonal/ communication, documentation and facilitation skills and the ability to work under minimum supervision in a team.

Computer literary and fluency in English are a MUST.

Ability to maintain personal professional development and competencies on financial issues.

Ability to speak local language and directly interact with target group will be an added advantage

Strong analytical skills and planning abilities.

Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.

Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.

Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.

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.

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching

Excellent time management and planning capacity

Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.

Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.

Contract length: Open ended

THE ORGANISATION

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 realise 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:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Job description:

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Closing date: 16 May 2019 – 20:59 UTC

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Department: Supply Chain

Type: Permanent

Schedule: Full-time