Nigeria Job Openings
Save the Children
Supply Chain Manager
FULL TIME
September 12, 2024
TITLE: Supply Chain Manager
TEAM/PROGRAMME: Programmes
LOCATION : Borno State, NE Nigeria (including remote and insecure locations)
GRADE: 3
CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 months with a possibility of extension
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3: the role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; ore because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.
ROLE PURPOSE:
This role will lead or manage Area Office supply chain functions and responsibilities and will manage supply chain staff. This role will support the Area Office senior management team on the best use of Save the Children’s resources and will usually work at a country level. The role will include supply chain support to large and/or complex programs, with a broad spread of programs, 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.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Deputy Director, Program Operations
Number of direct reports: Coordinators (x3), {Logistics / Procurement / Construction), and IT Officer
Indirectly: Supply Chain team (Warehouse / Fleet / Assets- officers, 2 Assistants and 10 drivers)
Matrix reports: Supply Chain / Logistics Coordinators (Yobe), Supply Chain Officers (Adamawa / Biu)
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
TEAM/PROGRAMME: Programmes
LOCATION : Borno State, NE Nigeria (including remote and insecure locations)
GRADE: 3
CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 months with a possibility of extension
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3: the role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; ore because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.
ROLE PURPOSE:
This role will lead or manage Area Office supply chain functions and responsibilities and will manage supply chain staff. This role will support the Area Office senior management team on the best use of Save the Children’s resources and will usually work at a country level. The role will include supply chain support to large and/or complex programs, with a broad spread of programs, 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.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Deputy Director, Program Operations
Number of direct reports: Coordinators (x3), {Logistics / Procurement / Construction), and IT Officer
Indirectly: Supply Chain team (Warehouse / Fleet / Assets- officers, 2 Assistants and 10 drivers)
Matrix reports: Supply Chain / Logistics Coordinators (Yobe), Supply Chain Officers (Adamawa / Biu)
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Management of all program supply chains; develop/implement the BAY area supply chain 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 supply chain procedures and country policies are implemented and adhered to throughout the program, briefing and supporting relevant staff as required
- Manage and support supply chain staff including ensuring appropriate team structures, clear division of responsibilities, clear objectives, and management of performance
- Manage and support the construction coordinator to ensure supply chain procedures relating to construction works and management of contractors are implemented and adhered to throughout the program and that construction works are completed on schedule
- Manage and support the IT officer, ensuring IT/Communication policies and procedures are always adhered to and the program is adequately supported as required
- Ensure that the supply chain is appropriate and cost-effective, based on budget, markets, infrastructure, nature of the Save the Children programs, and the need for timely delivery
- Provide advice and support to the Humanitarian Team Leader on supply chain issues, and collaborate with staff on budgets, technical aspects of the programme, and implementation mechanisms as required
- Where appropriate, be responsible for developing and implementing emergency preparedness strategies across the supply chain aspects of the operation
- Provide supply chain training and capacity building as required across the program
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The post-holder will comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures for child safeguarding, safety and security, code of conduct, equal opportunities, and other relevant policies.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modeling Save the Children values
- holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance, and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
- sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, take responsibility for their personal development, and encourage their team to do the same
- widely shares their vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
- Future-orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
- builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members, and external partners and supporters
- values diversity, and sees it as a source of competitive strength
- approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
- develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
- willing to take disciplined risks.
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honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Advanced Degree in logistics management or equivalent relevant professional certification in areas such as transport, distribution, Procurement, and supply chain management. A first university degree, with relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
- At least 4 years’ experience with Significant prior INGO experience in supply chain management, within a complex/large-scale country program and 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, asset management, communications, and security
- Experience in developing/implementing a complex international supply chain to support different types of programs, and coordinating resources to meet the program objectives
- Experience working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure
- Proven track record in managing and supervising others in the supply chain, including training and capacity building
- Ability to synthesize and analyze complex information, and make clear, informed decisions
- Experience in advising and supporting others at all levels with supply chain aspects of a program, 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 organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
- Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in managing multicultural teams
- Technical experience/training in specific areas of the supply chain e.g. fleet mechanics, IT/communications networks
- Technical experience/knowledge in specific types of humanitarian intervention e.g. Health, WASH, Food Security
- Formal management training
- Knowledge of Hausa language
- Previous experience with Save the Children in a similar capacity
- Previous experience in northeast Nigeria or the Lake Chad Basin
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 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:
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/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
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/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
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