Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
By mid-2013 most of our international programmes will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class peop le and relevant for the 21st century.
The role
The Regional Fleet Manager will assist the East Africa Region Head of Logistics to improve the capacity and performance of Fleet Management staff / teams in three SCI country offices – South Sudan, Kenya and Ethiopia.
The overall objective of this role is to review current fleet management practices, identify gaps and work with the country offices to strengthen systems and tools used in Fleet Management.
Qualifications and experience
Essential :
* Bachelors Degree in Procurement / Logistics/Transport or related area
* Membership of Professional body in Logistics
* At least five years management level experience in logistics in the NGO sector, within complex/large scale country programmes and in emergency response/development environments
* Proven experience in Fleet / Transport Management in emergency response / development environments
* Experience of working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure
* Ability to synthesize and analyze information, and make clear, informed decisions
* Strong planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
* Experience in development and implementation of efficient logistics systems, policies and procedures.
* Excellent written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills
* Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity
* Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the Eastern Africa region
* Commitment to Save the Children values
Desirable
* Experience in fleet assessment
* Previous experience working for Save the Children International or members
* Fluent in Swahili or Arabic
This role will be based in East Africa with frequent travel to South Sudan, Kenya and Ethiopia
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
By mid-2013 most of our international programmes will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class peop le and relevant for the 21st century.
The role
The Regional Fleet Manager will assist the East Africa Region Head of Logistics to improve the capacity and performance of Fleet Management staff / teams in three SCI country offices – South Sudan, Kenya and Ethiopia.
The overall objective of this role is to review current fleet management practices, identify gaps and work with the country offices to strengthen systems and tools used in Fleet Management.
Qualifications and experience
Essential :
* Bachelors Degree in Procurement / Logistics/Transport or related area
* Membership of Professional body in Logistics
* At least five years management level experience in logistics in the NGO sector, within complex/large scale country programmes and in emergency response/development environments
* Proven experience in Fleet / Transport Management in emergency response / development environments
* Experience of working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure
* Ability to synthesize and analyze information, and make clear, informed decisions
* Strong planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
* Experience in development and implementation of efficient logistics systems, policies and procedures.
* Excellent written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills
* Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity
* Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the Eastern Africa region
* Commitment to Save the Children values
Desirable
* Experience in fleet assessment
* Previous experience working for Save the Children International or members
* Fluent in Swahili or Arabic
This role will be based in East Africa with frequent travel to South Sudan, Kenya and Ethiopia
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
How to apply:
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to:
jobs.88217.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
jobs.88217.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
