The Emergency Logistics Manager has responsibility for the co-ordination and support of logistics activities for the South Central Area operations of Somalia programme. The post holder is responsible for effectively managing Emergency Logistic staff, assets and stocks, ensuring effective and accountable logistics support to all the field offices in the South Central Area of the country operations.
To ensure that Save the Children’s commitment to improving quality and accountability in humanitarian work is upheld, through reference to the Sphere Charter, Save the Children Minimum Standards and the NGO Code of Conduct.
Key Accountabilities
• Co-ordination of all emergency programme logistics; at Nairobi level and at field levels.
• Ensure that Save the Children UK minimum standards of logistics procedures and country policies are adhered to, briefing and training all relevant staff as required;
• Work in close collaboration with Emergency Procurement Manager for timely and effective programme supply, procurement planning and delivery; supply chain remains in good order.
• Ensure management of stocks and supplies is in line with Save the Children UK standards; proper records exist and reports are sent out regularly.
• In consultation with Head of Field offices, ensure appropriate allocation and safe use of vehicles throughout the South Central Area operations and ensure that all fleet related issues with rented vehicles are dealt with amicably.
• Provide guidance and support for managing communication systems ensuring that all field locations have appropriate and reliable means of communication, ensure standardisation of all communication equipment throughout South Central area offices.
• Ensure that all assets procured under emergency grants are accounted for and reflected in asset register;
• Ensure the practical and effective implementation of the country security guidelines, in all aspects of logistics. Security has to be central to the planning of all logistics operation in South Central Somalia operations.
• Work in close collaboration with other members of the team; sharing information on the assessments and proposed interventions, providing overviews of logistics requirements for the development of project proposals and subsequent projects;
• In consultation with Head of Logistics, Director of Operations, programme management teams, help develop the logistical aspects of the emergency preparedness plan.
• Ensure that logistics reports are produced and disseminated in a timely manner and solutions to the emerging issues are found in consultation with team members.
• Liaise with government, UN and other agencies as necessary;
• Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
• Five years international experience in humanitarian logistics management covering; • Experience in vehicle and fleet management; • Experience in the set up and use of HF & VHF radio systems, satellite phones and development of communications procedures; • Experience in Distributions of NFI’s and food, WASH Projects;
• Experience of building and developing the capacity of logistics staff through the use of training, performance management frameworks and development plans; • Experience of developing and maintaining personal security and evacuation plans; • Excellent interpersonal and team skills; • Excellent IT skills; • Fluency in written and spoken English; • Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.
Desirable
• Experience in working in Nutrition, Medical and WASH programmes.
Application Procedures:
All interested candidates please forward your CVs with application letters to: vacancies@scsom.org and the application deadline is 10th Sept 2011
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