NGO JOBS

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 fulfill 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.

There are 30 national Save the Children organisations around the world. By the end of 2012 all 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, mor e aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

The role
To work with the Field Manager and others Managers in the Grand North Kivu Programme to build programme logistics and operational capacity to plan and manage programme resources and assets efficiently and effectively, ensuring that programmes meet their commitments and are accountable to their beneficiaries and donors.

Qualifications and experience

Essential
- Competent and organised logistician with previous NGO international experience
- Experience of working in emergencies.
- Experience of procurement, warehousing, stock control and transport and distribution of goods.
- Vehicle fleet management experience.
- Experience of using Codan radio systems, satellite phones and communications procedures in an emergency setting
- High awareness of security considerations, with the ability to develop plans for personal security/evacuation procedures
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Good interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively and build relationships at all levels, taking into account cultural and language differences.
- Resourcefulness and the ability to prioritise and cope with large amounts of work under pressure.
- The ability to work closely within a team and to improvise and work in an atmosphere that can be stressful.
- Patient, adaptable and flexible
- Ability to travel frequently
- Fluent in French language.

Desirable
- Working experience in DRC.
- Engineering/construction experience.
- When applying please include details of your current salary in covering letter

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

Please note that the closing date for applications is 23rd October 2012
For further information on this role, please see our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

How to apply: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to the link provided