Democratic Republic of the Congo: Logistics Managers
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 02 Oct 2013
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.
Save the Children in DRC
Save the Children began working in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1994 when the conflict started in the east of the country. The Democratic Republic of Congo is acknowledged to be one of the most d ifficult countries in which to grow up. Access to essential services is very limited and children are subject to widespread exploitation and abuse, including recruitment into armed groups, forced labour, sexual abuse and abandonment.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR 2 LOGISTICS MANAGERS FOR TWO (2) OF OUR FIELDS OFFICES
The role
It is to coordinate effective logistics support to Save the Children's programmes specifically for the implementation of the Child Protection, Education and Health and Nutrition projects in the field office.
Qualifications and experience
* Competent and organised logistician with previous NGO international experience
* Experience of working in emergencies.
* Experien ce 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.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
How to apply:
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to:
asobossi.68939.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
