Emergency Logistic Manager, Ethiopia

The Emergency Logistics Manager is responsible for the coordination and support of logistics activies within Ethiopia. S/he is responsible for effectively managing logistics staff, vehicles, assets and stocks, ensuring effective and accountable logistics support to all the Save the Children (SC) projects in Ethiopia. S/he will 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.
Responsibilities

• Coordinate all emergency program logistics; develop the country procedures and policies for the management of the supply chain, vehicle fleets, communication systems and, when delegated by the Country Director, security in line with SC guidelines and procedures.
• Work closely with other members of the SC team; sharing information on the assessments and proposed interventions, providing overviews of logistics requirements for the development of project proposals and subsequent projects.
  
• Develop procurement plans and supply chain strategy for the program for procurement, transportation and distribution of program supplies including both Food and NFIs
• Ensure that SC minimum standards of logistics procedures and country policies are introduced and adhered to throughout Ethiopia, briefing and training all relevant staff as required
• Ensure local, national and international procurement practices are compliant with SC and donor regulations.
• Ensure international and national transportation of freight by land, sea and air is in line with program budgets and needs, and that the most cost effective and reliable means are used for the timely delivery of supplies to projects.
  
• Ensure management of vehicle fleets is in line with appropriate standards, maintain effective allocation system and safe use of vehicles.
• Ensure stock management and administration systems are implemented throughout the program. Monitor projects stock levels and advise on appropriate stocking and replenishment to meet project demands.
• Manage the program communication systems ensuring that all program locations have appropriate and reliable means of communication, ensure standardization of all communication equipment throughout the country.
• Ensure a centralized program asset register is maintained; ensure that all program assets are logged, issued with unique SC asset numbers and ID cards, and tracked.
• 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. Requirements
• International experience in supply chain management in an emergency environment including procurement, transport and distribution, warehouse and stock management.
• Experience in vehicle and fleet management
• Experience in the set up and use of HF & VHF radio systems, satellite phones and internet, and development of communications procedures.
• Experience in distributions of food and NFIs.
• Experience building and developing the capacity of logistics staff through the use of training, performance management frameworks and development plans.
• Experience 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.
  
• Experience and/or an interest in working in nutrition, WASH or health programs, in displacement camps or centers desirable Employee Type Temporary Full time
  
  TO APPLY: GO TO www.savethechildren.org or email cdavis@savechildren.org
  Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. In 2010 we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. In order to achieve this, we are actively looking for talented, motivated individuals to join us in making a difference in the lives of children worldwide. Employment at Save the Children provides the opportunity to join a dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
  Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and much more. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.