Save the Children Job in Abuja for a Head of Logistics

Save the Children is a leading international organization helping children in need around the world. First established in the UK in 1919, separate national organizations have been set up in more than
twenty-eight countries, sharing the aim of improving the lives of children through education, health care and economic opportunities, as well as emergency aid in cases of natural disasters, war and conflict.

In Nigeria, Save the Children has been working since 2001. The early focus was on getting children actively involved in shaping the decisions that affect their lives. Today, Save the Children is working in seven federal states - Zamfara, Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi and Kaduna - focusing on providing basic healthcare and protecting children.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Head of Logistics - Nigeria

Job ID: #1244961
Location: Abuja
Contract length: 2 years

The Role

• To lead on responding to and managing the growing needs within the Nigeria programme for effective core logistics capacity to support ongoing development programmes and emergency response interventions.
• In this to ensure that all logistics policies and procedures of Save the Children are strictly adhered to and also to ensure that Save the Children's commitment to improving quality and accountability in development and humanitarian work is upheld, through reference to the Sphere Standards, Save the Children Quality Framework Essential Standards and the NGO Code of Conduct.

• At least 7 years of International experience - of which at least 4 years with an INGO - in supply chain management, inclusive of procurement, transport and distribution, warehouse and stock management
• Experience of building and developing the capacity of logistics staff through the use of training, performance management frameworks and development plans.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills and capacities to plan and think strategically
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Proficiency with Excel and Word platforms.
• Strong experience in vehicle and fleet management
• Robust experience of NGO project cycle management and experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure
• Master's Degree in Logistics, MBA or any other relevant degree coupled with good work experience in Logistics and supply chain management.

• Experience in distributions of both NFIs and food items in emergency context
• Working experience in Nigeria and/or West Africa
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles, including rights-based approaches
• Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with various incoming teams in the event of major emergencies