Supply Chain Assistants (3 positions) Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Opportunity

Save the Children is inviting applications from suitably qualified personnel to fill the positions of Supply Chain Assistants (3 positions) for the Lilongwe, Zomba, and Ntcheu Offices. The Supply Chain Assistant [Buying or Sourcing] is responsible for assisting with the procurements of goods and services within Country and Area Office based on needs of Save the Children’s programmes, managing requests and relations for a complex portfolio of programmes. The Supply Chain Assistant will also support the SCI Supply Chain team in supply market research and analysis, running quotations / tenders and setting up Contracts or Framework Agreements for supplies and services to ensure value for money is achieved through best in sector sourcing strategies and Procurement processes.

Supply Chain Assistants based in the Area Office of Zomba and Ntcheu will assist with procurement, warehousing, and fleet management in their respective regions. As an integral member of the Area Management Team, the Supply Chain Assistant will assist in the provision of day-to-day Supply Chain support to the programme by undertaking technical and practical operational tasks to ensure smooth, safe and efficient operation of logistical activities.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

• Diploma or equivalent qualification in relevant field.
• A level of professional certification CIPS or any other equivalent in Supply Chain Management is an added advantage
• Progressive 3 years’ of experience in handling Supply Chain in an INGO.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Must have strong reporting, communication skills, and excellent computer skills in MS Word & Excel.
• Experience in use of Enterprise Resource Management Systems (E- Procurement, Inventory management and Fleet management systems).
• Knowledge & experience of dealing with service providers and contractors.
• Ability to work under pressure to deadlines.
• Ability to work independently on his or her own initiative
• Strong team skills

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.  A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

ABOUT US

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.