Bangladesh: Head of Supply Chain

ROLE PURPOSE:
The incumbent will lead and manage the emergency response Supply Chain functions and responsibilities and will provide direct and technical line management support to Supply Chain staff and teams both at Cox’s Bazar and field levels. Under guidance and supervision of DTL – Ops, the Job-holder will support the members of the Leadership Team (LT) on the best use of Save the Children’s resources mainly by (a) ensuring “value for money”, (b) adapting best practices within the sector, and (c) upgrading the capacity of staff within the department. The role will include all Supply Chain support to large and/or complex programmes, with a broad spread of programmes, staffing, thematic interventions, and complexity. As such, the role may include remote management, management of multiple field bases or direct line management of large projects or functions.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
* Management of all emergency supply chain functions; develop/implement the program logistics policies and procedures for the management of the supply chain, including logistics, procurement, transport and distribution, warehousing and stock management in accordance with Total Inventory Management (TIM), and for the management of vehicle fleets, and assets
* Ensure that Save the Children minimum standards of Supply Chain procedures and country policies are implemented and adhered to throughout the programme including donor regulations. Briefing and supporting relevant staff as required
* Manage and support Supply Chain staff including ensuring appropriate team structures, clear division of responsibilities, clear objectives, and management of performance
* Ensure that the supply chain is appropriate, cost effective, ensure Value for Money (VfM), based on budget, local & International markets, infrastructure, nature of the Save the Children programmes, with the need for timely delivery
* Provide advice and support to senior management on Supply Chain issues, and collaborate with staff on budgets & proposal development, technical aspects of the programme, and implementation mechanisms as required
* Provide training, capacity building and mentoring on Supply Chain as required across the programme and operations including supporting capacity of partner organisations
* Collaborate and represent the organisation with external agencies including INGO, UN and partner organisations
* Coordinate regularly and effectively with Program Sectors and various departments to support development of Annual Procurement Plan and follow-up on updating process
* Where appropriate, be responsible for developing and implementing Emergency Preparedness Planning (EPP) across the Supply Chain aspects of the operation, including Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
* Management of all Gift in Kind (GiK) in coordination with Award Management & Programme Sectors

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 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/careers

The application deadline is on 16 July 2019

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.

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