Country: Senegal
Closing date: 22 Feb 2016
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 1.9 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.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Contract length: 1 - 2 months
The role
Save the Children WCA Regional Office is launching a call for application to pre-select consultants that will be deployed as per Country Offices requests in the Western and Central Africa Region during the next 2 years. Pre-selected consultants will be forming a regional roster that will be consulted when specific needs will arise in one of WCA Countries.
The aim of Procurement Expert consultancy is to support in the development of supply chain strategies; to provide technical trainings, assistance and guidance in Procurement; to support in embedding analysis and planning in procurement departments; to set up procurement units in Countries that may include working on SOPs, selecting and training personnel and setting up contracting strategy.
Qualifications and experience
- A degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or similar level qualification.
- Minimum 5 years experience in procurement and contracting
- Previous experience in Humanitarian sector is a must, previous Save the Children experience is a strong advantage.
- Technical skills in program Procurement and Supply Management.
- Strong project management skills.
- High resilience to stress and adaptability to challenging living and working conditions
- Good analytical skills with the capability to focus in details.
- Advanced computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Fluent in English and French (spoken and written).
- Ability to develop and foster relationships both within and outside the organizations
- Ability to think creatively, to solve problems and find effective and efficient ways to achieve objectives
- Honesty, integrity and strong ethical conduct.
- Commitment to Save the Children's mission and values
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English or French using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
How to apply:
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'Fsy.38421.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'