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 this consultancy is to be accountable for the development of medical supply chain strategy for SCI programs in WCA and to increase the impact of SCI's programs through effective and optimized processes.
Qualifications and experience
- A relevant degree qualification in Logistics, Medical Supply Chain Management or similar level qualification or experienc
- At least 5 years of professional experience as a pharmacist/logistician in health and nutrition programs in humanitarian settings
- Field experience with international NGOs is a must
- Demonstrated experience in developing strategies to improve the medical supply chain management
- Ability to conduct local supplier pre assessment
- Good knowledge of donor procedures (DFID, OFDA, ECHO, UN agencies, etc.)
- Good knowledge of management of medical supplies for programs in emergencies
- Strong planning, management with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities.
- Good knowledge in the development and implementation of pharmaceutical management software
- Excellent analytical skills
- Demonstrated experience in supervision, training and mentoring
- Excellent capabilities of internal collaboration and work in synergy with colleagues in other sectors
- Fluent in French and English (spoken and written)
- 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.02114.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'
