Job Description

Area Supply Chain officer-Mogadishu (1 Position)-Open to Somali Nationals Only

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization 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 15,000 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.

ROLE DIMENSION

Save the Children operates across all zones in Somalia and currently has three main area offices and additional 11 field offices. Programmatically Somalia is a large Country Office with more than $110million annual budget and staff over 700 staff. 

ROLE PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Area Supply Chain Manager, the Supply Chain Officer will provide operational and technical support in procurement, asset management, fleet management, and compliance with supply chain policies. The role ensures timely and transparent sourcing, effective contract and supplier management, and supports overall supply chain efficiency across the Southern States, with a focus on maintaining program delivery standards in the area office. 

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reports to: Area Supply Chain Manager-SS

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree in procurement and Supply Chain Management or Business Administration and/or equivalent subject with relevant professional experience

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working in supply chain, preferably in an INGO/and/or development program, with in depth experience in managing complex sourcing processes and supplier relationships

Essential

• Ideally knowledge of procurement processes, rules and regulations in the INGO/UN System 

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.

• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

• Experience in supply chain management in an emergency environment focusing on Procurement, 

• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.

• Willingness to undertake field travel as required and work in difficult environments according to travel environments

• Fluency in written and spoken English

• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles

How to apply 

Please apply in English saving your CV and cover letter as a single document. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at https://somalia.savethechildren.net/career

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Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent. 

Application will be closed on 1st June 2025

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents