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 realize 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.

SCI – Afghanistan

Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.

We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3:  the role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; ore because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE:
Under the direct supervision of Head of office, Senior Supply Chain Officer is responsible for day to day management of the procurement process at provincial level and moving all PRs  submitted by program staff in a timely manner through the proper procedures for purchasing goods and services. This includes tracking all project specific requests, coordinating with a large number of specialized vendors. The supply chain Coordinator will facilitate and oversee all national Requests.SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Head of Office
Staff reporting to this post: N/A
Close working relationships: HR/Admin, Ware house, Finance, and Programmes Department
Budget Responsibilities: 0

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

•    Work closely with the relevant departments in the province and the country office procurement on the most efficient and appropriate procurement, ensuring it is cost effective, based on budget, markets, infrastructure and the need for timely delivery
•    Collaborate and coordinate closely with logistic assistant, warehouse officer, supply chain staff and CO Supply Chain Manager for all PR related to Saripul province
•    Share supply information in a timely manner through regular meetings with all stakeholders, ensuring information gathered is regularly and accurately recorded, collation and analysis of information for further dissemination, monitoring, documenting and reporting on project
•    Oversee procurement of all materials and equipment requested by the projects in a cost-effective and transparent manner in line with Save the Children and donor specific policies
•    Maintain list of vendors/suppliers available that specialize in providing specific goods and maintain the preferred vendor agreements as required.
•    Review purchase requests, quotations, bid analysis, purchase orders in accordance with Save the Children procedures and guidelines.
•    Process all the PRs for further procurement on time
•    Distribute RFQs/Tenders to the suppilers
•    Participate in evaluation of bids and proposals and make sure the bids evaluation report, technical evaluation, minutes of negotiations and negotiated contract in selection of consultants contain all the facts and information required to justify the recommendations made in the report.
•    Prepare contracts and amendments of contracts when needed.
•    Ensure that there is an efficient procurement filing system.
•    Support supply chain coordinator in framework agreement establishment.
•    Maintain a consistent procurement tracking mechanism and ensure that all orders including International orders are tracked from point of planning and request through to final receipt.
•    Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures
•    Other ad-hoc logistics duties as assigned by Line Manager
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
•    holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
•    holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
•    sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
•    widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
•    future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
•    builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
•    values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
•    approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
•    develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
•    willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
•    honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachler Degree in economy, related field or equivalent professional experience
• At least 4 relevant experience with INGOs
• Robust experience of INGO emergency programme, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure.
• An excellent understanding of medical supply chain management in complex and challenging environments

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Substantial experience logistics, specifically Procurement of goods and services, including international procurement and national customs clearance procedures.
• Significant knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, best practices in emergency management.
• Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically.
• Previous experience of managing and developing a large team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Commitment to  and  understanding  of  Save  the  Children’s  aims,  values  and principles  including rights-based approaches.

Desireable

• Written and Spoken in Dari, Pashto, and Urdu
• Formal management training

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties from time to time which are reasonable in relation to their level of skills and experience.

In the event of a significant humanitarian emergency, the post-holder will be expected to work outside their normal job description; vary their working hours; and occasionally work from a different location should the need arise.

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

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.

Safeguarding our Staff:

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.