Supply Chain Coordinator | ReliefWeb

The Supply Chain Coordinator will manage all procurement activities for the SCI, ensuring all are done ethically and in compliance with SCI Policies and procedures, Government laws, and Donor Rules and Regulations.

The Supply Chain Coordinator will assist the Head of Supply Chain to improve the capacity and performance of supply chain functions and staff in SCI country and field offices on a need basis. The position holder will be responsible for providing technical support to field teams.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• A Degree in Supply Chain and Logistics


• At least 4 years supply chain management level experience in procurement in the INGO sector, within complex/large scale country programmes and in emergency response/humanitarian environments.


• Proven experience in all technical areas of supply chain operations including procurement, transport/distribution, warehousing and stock management, asset management.


• Excellent report writing skills and experience in generating donor compliant reports of high quality.


• Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.


• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching and work as a team member.


• Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.


• Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.


• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.


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


• Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.


• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses Computer literacy.



• Experience in development and implementation of efficient supply chain systems, policies and procedures.




• Technical experience/training in specific areas of supply chain management, construction project management, distribution, medical supply chain.




• Membership of Professional body in Procurement & Supply Chain (CIPS)

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 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.

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

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.

Application closes on 30th July 2020 at midnight Uganda time.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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