2023-12-15

Supply Chain Assistant (1 Position), Kismayo, Somalia

Kismayo, Somalia
Posted on December 15, 2023

Save the Children

Supply Chain Assistant (1 Position), Kismayo, Somalia

Job Info

Job Identification 5105
Job Category Supply Chain
Posting Date 12/13/2023, 08:19 PM
Apply Before 12/19/2023, 02:59 AM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations FO – Kismayo

Temporary Supply Chain Assistant – Kismayo (1 Position)- Open to Somali Nationals Only

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 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 Dimensions:

Save the Children operates across all zones in Somalia/Somaliland and currently has three main area offices and additional 11 field offices. Programmatically Somalia is a large Country Office with more than $100million annual budget turnover, more than 70 active awards at any time and over 650 staff.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The supply chain assistant is responsible for supporting stock management and warehousing, as well as handling documents and filing.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Supply Chain Officer

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, economics/ finance or other relevant disciplines.
Academic background in fields related to pharmacology is an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

At least one-year experience in fields of warehousing, logistics/supply chain with NGO’s and INGOs.
Proficiency in using computer applications

Good written and spoken English and Somali languages

Desirable:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet research.

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

Application will be closed on 18th December 2023.

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.