Logistics Coordinator (Kubbayat )

ROLE PURPOSE: The Logistics Coordinator (Beirut) is responsible for managing SCI Lebanon’s Capital Logistics Team in Beirut. The role is to capacity build, develop, oversee and assist the Beirut logistics team, as well as providing technical expertise in Logistics for all Beirut based staff. They will also support the Logistics Manager in looking at potential expansion of our programming, and pre-positioning and contingency planning, and deputise for the Logistics Manager during their absence.   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   Deputy for Logistics Manager during absence Procurement – manages tender processes, and responsible for follow-up of procurement plans Capacity building of logistics team – inducting new staff, training on SCI Logistics Policies, procedures and systems Capacity building of programme teams – conducts trainings to ensure that programme teams understand and abide by logistics procedures, and that technical advisors understand lead time issues. Grant interface – maintaining an overview of all current grants’ logistics information Reporting – compiling reports from the Beirut logistics team and the field Systems, procedures & efficiency – ensures that SCI Logistics systems are being followed properly, and performs an internal audit function of logistics documentation.  Also ensures that the systems in place are as efficient as possible (ensuring SCI gets value for money, and is at maximum operationally effectiveness) and makes recommendations on improvements to be made Surge capacity – on stand by for further rapid expansion of activities Contingency planning & strategy – work with Logistics Manager to define strategy, contingency planning for SCI operational areas, and strategic expansion Feedback to Logistics Manager and Field Managers recommendations for improvements   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Essential At      least 3 years of experience in logistics; At      least 2 years of experience in logistics with an International NGO Experience      in supply chain management including procurement, transport and distribution,      warehouse and stock management. Strong      capacity building skills; Patience,      thoroughness, rigour. Excellent      IT skills. Fluency      in written and spoken English. Proactive      and result-oriented. Commitment      to and understanding of Save the Children aims, values and principles.   Desirable Fluency in written and spoken Arabic Previous Save the Children logistics experience   APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is: For External applicants on October 6th  .                   The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •           Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •           Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •           CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •           Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •           Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •           Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanon.vacancies@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.