Save the Children Current Jobs in Nigeria: Vacancies for Logistics Manager, Safety and Security Adviser, National

THE ORGANIZATION:

Save the Children, is a leading international organization helping children in need around the world. First established in the UK in 1919, separate national organizations have been set up in more than twenty-eight countries, sharing the aim of improving the lives of children through education, health care and economic opportunities, as well as emergency aid in cases of natural disasters, war and conflict. 

Today, twenty-eight national Save the Children organizations participate in the
International Save the Children Alliance – a global network of nonprofit organizations working in over 120 countries around the world. In addition to promoting greater public awareness of the needs and rights of children worldwide, Alliance members coordinate emergency relief efforts, helping to protect children from the effects of disasters, both natural and manmade. 

We also work with the existing Food and Nutrition Partnership Forum to influence government and donors to bring the issue of malnutrition and poverty into the national agenda.

POST TITLE:   Logistics Manager – Abuja

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• The ideal candidate will have overall responsibility for the co-ordination and management of all logistics activities within the country of operation and will provide support, capacity building and oversight to logistics staff in field locations,
• He/she will also serve as the country security focal point and advisor to the Country Director and Programme Managers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in supply chain management in an emergency environment, including procurement, transport and distribution, fleet management, warehouse and stock management,
• He/she must have proven experience of developing and implementing logistics policies, systems and procedures within INGO/NGO sectors.

POST TITLE:   Safety and Security Adviser, National

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The post holder will develop and ensure the systematic application of safety and security management policies and procedures in all of SCUK operational areas of Nigeria,
• This will include the assessment of threats and provision of advice to manage risk; 
• The maintenance and updating of security guidelines and ensuring that field security working practices are robust and that all staff are aware of, trained in, and adhere to security management policy, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3 years practical field experience in security management/leadership role (e.g. direct INGO security management police, military) in challenging or insecure environments, with sound knowledge of personnel and organizational security issues, threat/risk assessment, security management and awareness; 
• Previous experience of working in a complex and challenging environment.

METHOD OF APPLICATION & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Interested candidates should send their  C.V. and covering letter before 20th February explaining why you are suitable to vacancy@scuknigeria.org state the position and location in the subject field. 

Please note that applications will be viewed and applicants may be contacted prior to the close date.

Our selection processes reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse,

Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.