The Opportunity
Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Global Logistics Systems Specialist in the UK (London or Remote) or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office worldwide.
Role Purpose:
Save the Children International (SCI) is undergoing significant transformation across a number of core business procedures, systems, and structures, through the implementation of a number of High Performing Organization (HPO) Change Projects.
The primary responsibility is to ensure that the organization's logistics systems are efficient, effective, and aligned with business needs, and that they support the organization's strategic objectives.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Excellent project management and prioritisation skills; strong organizational and follow-up skills
- Highly developed interpersonal skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching; ability to work across different cultures.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex issues to a wide range of audience.
- Ability to manage a complex and varied workload; to work effectively under pressure; and to organise and prioritise work to ensure departmental deadlines are met.
- An energetic, flexible and proactive approach with the ability to work both independently and cooperatively within a team setting and across teams
- Solid skills in Microsoft applications. Experience managing content on intranet type systems a plus.
- Ability to challenge and negotiate assertively and cooperatively with senior staff
- Demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities and awareness of what constitutes good practice
We can offer circa £32,000 per annum (If based in the UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National Terms & Conditions (including pay and benefits) will apply.
This role can be based in the UK (London or Remote) or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location for the duration of the contract.
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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 realise 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 environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. A full copy of the role profile can be found available for download at www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply
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.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.