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.
SCI - Afghanistan
Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.
We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Procurement Officer (Sourcing) will receive procurement requests and ensure that procurement policies and procedures are followed on time, in compliance with donor rules and according to procurement plans. S/he will ensure that all procurements are made with the correct supporting documents attached, and promote a culture of ‘zero tolerance’ with regards to corruption, fraud, interference or bribery in Afghanistan. S/he will maintain high sourcing standards, and support the Senior Supply Chain Officer to ensure programmes are well-supported to complete activities.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Supply Chain Coordinator
Role Dimensions: HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Programme Operations.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Procurement
• Receive and/or be assigned to new procurement requests by the Supply Chain Coordinator.
• Ensure that buying staff receive quotations and/or make purchases from a diverse range of suppliers that are vetted and represent best value for money.
• Organize procurement committee meetings and facilitate the opening of bids.
• Lead on the development of well-recorded and well-written Competitive Bid Analysis and minutes of the meeting to record why and how purchasing decisions have been made.
• Review all documents before sending to Senior Supply Chain Officer for final pre-payment check.
Fleet
• Develop fleet management plan for the Field Office for best utilization of fleet resources.
• Coordinate with the fleet focal person in Kunar and provide guidance for operation and management of fleets
• Recording and monthly reporting on the cost of fuel consumptions, repair/maintenance costs of each vehicle, prepare analytical reports and submit. Use of HO prescribed format on reporting/recording.
• Review monthly fleet analysis report and submit to CO on a monthly basis
• Ensure all vehicles are maintained up to date, carry out daily checking of vehicles; monitor the condition of vehicles and carry out repair and maintenance of office as required in time.
• Ensure regular and preventive maintenance of the vehicle as per the standard schedule of the individual vehicles.
• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
• holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
• develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
• honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
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.
Safeguarding our Staff:
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Undergraduate degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, or related field.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive experience in managing others
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work as a team player
• Fluent in Pashto and/or Dari with skills in English
• Good self-starter with effective time management skills
• Strong skills in coordinating and collaborating with others in partnership
• Positive, solution-driven, respectful and with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Strong IT skills (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability and willingness to travel within Afghanistan•
Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.
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Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link intro their web browser. Returning users will need to enter their username and password, first time users will need to create a user account.
It is recommended that you save your username and password for future job applications through the online system.
Save the Children International provides an equal employment opportunity and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse
“Save the Children strongly encourages applications from women. Minimum country requirements for potential female applicants will be followed.”
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 highes... Read More
