Plan International Supply Chain Manager Jobs in Kenya
Plan International Supply Chain Manager Jobs in Kenya
Role PurposePlan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence, and injustice.
We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 85 years and are now active in over 80 countries.
The Shared Services Centre is a Centre of Excellence based in the MEESA region established to serve clients to enhance their operation effectiveness i.e. COs, RH and GH. The centre is committed to a reliable, efficient and effective service to clients at a competitive price. Its ultimate goal is to be trusted, predictable, and dependable to our clients at all times and to ensure commitment to quality and excellent turnaround times in all our service delivery.
Supply Chain is the backbone to our operations. Within Plan International MEESA Regional Office, this role will ensure appropriate strategic direction is set, implemented and maintained for the Shared Services Centre, aligned with our Global Strategy as well as Plan International standards and processes. The postholder will drive supply chain planning and engage proactive Supply Chain support to meet project needs and requirements; achieving compliance with Donor rules and regulations, Plan’s own internal policies, procedures and systems, as well as upholding high standards of ethics at all times.
Safeguarding
Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that
concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures
Essential
University degree in supply chain management, business management and administration or related field and/or equivalent professional experience in a similar position most of which should preferably be from within the humanitarian/NGO sector.
At least 7 Years’ experience in relevant field
3 Years in a leadership/managerial role
A professional qualification at least CIPS level 5
A professional membership of recognized purchasing and supplies institution (CIPS, KISM)
Experience in a similar environment with significant scale of country or region wide supply chain management responsibilities across procurement, fleet, asset management warehousing, administration, distribution both directly and working through partners.
Experience in supply chain in emergency preparedness and response programming; both direct implementation and implementation through partners.
Previous experience in managing and developing teams and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others including remote management of teams across multiple sites.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a particular ability to think outside the box.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to report on and demonstrate performance improvement and efficiencies through accurate and concise reports.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong IT skills, including Excel and integrated resources management (ERP) software (SAP would be an advantage).
Knowledge and experience of project management.
Knowledge of the humanitarian sector trends and constraints would be an advantage.
Proficiency in English language is essential.
Desirable
Experience in international supply chains and custom regulations
Experience with supporting Cash and Voucher programming
Training and capacity building experience
Experience of working in ERP based systems and environment
Experience of working in large scale/fast moving emergency responses
How to Apply
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