Senegal Regional Logistics Manager

We are Save the Children. We work in more than 120 countries. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfill their potential.

Save the Children in the West and Central Africa Region We work in 7 countries which are: Cote d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda and Sierra Leone. We are a participating member in Uganda. Three among those 7 countries fall within Save the Children “list” of fragile states (Liberia, Democratic Republic of Congo and Cote d’Ivoire). Our Regional office is located in Dakar, Senegal.

Throughout the region we provide a broad range of strategies thus achieving a successful outcome in the main thematic areas where we work which are Protection, Education, Health and Emergencies. We have consolidated our long-standing programme base in health, education and protection, started to develop more work in hunger reduction and social protection. The region is also key in implementing Save the Children’s newborn and child survival campaign. In 2008, Save the Children UK reached thousands of children directly through our work with partners at community and district levels, thus achieving notable policy changes at national level that should reach hundreds of thousands more in the future and that is the reason why we need you.

But despite all our efforts the challenges are huge in a region which encompasses some countries ranked among the poorest in the world.

Regional Logistics Manager

West and Central Africa

You are an experienced person who likes very challenging and sometimes demanding jobs, then this is your position as it requires your skills in providing technical support to Country logistics managers and Focal points on all aspects of logistics and operational programme delivery.

As Regional Logistics Manager, you will be based in Dakar and your role will be to work with Country Directors and their management teams to build their logistics and operational capacity to plan and manage their resources and assets efficiently and effectively, ensuring that programmes meet their commitments and are accountable to their beneficiaries and donors.

With substantial experience in logistics and a good knowledge and understanding of the challenges in the West and central Africa region, you’re ready to make the impact we need. You’re fluent in English and French. Don’t miss the opportunity to make a difference!

Our selection processes reflect our commitment safeguard children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.

How to apply:

For more information and to apply, please visit our website on www.savethechildren.org.uk/jobs ref:6736.