Scope of Role: 
Reports to: Logistics Coordinator

Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. 

• Supporting the Logistics Coordinator in the delivery of in-country procurement and proper recording out each procurement status of the Dadaab logistics team;
• Ensuring that programme purchases are made in a timely and transparent manner, that Save the Children procurement policies and procedures are followed at an optimal quality/price, and that all procurement procedures are properly implemented;
• Supporting and participating in effective training of national staff responsible for the maintenance and efficient running of procurement, and office infrastructure;
• a monthly ‘Procurement Report’ to the Logistics Coordinator, detailing all procurement activities, and other relevant information;
• Advising the Logistics Coordinator on evolving market situations to adapt procurement activities accordingly and ensure they are in line with internal policies.
• Representing the principles and work of Save the Children to donors, United Nations, NGOs and INGOs, government, media and other stakeholders when required;
• Complying with and promoting all Save the Children Global policies such as Child Safeguarding, Whistle blowing, Fraud, and Health and Safety.

• 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

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

• 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

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

• A Diploma in Procurement and Supplies management (CIPS) or relevant area
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience of procurement support, warehousing and stock control, in large international non-governmental organisation or other international relief/development body;
• Track record of training, managing and developing staff in procurement and administrative systems;
• Excellent planning, coordination, and reporting skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities;
• Strong communication, people management and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in leading multicultural, multi location, values driven teams;
• Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments
• Commitment to Save the Children values