Deadline: 15 July, 2020
Location: Monrovia, Liberia
Concern Worldwide is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Systems Director.
Concern Worldwide is an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and suffering in the world’s poorest countries.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership as part of the Senior Management team
- Participate in the management of the country programme’s strategic issues through involvement in decision making
- Participate in the development of Concern Liberia’s Country Strategic Plan (CSP) and other strategic frameworks (Preparing for Effective Emergency Response (PEER), Security Management Plan (SMP) etc.) in collaboration with all relevant staff and third parties as necessary
- Support the Programme Director and Country Director in the analysis of potential new programme areas, including ensuring comprehensive analysis of logistical and security issues and appropriate mitigating measures to address them
- Ensure that logistics, including procurement, transportation, warehouse storage, control of and reporting on the use of supplies, are carried out in accordance with Concern and Donor procedures and policies
- Ensure that logistics is reviewed on a regular basis to ensure efficiency and alignment with the needs of the country strategy
- Implement effective and efficient fleet management controls and procedures and monitor these on an ongoing basis
Requirements
- Third level qualification in relevant field (Business Administration, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management or any other relevant disciplines)
- Six years, minimum, of overseas experience with an NGO in systems roles
- Experienced in leading and managing a diverse team of senior staff including international staff
- Proven strong management ability, including ability to motivate and develop skills of others
- Two years, minimum, of experience working in challenging contexts
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
To apply and for more information, click here.
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