SENIOR OFFICER – LOGISTICS AND SAFETY AND SECURITY FOCAL PERSO - Save the Children, Uganda

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health and Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of 170 people. We save children's lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2010, we reached more than 100 million children around the world. Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant positions and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Persons. JOB TITLE: SENIOR OFFICER – LOGISTICS AND SAFETY AND SECURITY FOCAL PERSON (1) POSITION) DUTY STATION: EASTERN REGION, MOROTO Job Purpose: The Senior Officer Logistics and Safety and Security Focal Person will work under the direct control and supervision of the Area Manager. The job holder will support the District Offices in the provision of logistics management and support, ensuring that this is done through timely service delivery to the field programmes in line with the set policies, procedures and guidelines.

Requirement: A minimum of a Degree in humanities, Finance/Business studies or the equivalent accrued working experience in a related position. Possession of a graduate or partial professional qualification in logistics, procurement and supplies management is of an added advantage. At least 3 years experience in office administration or management preferably in an INGO Excellent skills in written and oral communication A strong team player with good interpersonal communication skills. Strong financial, planning and budget management skills and experience. Computer literacy skills - MS Office applications, word, excel, PowerPoint, spreadsheets.

Experience: 3

How to apply: Applications with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and copies of academic testimonials/ certificates should be submitted to; The Director of Human Resources & Administration, Save the Children, Plot 68/70, Kira Road. P. O. Box 12018, Kampala Or on email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org Note: The closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 26th October, 2012. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity. Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.