Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity.
We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. In Zimbabwe, we have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 31 years. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.
Job Title: Supply Chain Lead
Job Description
Reporting to Country Director, this role oversees the country procurement and supply chain management functions; general contracts management; property and fixed assets management and staff safety and security. It also has the responsibility to ensure that all requirements of the relevant sections of the Global Operations Manual and other related policies and procedures are implemented.
Accountabilities
- Oversight of the Supply Chain and Administration Functions
- Procurement Management
- Asset and Fleet Oversight
- Safety and Security Coordination
- Staff Management
- Safeguarding and Gender Equality & Inclusion
The individual
Desired skills and competencies
- 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.
- Member of relevant professional body e.g. CIPS
- 5 years’ experience in a similar environment with significant scale of country wide supply chain management responsibilities across procurement, fleet, asset management warehousing, administration, distribution and security management 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
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.
We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & cover letter outlining their suitability for the position. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This position is open to Zimbabwean nationals and any person with the rights to work in Zimbabwe.
Location: Country Office
Type of role: Fixed Term Contract
Closing Date: 2 April 2025
Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.
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