Officer – Supply Chain (Cabo Delgado – Pemba)

The Save the Children International (SCI) is recruiting a Supply Chain Officer for Pemba, Cabo Delgado. This is a key role to ensure that procurement, transport, and fleet management support the organization’s programs with speed, control, and compliance. The position is suited for professionals with experience in logistics and transport who can work with discipline, organization, and attention to internal and donor rules.

What this role involves

The professional will support the Supply Chain Coordinator in monitoring procurement processes, from issuing purchase requests to preparing purchase orders and updating the procurement tracker daily. They will also have a direct role in the operational management of the fleet of vehicles, motorcycles, and generators.

• Monitor purchasing and procurement processes

• Issue purchase requests and prepare purchase orders

• Update the procurement tracker daily

• Plan travel and control fleet movement

• Support maintenance, repair, and safe use of vehicles, motorcycles, and generators

• Ensure compliance with SCIMOZ and donor policies and procedures

Where the work makes an impact

In a humanitarian context, a well-run supply chain has a direct impact on program response. This role helps ensure that goods, services, and transport are available at the right time, with the necessary document control and in line with the organization’s standards.

Beyond the procurement component, the role requires close follow-up of field logistics operations, with a focus on efficiency, safety, and continuity of support to teams and program activities.

Profile that fits the role

SCI is looking for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics and Procurement, Accounting, or related fields and at least 2 years of proven experience in Logistics and Transport. It is essential to have a valid driver’s license, experience in staff management, basic mechanical knowledge, and proficiency with IT tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, email, and Internet.

Experience in international NGOs, knowledge of supply, warehousing, purchasing, fleet management, and administration, as well as experience with IT systems, preferably SAP, will be an advantage. The role also requires strong organizational skills, discretion in handling confidential information, initiative, negotiation, flexibility, and willingness to respond to operational demands outside normal working hours when necessary.

It is also important to communicate well in Portuguese, both orally and in writing, and to have basic knowledge of English. Alignment with Save the Children’s values, objectives, and principles, including rights-based approaches, is an important part of the expected profile.

Application and documents

To apply, candidates must submit the following documents:

• Academic Certificate

• Identity Card (BI)

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Motivation Letter in Portuguese and English

At the time of application, the preferred district must be indicated. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Important notice: Save the Children International does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process and does not operate through recruitment agents.

The organization states that it is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and people with disabilities. It also maintains strict safeguarding procedures to ensure children’s safety, so selected candidates will be subject to the applicable screening.