GOAL Global - Head of Logistics and Procurement

Head of Logistics and Procurement

September 2023

About GOAL Global

Established in 1977, GOAL is an international humanitarian agency, with a team of 2,400 personnel, dedicated to alleviating the needs of the most vulnerable communities. Currently operating in 14 of the world’s most vulnerable countries, GOAL delivers a wide range of humanitarian and development programmes, ranging from humanitarian relief in disaster situations, to focusing on nutrition, food security, and building greater resilience and sustainable livelihoods.

GOAL has an annual budget of an estimated €150 million and is supported by a range of donors including the Governments of Ireland, UK, USA, the European Union, individuals, trusts and foundations. GOAL values the power of partnership and works with local and international partners to achieve its mission.

GOAL Head of Logisitcs and Procurement

The Role

Role: Head of Logistics and Procurement

Reports to: Global Systems Director

Location: Ireland or UK

Contract Duration: 2 years

Salary: EURO 70,000 - 75,000 (grade and corresponding salary will be based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications)

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Job Summary

The Head of Logistics and Procurement (HLP) is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of Procurement and Logistics services across GOAL. Reporting to the Global Systems Director, and working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, this role ensures:

• GOAL’S logistics and procurement functions enable the effective delivery of GOALs strategy.

• Policies and procedures are in place and continuously developed to deliver best in sector standards of delivery proving value for money within a strong assurance and control framework.

• Monitoring of logistics and procurement services across the global operation, taking swift action to address issues and use performance metrics to inform decisions.

• Leadership of the global function and direct management of the HQ team.

• Develop a global team culture that creates an enabling learning environment.

GOAL Head of Logisitcs and Procurement

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

The HLP will have overall responsibility for the performance of the logistics and procurement global function and direct management of the HQ department.

• Manage the performance of the HQ logistics and procurement department to ensure support to and monitoring of the delivery of logistics and procurement services at HQ and globally.

• Provide targeted direct support to country offices, including but not limited to technical support visits, and emergency responses.

• Ensure that the manuals & procedures for logistics and procurement operations are regularly updated and provide an appropriate framework that remains consistently relevant to the ever-changing environments in which GOAL works.

• Ensure GOAL logistics and procurement standards are met across GOAL.

• Participate in as a department manager and/or technical lead in operational and strategic discussions across GOAL. Advise globally, regionally and at country level on approaches to deliver logistic and procurement services.

• Develop and deliver department Annual plans and budget with Global Systems Director. Manage the department budget and ensuring delivery on time and in budget.

• Liaise with Internal Audit and Compliance to provide Donors and Board assurance reporting as required. Take prompt action on compliance and audit reports to tackle gaps and strengthen actions.

• Continually improve and evolve GOAL’S logistics and procurement information and training systems. Ensuring GOAL provides industry leading information capture, tracking, recording, and reporting whist ensuring fit for purpose for all GOAL stakeholders including country programmes, humanitarian response, donors, management and Board.

• Stay up to date with donor compliance and sector trends ensuring timely adaption of GOAL procedures and working with the compliance team to maintain guidance materials. Use knowledge of donor compliance requirements to advise on logistics and procurement approaches under different funding streams and in different context.

Representation

• Represent GOAL at National and International forums, ensuring GOAL stays ahead of relevant sector trends.

• Seek out new business opportunities that further the strategic objectives of GOALs Logistics and procurement function and ensure that GOAL is seen as an industry leader in the humanitarian logistics field.

Requirements (Person Specification)

Essential

• At least 5 years INGO experience in Logistics and Procurement management roles, including Country deployments.

• CIPS, CILT or equivalent and/or degree or masters in relevant subjects.

• Excellent problem-solving capacity, with demonstrated ability for considerable analysis and sound judgment to find solutions in a complex environment with shifting and competing priorities.

• Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team, assess priorities, and manage multiple activities with attention to detail, meeting tight deadlines under pressure.

• Demonstrable experience on achieving results in projects and activities involving multiple stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience of active engagement with INGO and Private sector Networks.

• Excellent cross-cultural communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills demonstrated by ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff, stakeholders and consultants.

• Advanced Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft O365 application suite.

• Languages (Arabic, French and Spanish) highly desirable.

• Willingness to travel to programme sites and emergency response deployment if required.

Accountability within GOAL

A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:

1. Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols;

2. Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area;

3. Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

GOAL Head of Logisitcs and Procurement

Equal Employer Statement

• Consistent with GOAL’s core values of humanitarianism; integrity; respect; partnership and courage, we place a significant emphasis on equality in our working environment.

• GOAL is committed to treating all its employees with dignity and respect and values diversity, which it believes enriches an organisation. To reinforce this commitment, all company activities, policies, practices and procedures are to be carried out in accordance with this global standard.

• All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee or volunteer; or any applicant for employment or volunteering on the basis of age, gender identity, ancestry, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, ethnic background, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

• GOAL believes that our strong commitment to equal opportunity and equal treatment helps to ensure that there is no unjustified discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, compensation, benefits, retention, and discipline of staff and volunteers.

• GOAL aims to provide a work environment that fosters fairness, equity, and respect for social and cultural diversity, and that is free from discrimination, harassment [and vilification] as determined by applicable laws.

General Terms and Conditions

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.

How to Apply

All correspondence, at this stage, should be via Oxford HR. To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button on the job advert page, complete our online application form, and submit your CV and cover letter as two different documents, which should be prepared before applying as they will be considered in the application process. The cover letter should be no more than two pages long and explain why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

The document should be saved in PDF in the following format: Your First Name-Your Last Name-Document Name-Date (mmyy) e.g., Pat-Jones-CV092023-GOAL or Pat-Jones-CoverLetter-092023- GOAL.

Timeline

Closing Date: 8th October 2023

First stage interviews: Conducted on a rolling basis

Final interviews: TBC

Selection process

All candidates will receive an update regarding their application after the closing date. We advise candidates to add the role email to their safe senders list and regularly check their spam folder.

Equality Statement

Equality and diversity are at the core of GOAL’s values. Staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

Queries

If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information, or would like to have an informal discussion, please email at goal-head-logistics-procurement@oxfordhr.com in the first instance.

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