Vacancy title:
Supply Chain Coordinator

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Transportation & Logistics, Business Operations, Social Services & Nonprofit, Chain Manager]

Jobs at:
Save the Children

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, December 14 2025

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 2 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Safeguarding:

Save the Children does not tolerate any form of exploitation, abuse, or harassment against any person. It is the responsibility of all employees and representatives to protect all people who come in contact with our organization. Save the Children commits to applying the same standards to all its employees and subject them to the same processes regardless of their position, influence, or reputation within or outside of the organization.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Save the Children International’s Diversity Policy, aims to promote equal opportunity in employment and to ban any kind of discrimination based on sex, age, social class, disability, HIV status, religion, race and ethnicity

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Supply Chain Coordinator is responsible for procurement coordination including procuring of goods and services within Save the Children Zambia, as well as supporting on Fleet Management, and Asset management. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring compliance with SCI global standards, policies and practices. The position also plays a key role in effectively supporting program implementation activities in line with the annual and country strategic plans.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

Staff reporting to this post: Functional Dotted lineto Procurement officers

He / She will ensure that Save the Children’s commitment to improving quality and accountability in humanitarian work is upheld, with reference to the Core Humanitarian Standards, Save the Children minimum standards, and the NGO code of conduct

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BSc in management; procurement or related fields and/ or Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS Level 6) or equivalent Experience with valid practicing license.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working in procurement, preferably in an NGO/and/or development program, with in depth experience in managing procurement processes.
• Strong knowledge and experience of implementing procurement processes, driving contract compliance and embedding buying best practice.
• Excellent supplier management skills and a strong ability to hold suppliers accountable to deliver on their responsibilities.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Please follow the link below for a detailed job description.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18-6Nnphy1NXOJtPKmBVGe-Bmn8HWf-At/view?usp=sharing

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD ONLY ATTACH A COVER LETTER AND AN UPDATED CV.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday, 14th December 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Save the Children reserves the right to re advertise if suitable applicants are not found.

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