Logistics Assistant


UNICEF SOMALIA
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT REF: UNSOM/2012/048
Title: Logistics Assistant
Category and Grade Level: GS-5
Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment
Case Number: SOM12032
Length Of Contract: One year
Organization Unit: Supply & Logistics
Duty Station: USSC, Nairobi
Date of Issue: 10th July 2012
Closing date of Application: 24rd July 2012

If you are qualified and looking for a chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Somali children while gaining opportunities for career growth, you are invited to apply for the post of Logistics Assistant with UNICEF Somalia Support Centre in Nairobi.

If successful, you will be part of a dynamic and passionate team in Nairobi and Somalia that works together to improve the health, nutrition, water, sanitation, hygiene, and basic education of Somali girls and boys and protect them from violence, exploitation and abuse.

The successful candidate will be offered a Fixed Term Appointment for one year. Further extensions will be based on organizational needs, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Purpose of the Post
Under the general supervision of the Logistics Specialist performs Logistics functions.
Major duties and responsibilities
1. Responsible for verification of invoices for logistics services and parking (updating) in VISION/UNICEF SAP-ERP System.
2. Maintain freight / logistics expenditure records for individual service providers and follow-up on invoice processing and payments. Address incorrect invoicing with service providers.
3. Record final deliveries in VISION on the basis of signed Way Bills.
4. Responsible for Mombasa outbound deliveries in VISION/UNICEF SAP-ERP System, preparing supply picking orders and waybills.
5. Responsible and team leader of physical count at any given location when needed by the organization.
6. Responsible for Mombasa inbound Logistics in VISION/ UNICEF SAP-ERP System, Follow-up with Logistics Services providers and recording goods receipt.
7. Maintain records of all Institutional Contracts for Logistics Services and follow-up on expiring contracts.
8. Facilitation of regular physical stock counts in Mombasa warehouses, responsible for related stock-movements and preparation of documents on inventory data.
Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
1. Completion of secondary education. Working knowledge of computer Word & Excel applications. Training in procurement, Logistics administration and Warehouse management.
2. Five (5) years work experience in administrative capacity preferably in field related to Supply & Logistics.
3. Proficiency in written and oral English and local language of duty station required.
4. Commitment to meeting deadlines and drive for results.
5. Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact readily with staff members at all levels.
6. A good knowledge of written and spoken English.
7. Ability to work under pressure is required.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11) form, updated CV attaching copies of academic certificates to the email below. UN staff are requested to provide the last two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs). Please quote the vacancy number and post title in your application subject.

Email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

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