Logistics Assistant G4, #000100491, Banjul The Gambia( FOR GAMBIAN NATIONALS ONLY)

Vacancy Announcement for the position of Logistics Assistant G4, #000100491 Banjul, The Gambia - (FOR GAMBIAN NATIONALS ONLY)

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

For every child, [insert tagline]

Given the scope of the new country programme, and taking into consideration the need to meet these growing demands to provide effective and efficient programme management to programme delivery, the Logistics Assistant GS-4 will support the Operations section,  to ensure that the office is able to adequately manage its supply and logistics functions.

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Supply Assistant, the Logistics assistant, provides a broad range of transactional, procedural and administrative tasks in support of the efficient supply and procurement of the country office, ensuring timely and efficient output that is in compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, whilst demonstrating the capacity to research, adapt and evaluate irregular cases, and also to recommend improvements to process delivery and design.

 At the G-4 level, the below tasks are expected to be carried out with a high level of independence.

To qualify as a/an [champion or advocate] for every child you will have…

• Completion of secondary education.  Knowledge of shipping and logistics.  Ability to use current job related computer software and databases.  Proficiency in Microsoft office package, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.  A sound knowledge of Excel based analytical tools and SAP.

• Three years general clerical work,and should have provided a good knowledge of clerical practices and procedures.

• Fluency in English is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The capacity of Logistics Assistant to effectively and efficiently carry out the above duties, contributes to the efficient planning, management and oversight of cost effective procurement, contracting, inventory, storage and delivery of supplies and services directly impact on Programme delivery of goals and results.

Please see attachment for full details of the position.  JD LOGISTICS Assistant G4.pdf

For the salary attached to this position click here: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salaries/gambia.htm       and view under “General Service Category”  Level “4” step "1"

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.