Logistics Assistant

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Logistics Associate or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Logistics Assistant will:

• Assist with the preparation of logistics plans, budget requirements for support activities. Help to develop and implement methodologies and tools to enable effective execution of logistics plans.
• Contribute towards the management of logistics operations, including management of warehouse in Ashdod. Ensures timely, accountable and cost-effective delivery support service to all programme projects;
• Help to ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained;
• Report daily through the Logistics Associate on the logistics status and/or immediate problems;
• Establishes and maintains orderly filing and document retrieval systems;
• Ensure that vendors invoices/ supporting documents are checked against the existing contracts/ purchase order for consistency with the terms and conditions and accuracy of charge code prior payment;
• Liaise with Logistics Associate and Gaza Supply team concerning requirements for outward goods and associated forwarding transportation logistics;
• Operate a recording system to track all movements of goods (programmatic and Procurement Services to keep the stakeholders informed of procurement and delivery status;
• Monitoring and reviewing storage and inventory systems to meet supply requirements and control stock levels;
• Receive, monitor, and track newly procured stock or inventory from airport/seaport to stores;
• Ensures compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations on financial and administrative procedures;
• Provide weekly reports on progress and performance of supplier monitoring and tracking;
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments:

BA in Business, Economics, Procurement and Supply Chain from a recognized institution

Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark:

• At least 2 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in administration, logistics, or supply, or other relevant programmes; experience with procurement is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;

• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Sound security awareness;
• Have affinity with or interest in human relief, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• Arabic(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• Hebrew(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise: Logistics and supply management Area of expertise details:

• At least 2 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in administration, logistics, or supply, or other relevant programmes; experience with procurement is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization

Driving license: No Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

This is a National Specialist UN Volunteer assignment with monthly VLA payment of ILS 4724.83. Only applications from “Palestinians” living in Jerusalem and West Bank will be considered.

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup . Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to 'My Page' at https://vmam.unv.org//candidate/mypage and click on the 'Special Calls' hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call with Application Code.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile . Then go to 'My Page' at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the 'Special Calls' hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call with Application Code.