Deadline: 23 February 2016
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Logistics Officer in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Logistics Officer will be responsible for effective planning, contracting, procurement, distribution, and inventory management of UNICEF’s supplies, in support of the Country Programmes and operations.
UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Logistics Officer will perform the following functions-
- Support logistics/supply planning through coordination with Operations/Programme Sections.
- Provide technical support in preparation of appropriate documents, and input on specifications and supply and logistics arrangements, facilitating cost-effective efficient procurement, clearance, storage and distribution of supplies and equipment to project sites, in support of the country programme implementation.
- Assist in the Country Programme strategy planning review to recommend on supply requirements and to provide support in the preparation of Plan of Operations and Plans of Action.
- Assist in the implementation of supply/logistics component of the Country Programme, including systems for storage and distribution of supplies to all project sites.
- Maintain effective working relations and contact with the Supply Division, Copenhagen, to confer on supply procurement and shipping policies and procedures.
- Advise the country office on policies and procedures impacting on offshore and local procurement and delivery. Maintain link with Copenhagen on transnational shipments, deliveries, claims and appropriateness of supplies.
- Act as secretary and adviser to the CRC. Establish and maintain a system of contact with customs and port/airport authorities at national ports of entry on the clearance of UNICEF supplies, in keeping with established protocol.
- Supervise the staff in preparation of appropriate documentation: cash and supply requisitions, purchase orders, CRC submissions etc.
- Participate in the preparation/compilation of the supply status reports required for donor reports, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, appeals, etc.
- Regularly develop and communicate accurate inventory tracking, inventory aging and incoming supplies information.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- University degree in Business Administration, Management, International Economics, Engineering, International Development, Contract/commercial Law or in directly related areas of specialization, including credited courses in supply, logistics, purchasing or contracting.
- A recognized qualification in procurement and contracting.
- Educational qualification in relevant areas (transport or logistics operations/management, supply change management, etc.).
- Two years of relevant professional work experience, both national and international work experience in supply, logistics, purchasing, contracting and administration and/or other related fields.
- Work experience in emergency duty station.
- Fluency in French and English required.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit UNICEF.
