Kenya Jobs: Logistics Assistant job vacancy in Kenya

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 above post of Logistics Assistant, with UNICEF Somalia, South Central Zone Programme to be based in Mogadishu.



Kenya Jobs:                       Logistics Assistant
Category and Grade Level:   GS-3
Type of Contract:                 Fixed Term
Case number:                     63933
Length Of Contract:             One year
Duty Station:                      Mogadishu, SomaliaClosing date of Application:  31st July 2011

If successful, you’ll be part of a dynamic and passionate team in Somalia and Nairobi 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 supervision of the Logistics Officer, the incumbent will undertake assignments in support of the smooth functioning of the logistics and warehousing operations in Mogadishu.

Major duties and responsibilities:

• Record and retrieve information related to supply/logistics. Receive documents and data for input, and complete the established input procedures.
• Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date filing system for correspondence, reports, policy documents, and periodicals for supply & logistics related activities
• Assist in ensuring delivery of supplies from the warehouses as per Issue Orders endorsed.
• Assist in ensuring timely assembly and issuance of orders.
• Assist in updating of the inventory of Warehouse stock on a regular basis.
• Assist in Preparing required periodic inventory reports on logistics and movement of stocks for reporting.
• Assist in preparing and following-up of passenger and cargo booking/manifests for UNICEF aircraft with the Central bookings office (USSC) and ensure passengers are at the airstrip on time.
• Maintains correspondence logs. Performs other duties as required.
  

Qualifications, experience & Skills

• Completion of secondary school education.
• Three (3) years general clerical experience, some of which should be in warehouse management and logistics.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Good communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
  

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

Human Resources Manager or Chief of Field Office, CSZ
Vacancy Number 2011/031 Vacancy Number 2011/031
UNICEF (USSC) Hargeisa
Nairobi, Kenya Somalia

Or

Email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted
QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
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