Logistics Officer

Ref: UNSOM/2013/041

Title: Logistics Officer Category and Grade Level: National Officer - NOB Type of Contract: Fixed Term IMIS Number: 86321 Length Of Contract: One Year Organization Unit: Operations Duty Station: Mogadishu Closing date of Application: 29 September 2013

If you are qualified Somali National 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 Officer with UNICEF Somalia.

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 general supervision of the Supply/Logistics Specialist performs Logistics functions in support of programme and operations in south and central zone of Somalia.

Major duties and responsibilities

• Under the supervision/direction of the S&L Specialist L3, manage the logistics team. Participate in field-level planning formulation in the area of logistics and provide technical and operational support to the field office, as well as advice on application of logistics management best practice, systems and procedures and take initiative in management improvement for the logistic function.

• Ensure the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of new initiatives and procedures related to logistics.

• Manage SCZ supply inventories in order to permit the rapid movement of humanitarian supplies. Design and implement warehouse management and commodity tracking system

• Ensure timely transmission of logistics monitoring information, stock levels and distribution status to the logistics focal point at the national level and develop key performance indicators by which localized logistics contracts can be managed.

• Design, implement and manage contracts in forwarding, transport and warehousing, where necessary.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

• Completion of university education. Training in procurement, Logistics administration and Warehouse management.

• Five (5) years work experience in administrative capacity preferably in field related to Supply & Logistics.

• Ability to establish harmonious working relations in an international and multicultural environment.

• Good knowledge of computer skills, including various office applications.

• Knowledge of English language and the local working language of the duty station is a requirement.

i) Core Competencies (Required) • Communication • Working with People • Drive for Results

ii) Functional Competencies (Required) • Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Analyzing
• Applying Technical Expertise
• Learning and Researching
• Planning and Organizing

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11), updated CV, copies of academic certificates to the email address below. UN staff are requested to provide at least two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs). Please quote the vacancy number and post title in the subject line of your application. Applications submitted without a duly completed and signed Personal History Form (P11) will not be considered. Email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

More vacancy announcements are posted on UNICEF Somalia websitehttp://www.unicef.org/somalia/index.html

How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11), updated CV, copies of academic certificates to the email address below. UN staff are requested to provide at least two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs). Please quote the vacancy number and post title in the subject line of your application. Applications submitted without a duly completed and signed Personal History Form (P11) will not be considered. Email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted