Associate Logistics Officer

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This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

The Office of the UNHCR was established on 14 December 1950 by the UN General Assembly. The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in a third country (www.unhcr.org).

UNHCR Sub Office Kaya works with government, partners, and other United Nations Agencies to uphold the rights and wellbeing internally displaced persons (IDPs), forced to flee their home following unprecented djihaddist claims over populations lives . The

Burkina Faso operation continues to face a protracted humanitarian crisis linked to ongoing insurgency in the East, Center-North and Sahel reagions, with the internally displaced persons figures trending up to 1.3 million people. Nearly half of the displaced population is hosted in the Center-North region and are under the jurisdiction of the UNHCR Sub Office Kaya. The displaced population is in acute need for Shelter, core relied items, foods and WASH services.

UNHCR delivers legal protection to IDPs, and is the primary provider of shelter and core relief items.

The Supply section in Kaya, under the leadership of the Associate Supply Officer offers full logistical support to the operation by coordinating the supply chain of shelter, core relief items until delivery to the population of concern. The unit also support the office in sourcing of various supplies, equipements and services for the office, partners and population of concern in full compliance of the procurement rules and regulations.

The officer is in charge of managing the garage of about 20 cars and 2 trucks, 20 motorbike. He/she will also manage the warehouses within the region in collaboration with the senior Supply officer based in the Ca

Under the direct supervision of fthe Head of Sub Office, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Strategy:

Prepare plans for delivery of relief items according to operational needs.
Through regular physical verification of Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) establish their status, propose old and obsolete PPE for disposal and plan for the arrival of replacement items.

Operational Support:

Identify partners for supply chain projects based on objectives, priorities, strengths and resources of the implementing partner and/or contractor, and in accordance to criteria consistent with UNHCR rules and regulations.
Resolve difficulties in the local supply chain by finding solutions to problems and bottlenecks, and provide regular reports on supply chain activities, the status of requests and the availability of items in the supply chain.
Ensure timely customs clearance of consignments, and manage storage of goods according to "best practices" and UNHCR rules and regulations.
Maintain an efficient system for the release, distribution and redeployment of goods.
Coordinate transportation and distribution of relief items.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive records on logistical activities and provide timely reports and updates both periodically and on request.
Coordinate activities of implementing partners and/or contractors performing supply related activities, and ensure that they adhere to relevant UNHCR rules and procedures.
Monitor activities of Implementing Partners and/or commercial contractors tasked with supporting supply functions such as warehousing, fleet operations, maintenance, goods delivery and the movement of staff or refugees;

Infrastructure Support:

Implement effective asset and fleet management procedures for regular monitoring of asset/fleet pool, saving cost and safeguarding the investment of the organization including receipt, inspection, registration, physical verification and marking of new PPE.
Ensure that “R

, Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Judgement and Decision-making, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Technological Awareness, Vision, Working in Teams

A minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in the field of logistics, formal training in Logistics desirable.

Kaya is mid-size city located in Center-Nord, only a 100 km away of the capital city Ouagadougou. The city along with the whole Center-North region are non-family, however with no severe criminal records. Shuttle between Kaya and Ouagadougou, country exist point with several airlines operations, is operated by road. There are no major market store in Kaya, however most food, including fruits and vegetables, are available throughout the year and are affordable. Housing facilities with electricity are readily available. Provision of running water might be challenging depending on the city’s area and season. However, UN staff are recommended to source house in specific area where water provision amongst other criteria does not constitute a challenge

Added 2 years ago - Updated 2 years ago - Source: unv.org