Logistics Assistant

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State's health and development agendas, and harmonized with the United Nations country teams.

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

• Coordinate the supply and distribution/delivery of international shipments, monitor and assess quality, quantity and safety of the received goods; oversee clearance and proper storage of goods and initiate duty exemption requests.

• Monitor deliveries by suppliers, clearing agents and organization's warehouses. Establish and maintain regular contacts with clearing and forwarding agents, customs, UN Agencies, NGOs and Government authorities, follow up and ensure that goods are promptly delivered to the right recipients and that appropriate receipts are received.

• Monitor on-going shipments, pipeline information, insurance claims and other data, brief supervisors of any unforeseen problems pertaining to discharge, clearing operations, deliveries, etc and recommend solutions / corrective actions.

• Provide regular and ad hoc reports on the progress and movement of shipments of goods Security:

• Coordinate and supervise the work of the security team, prepare monthly work schedule (including attendance & leaves).

• Attend to any security problems in the office/premises and report incidents to the supervisor

• Implement MOSS related mitigation measures when required. Office related:

• Register fixed assets in GSM. Ensure that office assets are bar coded and regular physical count is performed. Update and maintain accurate fixed assets and inventories data and reporting;

• Ensure that the office premises and furniture are kept in proper condition; arrange repair/maintenance when required.

Results/expected outputs:

• Efficient logistical support: Provide timely and efficient support in customs clearance, warehousing, and delivery of goods.

• Effective delivery coordination: Monitor and coordinate deliveries, ensuring prompt and accurate receipt of goods.

• Security supervision: Coordinate and supervise the security team, addressing any incidents and implementing necessary measures.

• Office management and maintenance: Register and maintain fixed assets, ensure proper office upkeep and arrange repairs when needed.

• Sound organization skills.

• Stress and time management skills
• Good knowledge of WHO systems, procedures and practices

the field of supply /logistics and or security

Cairo, Egypt is a family duty station with a wide range of services (health, education and leisure) and good living conditions. It has long been a center of the region’s political and cultural life, with high levels of tourism. Like other similar cities, Cairo offers good quality of life in terms of access to shopping centers, banks, medical services, educational facilities, cultural events, etc.

The Arab Republic of Egypt has a unique geographical position in Northeast Africa, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, on the Mediterranean and Red Sea, and its connection to Sub Saharan Africa through the Nile Valley.

UN Specialist Volunteer gets the following package:

• Volunteer Living Allowance (around EGP 21,234.08/Month) • Entry Lump-Sum = USD 400 (one-time payment paid in EGP) • Exit Lump-Sum upon completion of contract. • Medical and life Insurance premium/Cigna (100%) and dependents policy. • Access to UNV E-Campus for training and learning including access to LinkedIn learning.

Further entitlements and information available at: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service