Logistics Assistant

Volunteering Admin Logistics & Procurement

Overview

Provide logistics support for warehouse operations in Karachi.

You have:

• Relevant Field.
• Ability to arrange housing and living essentials.
• Proven accountability and dependability in previous roles.
• Flexibility and adaptability to varying work requirements.
• Creativity in problem-solving and operational efficiency.
• Judgement and decision-making in logistical activities.
• Experience in planning and organizing logistics operations.
• Exhibiting professionalism in diverse work environments.
• Capacity for self-management and independent work.

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.

The logistics position at this level focuses on providing logistics support to the ongoing warehouse operations at two warehouses in Karachi.

urpose for the job: Under the close supervision and guidance of the Senior Logistics Associate, the Logistics Assistant provides administrative, procedural, and operational support and assistance for the efficient warehouse operations (inbound/outbound program supplies at Damco and JPMC) and distribution to the Implementing Partners throughout Pakistan in compliance with UNICEF Supply Procedures and Guidance for in-land logistics.

The UNV will be responsible for the following:

Support logistics team on assessing implementing partners logistics capacity and supply monitoring.

Physical random check of program supplies upon arrival at the warehouse. Verify the items for any visible damage, quantities, packing details and expiry dates where

applicable. Report for any damage or short shipped items.

Follow up with the program for the dispatch of supplies.

Liaise with WH teams for Picking of supplies as per respective Release Orders from

program. Cross check the consignee details prior to the dispatch of cargo.

Liaison with the transporter (LTA holder) for truck arrangement for cargo dispatch.

Follow up with the transporter for the timely receipt of signed acknowledged WBs customs matters.

On need basis visit to the Customs, DRAP along with the C&F Agent on Support the Logistics team during mid-year and end-year counts

Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

Relevant Field.

As this is a national UNV assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.

UNV Field Unit will help you open a Pak rupee bank account with Standard Chartered Bank or any other local bank at your duty station.

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Added 11 months ago - Updated 11 months ago - Source: unv.org