Logistics Assistant

Volunteering Logistics & Procurement

Overview

Support logistics for UNFPA supplies in Chad and South Darfur.

You have:

• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; culturally and socially sensitive
• Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain
• Flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions
• Ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines

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.

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who uphold the values enshrined in the United Nations Charter, who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Under the overall supervision of the UNFPA Supply Chain Management Specialist, the Logistics Assistant is directly reporting to the Logistics Associate in Chad and to be based at the UNFPA logistics hub in Nyala, South Darfur and will perform the following detailed activities:

● Support the overall logistics for UNFPA supplies under the supervision of the Logistics Associate and in close collaboration with the Sudan CO Supply Chain team. ● Contribute to update and implement the Chad Corridor Concept of Operations for logistics including the flow such as importation channels, movement of goods (corridors), storage (hubs), and distribution network to the affected area. ● Engage with all relevant humanitarian partners in Nyala to optimize UNFPA’s supply chain and coordinate with health sector partners and UN agencies in terms of planning and development of the health supply chain for a response. ● Support the Logistics Team in Port Sudan in processing cross-line documentations including HAC travel permits (from Nyala to other States) in close collaboration with Sudan Logistics Team in Port Sudan ● Provide administrative support in maintaining records of shipments, inventory records and inspection reports, goods receipt notes and other documents when receiving shipments in Nyala warehouse through NIDO ●Support the Logistics Team in Port Sudan in preparing the supplies allocated for other Darfur States and assess the volume of supplies in preparation for transport ● Support the NIDO Warehouse Manager in organizing UNFPA supplies and oversee the loading process in NIDO warehouse to ensure no single item is left when transporting supplies from Nyala going to other Darfur States .

Other: ● Perform other duties as assigned.

● Accountability ● Adaptability and flexibility ● Creativity ● Judgement and decision-making ● Planning and organizing ● Professionalism ● Self-management

● Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; ● Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; ● Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; ● Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; ● Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; ● Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; ● Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain; ● Sound security awareness;

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.

“Sudan is a unique country and is a unique (humanitarian) operation. It provides an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as stamina and commitment. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.

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