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.

In the preparation of the upcoming municipal and parliamentary elections the UNDP Lebanese Elections Assistance Project (LEAP) will provide technical assistance and advisory support to the electoral management bodies in the country. In addition, the project will work with civil society organizations and civic groups to enhance awareness and knowledge of citizens and voter at large on topics related to legal framework, women and youth rights and inclusive political participation.

Within this context, the project is seeking to recruit a Logistics Assistant to assist the operation team in the procurement of electoral materials for the 2022 parliamentary elections and follow up on the logistical preparation for relevant project events and trainings.

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

• Provide logistical and administrative support to relevant activities, events, training sessions, briefings etc.; • Collect and compile data and information for the preparation of market studies, technical assessments, comparative studies, in collaboration with the project team; • Undertake logistical and administrative arrangements for the project’s meetings, workshops, events, and missions; • Organize and coordinate filing of documents; maintain mailing lists for suppliers etc.; • Provide logistical and administrative support to the project staff and operations related issues; • Participate in regular physical inventory counts; • Support in quality control assessments and delivery of goods and services; • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

• Professionalism • Integrity • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Communication • Flexibility • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement

Logistics and administrative support or related area; . Experience in elections is an asset, as well as experience gained while working in the UN or other international development organization; • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • 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; • The self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in elections, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in the project office located in Beirut, Lebanon. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.