Logistics Assistant
Assist in logistical and administrative support for electoral events.
Overview
Assist in logistical and administrative support for electoral events.
You have:
- Experience in logistics and administrative support or related area
- Experience in elections is an asset
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision and tight deadlines
- Sound security awareness
- Commitment to principles of voluntary engagement
- Ability to adapt to a challenging environment
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to coordinate a complex event? | The interviewer wants to assess your organizational and logistical skills. | Provide a detailed account of the situation, your role, and the outcome. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when faced with tight deadlines? | This question evaluates your time management and prioritization skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience working in a multicultural environment. How did you manage differences? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you employ to maintain effective communication with team members? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of a challenge you faced during logistical planning and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |