NATIONAL POST: Logistics Associate, G7 - Sierra Leone Country Office

Overview

Support logistics and supply needs for UNFPA in Sierra Leone

You have:

• Completed secondary level education required; first university degree or diploma in accounting, business or public administration, finance or similar discipline highly desirable.
• Seven years of relevant logistics management experience in the public or private sector.
• Familiarity with UN administrative procedures and the ability to interpret the rules, regulations and procedures and explain them clearly and concisely is desirable.
• Proficiency in web-based systems/ERP (PeopleSoft), MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and other computerized applications required.
• Fluency in English is required.

Contract

This is a G-7 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 1,033 USD.

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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS ONLY OPEN TO NATIONALS OF SIERRA LEONE ONLY

All applications received from citizens of other countries will be disqualified.

The position

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 new strategic plan (2022-2025), 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 are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

The Logistics Associate position is located in the UNFPA office in Freetown, Sierra Leone with the Operations Team and reports to the International Operations Manager. This post specifically serves the logistics and supply needs of Country Office, and project requirements within the country.

In direct support of UNFPA's country Programme to achieve the ICPD goals and SDGs, and in connection with the Logistics Policy formulation and strategic thinking, ensure proper and effective use of UNFPA's resources.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

· Completed secondary level education required; first university degree or diploma in accounting, business or public administration, finance or similar discipline highly desirable.

· Certification or training related to humanitarian logistics is beneficial.

Knowledge and Experience:

· Seven years of relevant logistics management experience in the public or private sector;

· Familiarity with UN administrative procedures and the ability to interpret the rules, regulations and procedures and explain them clearly and concisely is desirable;

· Previous experience in the UN an advantage;

· Proficiency in web-based systems/ERP (PeopleSoft), MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and other computerized applications required;

· Good writing and communication skills.

Languages:

Fluency in English

Disclaimer:

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you have received a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. Should you feel that you have received a fraudulent notice, letter or offer that makes use of the name or logo of UNFPA, you may submit a report through the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm

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