Supply Chain Assistant

Volunteering Logistics & Procurement

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This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

UNMISS was established in 2011 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO); subsequently, UNMISS mandate has been renewed through resolutions 2729 (2024).

Under the Supervision of Chief Supply Chain Operations Unit, the responsibilities will include:

• Coordinates the inbound activities for freight into the mission in accordance with mission supply chain plan with Vendor, Procurement, Centralized Warehouse and all other parties concerned. • Contacts vendor to confirm delivery status and to review shipment documents to secure that goods are delivered according to the agreed terms and conditions on the Purchase Order. • Collects, checks and updates information (e.g. ETA, quantities, etc.) and documents (e.g. BoL, customs clearance, etc.), provided by commodity and freight forward vendors, in ERP system (Umoja) to facilitate downstream processes. • Tracks and traces all deliveries and updates the Inbound Delivery with necessary information and shipment documents to provide all stakeholders with a constant status overview of incoming shipments.
• Search for issues, which may delay and/or disturb the delivery of goods and seek for remedial solutions with all parties concerned (Procurement, Vendor, Centralised Warehouse). • Confirms delivery dates and quantities received and provides delivery confirmation documents to support virtual and/or physical receipt in accordance to agreed Incoterms. • Plans deliveries, drafts SOW for freight forwarding services, including technical evaluation of bids. • Liaises and coordinates customs, transport and MovCon activities, related to inbound shipments with vendors, customs and all other relevant local and national authorities.
• Drafts and coordinates logistics plans and other documents supporting the implementation of logistics operations related to inbound shipments, as directed by Head of Unit or Section Chief. • Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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

supply chain and/or transport logistics operations is mandatory. • Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System; • Sound security awareness.

Living conditions vary between UNMISS duty stations. Each duty station where UNMISS has a field presence has basic residential camp facilities, which includes running water and electricity. Candidates should be aware that accommodation may be austere with the possibility of water shortages and power blackouts. On arrival in Juba accommodation will be on a share basis. Ablutions will also be shared. As the accommodation situation improves single unit accommodation, with an attached ablution, should become available in all locations. Hard wall accommodation is available in Juba.

All UNMISS duty stations apart from Entebbe, Uganda are considered non - family duty stations. The security level of UNMISS duty stations is classified by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) who will brief on arrival. A number of locations in South Sudan are prone to conflict.

Primary health care services (preventive and curative) are provided in 11 United Nations Owned Equipment (UNOE) Level-I clinics, 21 Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) Level-I clinics, 4 COE Level-II medical facilities within the mission area and the establishment of contractual agreements for Level-III and Level-IIII care outside the mission area. The 4 Level-II facilities available in Juba, Bor, Malakal and Wau, run by the Troop Contributing Countries (TCC), take referrals from the Level-I clinics and provide hospital-based care.

The climate is tropical with a rainy season in many areas, which should normally span from around April to October. Ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions is essential.

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