UN Jobs. Senior Logistics Assistant Several Positions

UN Jobs. Senior Logistics Assistant Several Positions
UN World Food Programme – Somalia JOB ADVERTISEMENT
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. VA-061/2010

Post Title: Senior Logistics Assistant (Roster) Several Positions Post Grade: SC 6
Duty Station: Nairobi Date of issue: 23.11.2010
Contract type: Service Contract Closing date: 07.12.2010

Organizational background
The World Food Programme Somalia activities include food assistance relief, emergency school feeding, humanitarian air and logistics services, food coordination and emergency rehabilitation projects.

This position is only open to qualified Kenyan nationals. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Within delegated authority, the Senior Logistics Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:-
* Assist with logistics operations including all logistics assets in order to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of WFP cargoes;
* Assist in the training of staff, particularly ensuring that support staff are adequately trained, cross trained and identify any additional training needs to achieve high working standards;
* Follow up on projections of needs and call forward requirements;
* Follow the movement of food and non-food items for the projects and operations in the country;
* Collect regional and statistical information related to needs in various locations;
* Assist the sub-stations in the distribution and control of food and non-food aid;
* Organize and supervise the distribution at food at sites and maintain appropriate records;
* Prepare contracts for the transport of food and non-food items in both emergency and development operations;
* Initiate regular visits to stores to ensure conformity with regulations for storage of food and non-food items;
* Maintain cost data on various means of transport in the country;
* Deliver WFP standard waybills to those involved in the transport of WFP operations; ensure that the proper paperwork has been prepared;* Assist with the accounting, reporting on food and non-food items and ensure that internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained;
* Assist in contingency planning and logistics preparedness reviews;
* Supervise general service staff as required;
* Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:Secondary school education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in a field related to WFP logistics/transport activities.

Experience: At least five years of practical commercial/professional experience in one or more of the transportation and ancillary sectors: port operations, shipping, clearing and forwarding, air operations, large scale road/rail transport and distribution management. At least one year at G5 level or equivalent.

Language: Fluency in both written and spoken English is a requirement.
Desirable Skills: Experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other software packages. Knowledge of WFP administrative regulations and rules, and WFP policies and procedures in the area of work.

You must apply online by completing the Personal History Form P11 available on the following link http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc

* Quote the Vacancy Announcement No. and the job title on the Personal History Form P11,
* Applications not clearly showing the VA No indicated above will not be considered.
* E-mail: Somalia.Hr@wfp.org
* For applicants inside Somalia only, a sealed envelope addressed to The Human Resources Officer, to be dropped at the reception of the nearest WFP office in Somalia.
* Hand – delivered applications are no longer accepted at the Nairobi office

NB: Applications received later that the deadline will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted