United Nations Children’s Fund Zimbabwe: Logistics Assistant
UNICEF is the world’s leading advocate for children, with strong presence in 190 countries. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is the main UN organization defending, promoting and protecting children’s rights. It also works towards protecting the world’s most disadvantaged children.
Zimbabwe Country Office – Vacancy Notice
Please note that UNICEF does not charge a fee or require personal banking details at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training or any other fees).
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you. For 60 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development.The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.
We are building a talent pool of candidates to be considered for future positions with UNICEF Zimbabwe within our Supply and Logistics Unit. Successful candidates will be placed in a pool that will be valid for 2 years. However two positions are currently vacant as indicated against the position.
Logistics Assistant at GS6 Level
Purpose of the Job:
Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Officer, assist the management of UNICEF Distribution Center and Logistics operations. Responsible for monitoring of in/out supplies, organize and supervise kit packing, consolidation of supplies for in country distribution. Responsible for monitoring all shipment documents, drafting customs clearance documentation, initiate clearance process, as well as liaising with responsible section for offshore shipments consigned directly to partner are cleared on a timely manner.
Requirements
Qualifications and Competencies:
Bachelor Degree is required. Certificate in warehouse/Inventory management is desirable.
At least six years of professional work experience in warehousing/logistics management at national level, with an NGO or another UN Agency is desirable.
If you have experience of working in a similar capacity, meet the above profile and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send your application letter together with resume to the address below. All applications must have a cover letter and a C.V. and applications without cover letters will not be considered. If sending via email quote position you are applying for as subject heading. Please email or drop in person to:
Email: hararevacancies[at]unicef.org
Or
Human Resources Manager
(Vacancy Notice: Zim/2015/03)
UNICEF,6 Fairbridge Avenue,
Applications should be received by 21st March, 2015. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff, and equal opportunities for people living with disabilities. Well qualified candidates, particularly women and people living with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.