Purpose of the post

Under the general supervision of Chief Field Office implement the Logistics activities of the UNICEF Gambella Zonal Office including systems for Material Management, and Inventory control-(warehousing, stock movement control, distribution and monitoring of supplies in Gambella and for further delivery on to project sites in Gambella Region

Education requirements: University Degree in Business Administration, management or related field.

Major Duties and Responsibilities of this post include:

• Establish / Maintain an effective management structure to control all UNICEF supplies and materials, fuel, vehicle spares and administrative supplies including a sound system of control for movement of supplies in and out of the warehouse
• Ensure inventory systems are updated and maintained on a regular basis and reports produced for user consumption.
• Ensure close coordination with programme units (in the respective Zonal Office) for rapid movement and dispatch of supplies to beneficiaries by providing regular stock movement reports.
• In liaison with programme units ( in the respective Zonal Office ), establish a regular supply and user monitoring system and ensure follow up
• Plan, negotiate and arrange for cost effective transport contracts for effective and timely delivery of supplies.
• Plan, negotiate and arrange training, for logistics team as needed.
• Provide logistic technical support to counterparts in the Region.
• Verify and certify all payments with regard to logistics activities for action.

Five (5) years of professional work experience in supply and logistics management.

Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and in the local working language of the duty station required.

Nationality:    Candidates should be NATIONALS of Ethiopia.

Core Values: Commitment, Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity

Competencies: Commitment, Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity, Communication, Drive for Results, Working With People, Leading and Supervising, Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Analyzing, Relating and Networking, Applying Technical Expertise,  Persuading and Influencing, Planning and Organizing, Adapting and Responding to Change, Coping with Pressure and Setbacks  

• Applications must include motivation letter, an updated CV, and a completed UN Personal History Form (P-11) available for download on the same page.

  Please DO NOT ATTACH COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS, ACADEMIC DEGREES OR RECOMMENDATION LETTERS WITH THE APPLICATION. 

  UNICEF and UN candidates must also include two recent Performance Evaluation Reports.

  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applications from qualified women are encouraged

  You can download P11 form here