Country: Mali
Closing date: 05 Mar 2017
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 70 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. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
Purpose of the Position
Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Specialist or in his absence, the Supply & Logistics manager, the incumbent will carry out transport and logistics daily activities with below key end-results:
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1: Organize the implementation of the program distribution plan. Calculate weight and volume, propose cost estimate. Inform Program sections when waybill comes back with partner acknowledgement of receipt. Maintain close contact with logistics counterpart.
2: Manage inland transport. Insure transport contracts are issued and signed before truck loading. Maintain up to date a report of transport follow up. Maintain close contact with transport company under LTA. Follow up of each shipment until end and report on any outstanding. Inform and train transporters on UNICEF expectations and documentations required. Process and follow up on contract payment and claim. Organise the planning of Unicef's trucks.
3: Support the warehouse. Act as officer in charge for the senior warehouse assistant. Insure payment of warehouse renting invoices. Prepare weekly Logistics activities report. Maintain office archive for release orders, waybills, closed transport contract along with copy of related invoices.
4: Maintain the logistics archive and the SAP system accurate and update. Prepare the service call and share the result with the team.
5: Support the supply & logistics unit on request.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Completion of Secondary School, University level courses in administration, finance and management.
Work Experience
Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional work experience in field of logistics including 2 years' experience with an international organization in Logistics and/or transport management.
Language Proficiency
Fluency in French and good command of English.
Competencies of Successful Candidate:
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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
How to apply:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=503121