We require suitably qualified candidate for fill the post of:
ZONAL LOGISTICS ASSISTANT
GRADE: GS 05
DUTY STATION: MINNA
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: WHO REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE, NIGERIA
DURATION: 1 YEARS, FIXED-TERM, POSITION NO.302533
Note: This vacancy is open to applicants of either sex. Applications from women are encouraged.
OBJECTIVE
To provide logistics support to the Zonal Office of the WHO Country Office.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Under the general supervision of the Administrative Officer and the day-to-day guidance of the Zonal Coordinator, and in close consultation with the Operations Officer, the incumbent is expected to perform the following duties
- Provide logistic support for the overall WHO operations the zone;
- Maintain an up-to-date inventor of all WHO properties and equipment within the zone. Prepares monthly
- inventory report with indicative analysis, giving recommendations on need for replacement and/or purchase of additional equipment . Assists with arrangements for repair or disposal of non-functioning equipment;
- Evaluate requests for focal purchase of equipment and liaises with suppliers to prepare quotation bids for supplies, services and equipment; analyzes received Quotations, advise on the best quotas and coordinate with administrative unit for payment, Ensure delivery of high quality supplies and equipment from vendors and timely on-forwarding to appropriate locations;
- Manage and monitor stocks and movement of office consumables and equipment within the zone:
- Monitor operational activities within the zone and report on vehicles, staff movements and security-related
- matters, Regularly assesses logistics and operational needs of. zone and make recommendations for
- implementation.
- Organize and conduct in-house training for staff on operations-related topics
- Oversee the operations of the zonal radio room
- Perform any other dukes as may be assigned by the supervisor
- Qualification & Experience
- Completion of Secondary education, preferably supplemented with a technical diploma or University degree in Engineering or Business Administration Formal training in logistics management would be an added advantage;
Qualification & Experience
- Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented with a technical diploma or University degree in
- Engineering or Business Administration. Formal training in Logistics management would be and added advantage
- At least 4 years experience in logistics management
- Must be computer literate and familiar with MS Windows applications for word and data processing and e-mail applications
Additional Desirable qualifications
- Proficiency in typing and good knowledge of modern office procedures
- Ability to acquire sound of WHO rules, and regulations and procedures. Demonstrated ability for team-work
- Experience in working with UN/international organization/multicultural environment. Good interpersonal relations
- Knowledge of the other WHO official languages (French/Portuguese) will be an added advantage
Method of Application
Applications should be marked Zonal Logistics Assistant and addressed to:
The WHO Representative
UN House,
Plot 617/618 Diplomatic Drive, Central Area District, Garki
Abuja
Or by e-mail: recruitment@ng.afro.who.int
Application should be submitted on or before 10th December, 2009.
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