Logistics Assistant

Akwajobs   (Mali - Bamako (MLI))

Posted : 28 June, 2021

Category : Development & Humanitarian Aid   Location : Mali - Bamako (MLI)

Job type : Full Time

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Logistics Assistant

International Specialist

Host entity

MINUSMA

Country

Mali

Location, Country

Bamako (MLI)

Language skills

English

French

Expected Starting Date

Immediate

Duration

until 30 June 2022

Application deadline

29 June 2021

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Office (please complete with the function of the supervisor), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

·         Act as the logistics coordinating link between clients such as Military, Police, Substantive components at Mission or Regional level and Logistics teams within Mission Support Sections, Regional Administrative Officers (RAOs) and MSC at Mission HQ.

·         Assist with the preparation of logistics and support plans, deployment timelines and budget requirements for ongoing military and police deployments and redeployments, and other Mission support activities. Helps to develop and implement methodologies and tools to enable effective execution of logistics plans.

·         Plan, coordinate, monitor and report all logistics tasks as per the priorities set by the Senior Mission Management.

·         Contributes towards the management of logistics operations, including management of logistics assets, material, and support projects.

·         Ensures timely, accountable and cost-effective delivery support service to all Mission components.

·         Helps to ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained.

·         Assists with the preparations of contingency plans and logistics preparedness reviews.

·         Coordinates logistics operations with other UN agencies, military, police, and other Mission components.

·         In accordance with the Chief Mission Support Centre (MSC) priorities, coordinate tasking of all air, land and maritime transport assets for the movement by air, land or sea of personnel and cargo in consultation with JMCC.

·         Mobilizing and maintaining a Logistics Operations Room on 24/7 basis in case of emergencies or disaster relief. Maintaining logistics database and electronic reporting tools.

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·         Perform any other related duties as required by the supervisor

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Educational additional comments

Project Management, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management and Administration Management

Required experience

60 Months

Language skills

·         English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

·         French(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise

Logistics and supply management

Area of expertise details

Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel ,PowerPoint, communication tools, database management, etc.

Driving license

Competencies values

Adaptability and Flexibility, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply. Application deadline: 29-06-2021

 

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