UNOPS Logistics Assistant Jobs Ethiopia 2024
UNOPS Logistics Assistant Jobs Ethiopia 2024: United Nations Office for Project Services has announced latest Job vacancy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. You can apply to the job before the Application deadline Oct 3rd, 2024. Before applying we suggest read the job description very carefully and also requirements about this position.
Position Quick Info
- Job categories: Procurement
- Vacancy code: VA/2024/B5333/28923
- Department/office: AFR, ETMCO, Ethiopia MCO
- Duty station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Contract type: Local ICA Support
- Contract level: LICA-4
- Duration: One year
- Deadline: Oct 3, 2024
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Liaise with the Logistics Unit for purchase orders, shipping documentation, and waybills.
Receipt of goods and equipment on behalf of partners, inspection, and report preparation.
Ensure any discrepancies are fully investigated and resolved using the Loss and Damage process.
Liaise with the Procurement and Logistics team to receive documents of the incoming shipments from freight forwarders.
Support in the organization of shipments, customs clearance arrangements, and preparation of documents for incoming shipments (received/sent).
Implement follow-up actions, address delays, and bring them to the attention of the supervisor.
Follow up on customs clearance for air, road, and sea shipments arriving in Ethiopia for different partners.
Liaise with respective partners/custom clearing agents to get clearance letters and approvals on time before the arrival of shipments in the country.
Ensure timely receipt of clearance letters from partners and delivery of goods.
Follow up on the transportation of goods from the airport and seaport to final destinations.
Carefully monitor the movement of equipment into and within the area of responsibility.
Maintain a log of all delivered cargo/shipments and support in developing a tracking system to assist the supervisor in following up on pending issues.
Ensure all damaged goods in transit are reported to the freight forwarder and project manager in a timely manner.
Assist with the preparation of reports, tables, and charts, etc.
Apply technical skills and knowledge in formatting and presentations, ensuring appropriate presentation style and accuracy of information.
Conduct routine follow-up actions on deliveries and the supply chain on behalf of the supervisor, and inform him/her of the status.
Prepare letters, memorandums, faxes, emails, etc.
Monitor progress and liaise with vendors during the entire procurement and supply chain cycle, including investigation and resolution of post-order problems and preparation of progress reports on procurement and supply chain matters.
Ensure Receiving and Inspection Reports (RIR) or relevant certificates are timely received once goods are delivered.
Other tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor or Head of Unit.
Education:
High school completion is required.
A Diploma or a first-level university degree (Bachelor’s) in Logistics, Procurement, Management, or administration is an asset and may substitute for some of the required work experience.
Experience:
A minimum of four (4) years of experience with high school completion, two (2) years of experience
with a diploma, and one (1) year experience with a bachelor’s degree, working in areas such as logistics, procurement administrative support, facilities management, or related fields is required.
Language:
Fluency in written, spoken, and reading English is required.
Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.