This position is open only to Chadian nationals or individuals who possess valid work permits for Chad.
The Position:
The Logistics Associate provides logistics guidance and support to the country office and implementing partners. ย You will facilitate a fully accountable, smoothly functioning, well-managed and results-oriented delivery and distribution of reproductive health commodities procured by UNFPA.
You will report to the International Operations Manager.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.ย UNFPAโs strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to โbuild forward betterโ, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on womenโs and girlsโ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
Working within a Country Office environment and in close collaboration with programme and project staff, the Logistics Associate delivers quality services in logistics and provides guidance and support to internal and external clients, in full compliance with all relevant rules, guidelines, processes and procedures. You will take a client-oriented, result-focused approach to interpreting the rules, procedures and guidelines.
You would be responsible for:
Supporting the documentation on procurement needs based on national forecasting and quantification exercise for UNFPA supported inventory, including reproductive health (RH) commodities, dignity kits and medical equipment; Providing the necessary support to recipients of UNFPA procurements to respond to challenges regarding ordering and delivery of the procured commodities; Monitoring shipments and regularly reporting on the status within an effective inventory management system for UNFPA poured commodities; Maintaining continuous and accurate and up to date flow of information between UNFPA HQs and the country office; Working in close collaboration with the Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU) for delivery schedule, liaising with local consignees and medical stores to ensure adherence to schedules; Providing the necessary support to recipients of UNFPA procurements to respond to challenges regarding delivery of the procured commodities; Collaborating with the RHCS Specialist in order to ensure effective representation of UNFPA in inter-agency meetings and working groups regarding procurement and supplies; Ensuring timely and correct entries of procurement needs into Quantum procurement module and regularly updating the shipment tracking and inventory management tools; Liaising with local clearing agencies to ensure the timely clearance and delivery of commodities to the designated consignee; Working with government counterparts and partners to ensure appropriate warehousing of all supplies at all levels of distribution to service delivery points; Preparing and monitoring financial transactions for RH commodities, equipment and supplies in accordance with UNFPA financial rules and procedures; Ensuring the effective financial recording and reporting system, internal controls and audit follow-up; Supporting the resource mobilization and advocacy efforts of the country office related to the national RH commodity requirements; Contributing to the corporate reporting for core and non-core funds related to RH commodities and other inventory items.ย
Qualifications and Experience:ย
Education:ย Completed Secondary Level Education required, Bachelorโs Degree in public administration, business administration finance, or economics is preferred.
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Knowledge and Experience:ย
Languages: Fluency in English is required, Arabic and/or French are and asset.ย
Required Competencies:ย
Values:
Exemplifying integrity,ย Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,ย Embracing cultural diversity,ย Embracing changeย Core Competencies:ย
Achieving results, Being accountable, Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen, Thinking analytically and strategically, Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,Functional Competencies:
Business acumen Data management and logistical support Managing documents, correspondence and reports Managing information and workflow Planning, organizing and multi-tasking Client orientation and organizational awareness Job knowledge/technical expertiseCompensation and Benefits:
ย This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.ย
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click hereย to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.ย
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.ย
Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.