DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: | 10/30/2011 |
DATE OF ISSUACE: | 10/12/2011 |
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: | UNSOA |
DUTY STATION: | NAIROBI |
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: | UNSOA/SUP/009/2011 |
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| Remuneration: |
| Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. More Info... |
| United Nations Core Values : Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity |
| Responsibilities: |
| Under the overall supervision of Chief General Supply Unit the incumbent will be responsible for duties and responsibilities as following: · Receive, Inspect, Store and Label supply items. Secure & safeguard the items in a safe location / warehouse; · Use the computerized warehousing system (Galileo) to analyze stock history data in order to maintain an efficient and reliable automated inventory-stock control system. Review stock records; Prepare reports, related to inventory, stock control, and warehouse activities. Prepare the Issue Vouchers, Handover Vouchers and Return Vouchers in the computerized system. · Maintaining stock levels, inform Chief General Supply Unit regarding the status of stock levels in the warehouse; · Assist to the Chief General Supply Unit in performing of periodic physical inspection of assets in Unit Stock and assets issued to various users; · Initiate physical inspections ensuring that items are properly stored, rotated and disposed effectively; · Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief General Supply Unit. |
| Core Competencies: |
| Professionalism – Knowledge of methods and principles of warehouse management, UN standard procedures and accounting principles. Planning and Organizing – Demonstrated skills and ability to coordinate the work with others, work with tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent project/activities. Communication – Proven communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills, formulating positions on issues, articulating options concisely conveying maximum necessary information, making and defending recommendations. Teamwork – Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. |
QUALIFICATIONS |
| Education: |
| High school diploma or equivalent diploma plus certification/diploma or other supplemental academic qualifications or training is required. |
| Work Experience: |
| At least 5 year experience in areas of logistics, including at least 3 year experience in inventory management and warehouse procedures and practices. |
| Languages: |
| Fluency in spoken and written English or Arabic; knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage. |
| Other Desirable Skills: |
| Good knowledge in using MS Office (Word, Access, and Excel Sheet) is desirable. |
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| The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a Non-Smoking Environment. English and French are the two official working languages of the United Nations. ONLY applications to specific VAs will be considered, general applications should not be sent. |
| How to apply: Qualified candidates may submit their applications including their curriculum vitae or United Nations Personal History form (P.11) to the address mentioned below on or before the deadline. Email: recruitment-unsoa@un.org Please quote; v Vacancy Notice Number and Functional Title in the Subject of the e-mail. v Index Number (for UN staff member) and attach an updated fact-sheet, and a copy of the last two performance appraisals. Applications received after the deadline (30/10/2011) will not be considered. |
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PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED |
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