Logistics Assistant Zimbabwe – UNICEF Vacancy in Harare

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Date Posted: Wednesday, 12 March 2015
Industry: Non Profit( NGO / Inter-Governmental)
Employment Type: Permanent
Location:

United Nations Children’s Fund

Zimbabwe Country Office – Vacancy Notice

Please note that UNICEF does not charge a fee or require personal banking details at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training or any other fees).

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you. For 60 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development.The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.

We are building a talent pool of candidates to be considered for future positions with UNICEF Zimbabwe within our Supply and Logistics Unit. Successful candidates will be placed in a pool that will be valid for 2 years. However two positions are currently vacant as indicated against the position.

Logistics Assistant at GS5 Level

Purpose of the Job:

Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Officer assists in the warehousing, transportation and distribution of UNICEF’s supplies stored at the Harare, Zimbabwe warehouse. In co-ordination with the Warehouse Assistant, oversee the day-to-day warehouse operations at the contracted warehouse in Harare in support of the Country Programmes. Monitor warehouse stock through generating monthly report of aging stock to be shared with Logistics Officer.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor Degree and Knowledge of materials management – storage, inventory control, and materials handling required.
• At least five years of professional work experience in logistics management at a national level with an NGO or another UN agency is desirable

If you have experience of working in a similar capacity, meet the above profile and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send your application letter together with resume to the address below. All applications must have a cover letter and a C.V. and applications without cover letters will not be considered. If sending via email quote position you are applying for as subject heading. Please email or drop in person to:

Email: hararevacancies[at]unicef.org

Or

Human Resources Manager
(Vacancy Notice: Zim/2015/03)
UNICEF,6 Fairbridge Avenue,

Applications should be received by 21st March, 2015. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff, and equal opportunities for people living with disabilities. Well qualified
candidates, particularly women and people living with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply