Logistics Assistant at World Health Organization (WHO)
Employment Nigeria
30-Nov-2024
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NIGERIA ,
NGO
World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Logistics Assistant
Job ID: 2408125
Locations: Nigeria
Job type: Contract
Organization: AF_NGA Nigeria
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 Months
Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
Purpose of the Porgramme
- The country team is responsible for promoting technical cooperation, stimulating interest and coordinating assistance for health development based on global and regional strategies and WHO guidelines.
- It is also responsible for contributing to the collection, analysis and dissemination of health information.
Description of Duties
Under the general supervision of the WHO Operation Officer and direct supervision of the Technical Officer Operations, the incumbent of the position will primarily deal with following tasks:
- Maintain an up-to-date record of all EPI fixed assets and attractive items. Supervise physical verification of fixed assets and generate collated quarterly reports from zonal logistics assistants. Maintain custody of fixed assets barcodes and accept assets in GSM while barcoding. Generate annual fixed assets movement cards based on the WHO e-manual XIII.2.
- Provide guidance on handling of nonfunctional equipment and assist with arrangements for proper disposal.
- Conduct logistics function at the country office pertaining to office and official residences maintenance and management. Follow-up with relevant Government counterpart for transactions relating to the premises.
- Regularly assess logistics needs for zonal and state offices and summarize recommendations for implementation.
- Prepare a monthly report to the Operations Officer on Logistic activities across the country including fixed assets, facilities maintenance and movement of stocks, office consumables and office equipment.
- Prepare monthly inventory report with indicative analysis giving recommendations on need for replacement and/or purchase of additional equipment.
- Provide logistics support for upcoming logistics requirements as may be required.
- Support verification of radio and satellite communication equipment for tracking and billing in close consultation with radio room and radio technicians.
- Liaise regularly with zonal and state offices to monitor operations activities and report on vehicle, staff movement, facilities maintenance and security related matters from zones.
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
Requirements
Educational Qualification:
Essential:
- Completion of secondary education; preferably supplemented by a technical/self-studies in logistics management.
- University Degree or its equivalent in Engineering or Management Sciences
Desirable:
- University degree or its equivalent in Engineering or Management sciences
Experience:
- Essential: At least 8 years working experience in operations and logistics with a complex and diverse work environment, preferably an international organization
- Desirable: At least 2 years' experience in inventory and warehouse management
Use of language skills:
- Essential: Proficiency in English Language
Specific skills required:
- IT Skills; Work requires the use of word processing or other software packages, and standard office equipment. Formal or self-training in the use of standard office software.
How to Apply
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Application Deadline 30th October, 2024; 1:59:00 PM
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