Re – Advertisement with Reduced Seniority
Office of the UNHCR Branch Office in Kenya
Internal/External Vacancy Notice
Job Description: IVN/EXT/KEN/DAD/09/037 – Add 1
Functional Title: Supply Clerk (Two Positions)
Position No: 10015677 and 10015702
Duty Station: Dadaab, Kenya
Date of Entry of Duty: 01 January 2010
Duration of Appointment: Initially for 1 year
Category and Level: GL4
Closing Date: 18 December 2009
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Supply Officer and the overall supervision of the Head of Sub Office, the incumbent will perform the following functions:-
Office of the UNHCR Branch Office in Kenya
Internal/External Vacancy Notice
Job Description: IVN/EXT/KEN/DAD/09/037 – Add 1
Functional Title: Supply Clerk (Two Positions)
Position No: 10015677 and 10015702
Duty Station: Dadaab, Kenya
Date of Entry of Duty: 01 January 2010
Duration of Appointment: Initially for 1 year
Category and Level: GL4
Closing Date: 18 December 2009
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Supply Officer and the overall supervision of the Head of Sub Office, the incumbent will perform the following functions:-
- Initiate customs clearances of consignments when shipping documents from Supply and Management Section (SMS) or supplier are received;
- Draft exemption requests, have them signed and sealed and sent for distribution to different areas;
- Assist in preparing the monthly procurement status report to be sent to Supply and Management Section (SMS) for information;
- Liaise with local agents/transporters regarding actual arrival time of consignments;
- Assist in the clearance of Admin./Personal effects from customs and dispatch to destinations;
- Keep the Asset Track database updated with new arrived assets;
- Assist in disposing of assets that have been written off, sold, transferred;
- Keep an updated UNHCR Warehouse inventory
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications:
Education and Skills:
Education and Skills:
- Completion of secondary school education at the “O” level. Knowledge of customs formalities and experience in logistics is essential. Computer skills in Excel / word a must.
- Experience: At least five years job experience in the same capacity.
- Languages: Fluency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
Internal Candidates
Staff members who wish to be considered for this vacancy should apply in writing to the Human Resources Officer, UNHCR Branch Office for Kenya, Nairobi, referring to IVN/EXT/KEN/DAD/09/037 –Add 1 on the envelope.
External Candidates
External candidates should complete a UN Personal History Form (P.11), available from the Human Resources Section, UNHCR Branch Office for Kenya, Nairobi or download from the UN Website, www.un.org and attach it to their written application for the post and address to:-
Human Resources Officer,
UNHCR Branch Office for Kenya,
P.O. Box 43801- 00100 GPO,
Nairobi.
Quote: - IVN/EXT/KEN/DAD/09/037 –Add 1 on the envelope.
Important: Only those short-listed for interviews will be notified. Late applications will not be considered.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
