United Nations Mission in Sudan Jobs - Supply Assistant (Store, General Supplies)

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                                       United Nations Mission in Sudan

                                                                    UNMIS 

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

VA No. UNMIS-GS-10-051

VA Issuance Date: 26 May, 2010. 

Deadline for Applications:  Open ¹ 

The United Nations Mission in Sudan is seeking qualified candidates for the following post(s): 

Title:  Supply Assistant      (Store, General Supplies)	Grade: GL – 5   (2 posts)	Region (please indicate preference in application): Juba
POST OPEN FOR SUDANESE NATIONALS ONLY
Women are strongly encouraged to apply 2

 

¹ Vacancy will remain open for at least two weeks, or until it is filled. Preference will be given to internal candidates who are at the same grade as the post being advertised, then to internal candidates one grade below the post, and finally to external candidates.

² Equally-qualified female candidates will be given priority for selection (DPKO Under-Secretary General’s Policy Statement on Gender Mainstreaming). Candidates wishing to return home are also strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Section Chief or his/her designate, the incumbent will perform of following duties:

 

• Provide liaison to supported programs such as DDR and Referendum and providing direct support on all supply related matters.
• Issue of General Supplies to UNMIS personnel in accordance with established procedures. Update and access Galileo on a daily basis in support of these activities.
• Maintain accurate records of all supplies received and issued on a daily/weekly/monthly basis;
• Ensure the delivery of a variety of expendable and non-expendable supplies
• Liaise with R&I Unit to receive new orders and check them against purchase order;
• Carry our regular physical inventory checks of all general supplies and assets in the warehouse;
• Update records of issues, receipts, and inventories in the Galileo Management System;
• Responsible for the neat, safe and orderly housekeeping of the warehouse under the instruction of the warehouse manager. Correct all discrepancies identified by management and perform daily housekeeping for correct stowage and accountability of material assigned under you;
• Assist the Manager, Warehouse & Distribution Centre in planning. formulating and carrying out daily operations;
• Directs the issue of a variety of expendable and non-expendable supplies;
• Track all movements of stock. Double-checks and confirms conformity of materials and supplies to vouchers before delivery/dispatch;
• Monitor implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) established for Security and Safety;
• Maintain a proper filing system;
• Apply safe packaging for materials ready to ship within or to other UN missions;
• Maintain storage facility in good order. observe safe usage of material handling equipment and report any abuse;
• Perform any other duties as may be required.

 

Competencies:

Professionalism – Knowledge of basic methods and principles of Store/Warehouse management.  Skills in the principles and use of standard office computer programs and inventory control systems and logic.

 Planning and Organizing – Demonstrated skills and ability to coordinate work schedule, work to 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. Post-secondary education at college, university or specialized training institution in stores/warehouse/supply is an asset.

Experience: At least five (5) years professional experience in stores/warehouse/supply. Experience with UN/NGO or other International bodies an added asset.

Languages skills: Fluency in oral English and Arabic, knowledge of other languages spoken in Sudan and/or other UN languages is an advantage.

Other skills: Possession of a valid driving license, Forklift experience or license is highly desirable.

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Interested applicants should submit their applications together with The United Nations Personal History form (P-11), a copy of own Birth Certificate, Sudanese Resident Certificate, national passport Secondary and/or University Diploma and three references from previous employers

by ONE of the following methods:

 

By e-mail:
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by e-mail and MUST include ONLY the VA No in the subject line of their email.
e.g. UNMIS-GS-10-051
National Professional: unmis-recruitmentGS@un.org

By Mail:
Chief Civilian Personnel Officer, United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS)
Plot 110 Garden City, P.O. Box 69
Burri, Khartoum, 11111,
Sudan

By Hand:
To Ramsis Building in Burri, Khartoum or through the UNMIS Regional Offices in Juba, Malakal, Wau, Rumbek, Kadugli, Ed Damazin, Abyei, El Faser, El Geneina, Nyala, Zalingi, El Obeid and Kassala

By Fax:
Outside Sudan - 00 249 187 086200
Inside Sudan - 0 187 086200

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