UN Senior Supply Assistant (Warehouse) Career Jobs – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Organisation: United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Position No.: 10026823
Vacancy Notice: 003/2017
Reports to: Supply Officer
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Post Grade: GL5
About UNHCR:
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was
established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly.
UNHCR’s mandate under the Statute of the Office of the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees is to lead and co-ordinate action for international
protection to refugees; seek permanent solutions for the problems of refugees
and safeguard refugee rights and well-being. UNHCR has an additional mandate
concerning issues of statelessness, as it is given a designated role under
Article 11 of the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:   
  • The Snr Supply Assistant (Warehouse) will
    set-up internal system to ensure warehousing processes are systematically
    conducted.
  • The incumbent will also store and control
    items in stock.
  • Accurately record the location of stock on
    appropriate shelf cards and stock cards.
  • Regularly update storage locations, all
    systems and documentation.
  • Regular conduct stock checking thus include
    recording goods going in and out, stock inspections and physical inventory
    check.
  • The incumbent will ensure stock management
    system established.
  • Regularly update stock inventory in MSRP
  • Evaluate Purchase Requests and
    authorizations to ensure that specifications, budget data and other
    requirements are in order.
  • Draft and despatch quotation requests and
    tenders.
  • Evaluate offers and prepare bid
    tabulations.
  • Prepare proposals for award of contracts
    to the Contracts Committee.
  • Offer support in the coordination of and
    reporting on the deployment of Non -Expendable Property.
  • Ensure safety and security of stock.
  • Performs other duties as required. 
Key Performance Indicators:
  • UNHCR Uganda attains and maintains proper
    internal control system in the warehouses;
  • UNHCR Uganda maintains accurate records on
    the locations, movements and levels of the stocks;
  • Proper procurement procedures are adhered
    to.
  • Safety and security of stocks is
    maintained throughout the warehouse cycle.
     
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the United Nations
    UNHCR Snr Supply Assistant (Warehouse) job placement should secondary
    School education with post-secondary training/certificate in Business
    Administration, Logistics, Warehousing or a related field;
  • At least five years of previous relevant
    professional job experience;
  • Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or
    specific training relevant to functions of the position such as the Supply
    Chain Learning Programme (SCLP);
  • Good computer skills (MS Office and People
    soft)
  • Prior exposure and experience in customs
    formalities
  • Previous experience in logistics or
    warehousing
  • Fluency in English and working knowledge
    of another relevant UN language or local language.
How to Apply:
All interested Ugandan nationals who wish to join the United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity are
encouraged to click on the link below and follow the application instructions
after reviewing the job details.
Deadline: 21st February, 2017
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