Supply Officer, TFT, L-2

Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo - Goma

1. PURPOSE OF THE POST

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Operations Officer, assist in the preparation of supply requisitions local and offshore purchases and the formulation of logistics plans, determination of the best means of distribution, design of contractual arrangements and execution of plans

2. MAJOR DUTIES D RESPONSIBILITIES

- Ensure appropriate and efficient distribution of materials to UNICEF sub-offices, health centers and other partners in the interior of the country.
- Maintain regular contact with clearing and forwarding agents, customs and government authorities, etc and ensure that no blockage is created in the clearance of goods imported.
- Participate in Joint Meetings with Working Committees on NIDs and ocher health programmed activities.
- Assist in the preparation of Scope of Work and Invitation to Bids for Transport Companies, Clearing and Forwarding Agents and formulation of contracts thereof.
- Supervise the management of stock by ensuring that receiving and issuing reports, stock cards and appropriate data base are maintained.
- Liaise with Supply Section, Kinshasa and execute supply tasks such as raising of supply requisitions, analysis of specifications, issuance of invitation to BIDs for local purchases, evaluation of offers, review of presentations to CRC, issuance of Purchase Orders, follow up of deliveries, payment of invoices of suppliers etc.
- Review and analyze the supply requirement of the different programs with a view to making a logistics plan which will allow rapid deployment of materials.
- Ensure that UNICEF benefits all the privileges allowed in the lost Government Agreement.
- Follow up and ensure that materials sent to various destinations are delivered to the right recipients and that appropriate Government Receipts (GR) are received.
- Ensure that regular Stock Reports are received from Sub- Offices, and consolidate them for distribution to Program Sections and Copenhagen for insurance purposes.
- Maintain regular contact with the department in the Ministry of Health (PEV) to ensure appropriate management of vaccines in the control and distribution to various Health Centers.

3. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES (required to perform the duties of the post)

- University Degree in Business or one of the Social Sciences
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the supply and logistics field
- Fluency in French and English. Knowledge of the local languages at the different areas is an asset. - Good analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
- Good knowledge of computer management and applications.

How to applyApplications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and P11 Form and should be sent to: kinshasahr@unicef.org

Reference Code: RW_7P7FTV-24

Closing date: 26 Feb 2009