OFFICE OF THE UNHCR BRANCH OFFICE SOMALIA
VACANCY NOTICE – No SOM/MOG/12/03
Functional Title: Programme/Logistics Associate
Position No: Temporary
Duty Station: Mogadishu, Somalia
Date of Entry on Duty As soon as possible
Duration of Appointment: Six months with possibility of extension
Category and Level: GL6
Closing Date: 05 June 2012
1. Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office, the incumbent will perform the following duties:-
a) Assists
in negotiating agreements with implementing partners and ensrue that IP
agreements are established in conformity with UNHCR’s financial rules
and the latest Headquarters’ instructions
b) Collects, registers and maintains information on project activities; Undertakes
proper collection, monitoring and use of baselines, standards and
indicators needed to measure and analyse programme performance, trends
and target interventions. Translates project documents as required;
c) Prepares
plans for delivery of relief items according to operational needs;
Planning for purchase of important commodities and services; Ensure
timely customs clearance of consignments; manage storage of goods,
efficient system for the release, distribution and redeployment of
goods;
d) Coordinates
activities of implementing partners and/or contractors; coordinate
transportation and distribution of relief items, maintain records on
logistical activities and provide timely reports and updates both
periodically and on request;
e) Assist
in keeping donor representatives briefed on developments and assist in
the development of funding submissions, appeals and reports;
f) Prepares status and progress reports, prepares tables and drafts routine correspondence, prepares background material for use in discussions and briefing sessions;
g) Reviews the implementation and performance of Implementing Partners
agreements through appropriate physical monitoring to evaluate the
projects by reviewing work plans, progress reports, budget, financial reports and expenditures. This may include field visits for specific monitoring and evaluation issues;
h) Assists in ensuring compliance in issuance of audit certificates for Implementing Partners;
i) Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
2. Qualifications:
Academic: Completion of secondary school education with post Secondary training in Business Administration, Trade, Economics or a related field. University degree in the related field is an asset.
Experience: Minimum 6 years of previous job experience relevant to the function.
Skills: Excellent computer skills especially MS Excell. Demonstrated negotiation skills.
Language: Fluency in English and working knowledge of the local language.
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This vacancy notice is open to Somali nationals only. Candidates should send their latest curriculum vitae and cover letter WITH CONTACT DETAILS by email (ONLY) to sommohrs@unhcr.org, quoting in the subject line the vacancy No. SOM/MOG/12/03. latest by 5 June 2012
ONLY THE SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR THE WRITTEN TEST OR INTERVIEW AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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Mogadishu, 23 May 2012
