Logistics Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) provides critical Supply Chain, Geospatial, Information and Telecommunication Technologies services and training to all Secretariat Entities, Peacekeeping and Special Political Missions, Agencies, Funds and Programs of the UN system worldwide. The UNGSC is seeking to hire four (4) Individual Contractors for supporting warehousing activities related to the loading/offloading, the movement of, as well as to the disposal of materials. These positions are located in the UNGSC, Brindisi, Italy, within the Warehouse and Distribution Unit (W&D), Delivery and Return Section, Supply Chain Service. The Individual Contractor (Logistics Assistant) will work under the supervision of the Chief Warehouse and Distribution Unit as well as the Team Leaders of the Logistics Operations and/or the Property Disposal Teams.

The Individual Contractor will perform the following duties:

1. Assist in receiving deliveries, including physical activities related to unloading operations and cargo handling.
2. Support to W&D daily operations, including the provision of support regarding the physical inspection of the materials received.
3. Support physical stock counts, stock checks, and stock reconciliation efforts.
4. Operate small capacity mechanical handling equipment, up to three (3) tons.
5. Ensure all anomalies or discrepancies found are accurately documented and correctly reported.
6. Support goods preparation for transfer, including proper packing.
7. Perform any other duties assigned by the Chief of Warehouse and Distribution Unit.

Qualifications/Special Skills

High school diploma or equivalent is required. One (1) year of working experience in logistics, supply chain management, warehouse operations or related areas is required. Experience with operating material handling equipment/forklifts up to 3 tons is required. A valid driving license Type B is required. Valid driver’s license type C is desirable. A valid forklift operator certificate (up to three (03) tons) is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Additional Information

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for the mentioned position.

No Fee