Sobre el UNICEF: Empleo
Logistics Specialist, P-4, Douala, Cameroon (TFT)
If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a Logistics Specialist to be based in its Douala, Cameroon office.
. In coordination with the WFP office in Douala, you will manage the sub-regional logistics Hub.
. In collaboration with the Regional Logistics Specialist, you will provide technical support to reinforce the supply chain for Cameroon, Chad, Central African UNICEF offices.
. You will participate in the supply planning of the Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic and Republic of Congo UNICEF offices.
. You will co-ordinate surge supply and logistics planning and execution for the CAR, Chad, Cameroon Equatorial Guinea, Sao Tome and Principe, Gabon and Republic of Congo.
Your profile:
. Advanced university degree in Supply Chain management, or related field.
. Minimum eight years progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international levels in emergency supply and logistics operations.
. Experience required in international transport, transit, custom clearance procedures.
. Familiar with standard supply and logistics procedure in emergency.
. Proven experience in logistics corridor management.
. Multiple experiences in supply chain management in development and crisis countries.
. Experience in West and Central Africa an advantage .
. Current knowledge of global procedure for custom clearance, international transport (Air Sea Road).
. Proven skills, knowledge and experience in the implementation and management of Supply and Logistics responses in emergency and humanitarian situations.
. Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and manage activities within the framework of organisational and government programmes as well as to transfer and disseminate knowledge and skills.
. Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
. Ability to work in an international or multicultural and team environment and develop partnerships.
. Knowledge of range of computer applications particularly Excel.
. Ability to write and reports in English and French.
. Fluency in French and English language required.
If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/employ), quoting "VN-08-Log Spe Douala" to: scisse@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 15 August 2008. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.
UNICEF's salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.
