Objectives of the Program
The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to help countries, and coordinate international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.


Purpose of the Position
In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Preparedness and Response (EPR), at the hub level, the Logistics Assistant will provide well-rounded logistics and operations support services, this includes the transport, customs clearance, delivery, storage, and management of material assets for the emergency preparedness, recovery, and response activities; support the establishment of functional offices, housing and storage facilities at regional level as required.


Summary of Assigned Duties
Within the framework of the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following duties which are performed according to the needs and agenda
• Coordinate the supply and distribution/delivery of international shipments; monitor and assess quality, quantity, and safety of the received goods; oversee clearance and proper storage of goods and initiate duty exemption requests.
• Schedule and monitor deliveries by suppliers, clearing agents, and the organization's warehouses. Establish and maintain regular contacts with clearing and forwarding agents, customs, UN Agencies, NGOs, and Government authorities.
• Follow up and ensure that goods are promptly delivered to the right recipients, and that appropriate receipts are received.
• Monitor ongoing shipments, pipeline information, insurance claims, and other data, brief supervisors of any unforeseen problems pertaining to discharge, clearing operations, deliveries, etc., and recommend solutions / corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly and ad hoc reports on regional logistic activities, including fixed assets, facilities maintenance, and movement of stocks, office consumables, and office equipment.
• Prepare monthly inventory report with indicative analysis giving recommendations on the need for replacement and/or purchase of additional equipment.
• Provide logistics support for upcoming logistics requirements as may be required.
• Maintain an up-to-date record of all - fixed assets and attractive items.
• Generate annual fixed assets movement cards based on the WHO e-manual XIII.
• Support the management of the office premises and furniture and arrange repair/maintenance when required.
• Perform other related duties as required or instructed, including providing support to other areas of work.





REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Educational (Qualifications):

Essential:
Completion of secondary education in business administration, logistics management or related field.


Desirable:
• University degree in business administration, logistics management or related field is an asset supplemented by training in the field of Logistics and Supply
• Completion of secondary education supplemented by training in the field of Logistics and Supply.




Experience
Essential:
At least ten (10) years working experience in administrative or operations and logistics with a complex and diverse work environment, preferably an international organization.



Desirable:
• Experience in administrative support positions in WHO or another UN agency an asset.
• Experience in Oracle-based or other ERP systems an asset.



WHO Competencies
• Teamwork.
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences.
• Communication.
• Producing results.
• Ensuring the effective use of resources.


Use of Language Skills
* Essential:
Expert knowledge French.

* Desirable:
Intermediate knowledge of English


Other Skills (e.g., IT)
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Training in Oracle-based or other ERP systems an asset.
• Work requires the use of word processing facilities to create, edit, format and print correspondence and documents; spreadsheet and visual presentation software; extensive use of e-mail and scheduling software to improve communications both internally and externally, Oracle/GSM for administrative matters.



REMUNERATION
XOF 1.097.376 per month