Vaga Para: Logistics Assistant

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Within the Country Management Support Unit, to provide direct support to the Country Management Support Unit (CSU) in related Logistics and administrative support and services transactions in GSM/BMS to both managers and staff members to perform GSM/BMS transactions in accordance with WHO rules, regulations and policies.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Country Management Support Units (CSUs) have been established in the organizational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to
fully assume their responsibilities in the GSM & BMS environment and to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, rules
and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Incumbent is expected to work with minimum supervision, in accordance with established procedures and practices, dealing with routine matters independently and referring problems or unusual situations to supervisor. Broad guidance is provided by supervisor or other professional staff or through general objectives and instructions regarding resource allocation, divisions/programmes needs and priorities.
WHO Staff Rules and Regulations, WHO e-Manual, Information notes, SOPs, established financial procedures, practices and standards, guidelines
for briefing/informing staff members. The incumbent is expected to apply the above to financial transactions

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNED DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of the Procurement Officer and general guidance of the Operations Officer, the incumbent performs the following functions:

Importation and exportation of WHO goods

• 1) Initiate import and export formalities for all WHO goods (equipment, materials, consumables, and medicines)
• 2) Initiate requests for exemption from customs duties and related taxes on all WHO goods
• 3) Generate & submit monthly reports on imports and exports of WHO goods.

Management of Office Transport Services

• 4) Supervise the drivers and organize the Office transport services
• 5) Manage the vehicles’ online tracking system
• 6) Generate and submit monthly reports on the transport services

Management of Office Fuel for vehicles and Generator

• 7) Prepare the procurement requests of fuel for Office vehicles and generator
• 8) Generate and submit monthly fuel consumption reports and fuel replenishment

Management of the WHO Warehouses

• 9) Maintain up to date the records of all WHO Warehouses
• 10) Prepare and submit monthly reports of WHO Stock in BMS

Management of the WHO Premises & Fixed Assets

• 11) Maintain the WHO Office clean and fit (Office Cleaning, Plumbing, Electricity, Water and anticipate repairs)
• 12) Maintain an up-to-date the records of all WHO fixed assets and attractive items.
• 13) Supervise physical verification of fixed assets and generate collated quarterly reports
• 14) Maintain custody of fixed assets barcodes and accept assets in GSM while barcoding.
• 15) Generate annual fixed assets movement cards based on the WHO e-manual XIII.
• 16) Provide guidance on the management of non-functional equipment and initiate the process of their disposal

Management of Procurement related to Logistics

• 17) Prepare and submit all procurement processes for goods and services related to Logistics area
• 18) Provide logistics support for upcoming logistics requirements as may be required.
• 19) Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

COMPETENCIES

• 1. Communicating in a credible and effective way
• 2. Producing results
• 3. Fosters integration and teamwork
• 4. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• 5. Ensuring the effective use of resources

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to plan, anticipate, organize, coordinate and implement inputs from several sources; to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to conceptualize and carry out tasks with little supervision.
• Very good understanding of operations and logistics in a complex work environment.
• Excellent knowledge of fixed asset management and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Completion of secondary education or equivalent technical training in Logistics, Procurement, IT, Accounting, Engineering and Asset Management.
  Desirable
• University degree in Logistics, Procurement, IT, Engineering or Management studies.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• At least five (05) years working experience in complex Logistics and Procurement operations and diverse work environment, preferably in a UN system and/or an international organization.

Desirable

• At least 5 years’ experience in inventory and warehouse management.

Closing Date: Nov 22, 2025, 12:59:00 AM

Marcado como: Organização Mundial da Saúde - OMS