Deadline: 13 December, 2020

Location: Entebbe, Uganda

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Supply Chain Management Specialist (Logistics/Assets).

The mission of UNOPS is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure, and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Develop logistics plan and improve the business performance in terms of efficiency, profitability, management, structure and strategy
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to improve the overall supply chain and logistics strategy and operations in order to maximise the process
• Develop and implement a comprehensive and streamlined logistics system that operates in accordance with ESO logistics procedures
• Contribute to the supply chain efficiency by providing technical support to other departments, particularly for shipping of goods and cargo movements
• Develop and monitor the implementation of the health, safety, social and environmental plans in line with UNOPS policies
• Raise awareness on health and safety issues among project staff, contractors and other stakeholders
• Carry out analysis on incidents for identifying improvement plans and strategies
• Coordinate with partners, project teams, suppliers and transport companies to ensure a complete supply chain process
• Manage the existing asset management and accounting system for all UNOPS managed equipment and properties in accordance with UNOPS asset management policy and UNOPS PSC asset management SOP
• Ensure databases of assets and inventory  are up-to-date on the quantity, quality, serviceability, and location of relevant equipment/items
• Ensure each project team prepares/maintains and updates project inventory list and certifies the physical check/working conditions of all project equipment
• Support projects with project disposals as required, both administratively and physically
• Maintain and manage receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times and efficiency
• Plan and oversee the movement of cargo in and out of the warehouse to the regional programmes
• Ensure the office premises are maintained and necessary repairs and maintenance are carried out in a timely and safe manner

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) with five years, minimum, of relevant experience
• First level degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) with seven years, minimum, of relevant experience
• Experience with an inventory database/software or enterprise resource planning (ERP) system (desirable)
• Experience with G-Suite (desirable)