Vacancy Announcement: No. WFP/GHA/HR/LA/002/2012
Deadline for Application: 14 days from 1st Publication

The office of the UN-WFP, Accra invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the vacancy below.

Job Title: Logistics Assistant (HRD)
Post Grade: GS-5
Duration:  1 year fixed term (renewable)
Duty Station: Accra

Purpose:  The incumbent will be based at the offices of UNHRD and will be required to perform the following duties:-

A. Major Duties And Responsibilities:

1. Provide assistance in specific technical areas of competence, i.e. air operations, road transport, port operations,
freight forwarding, clearing of goods, fleet management, the incumbent will be expected to assist in the preparation of
logistics / work plans for the above.

2. Assist logistics operations & all logistics assets in order to ensure timely and cost effective delivery of WFP and non
WFP cargo.

3. Assist with operational transport matters arising in country in accordance with corporate standards.

4. Gather market intelligence through research and continually update UNHRDs transporter shortlists.

5. Ensure all goods receipts and dispatches are properly recorded and relevant databases are kept clean and up to date.

6. Ensure all related staff are kept aware of the logistics activities of the depot at all times to facilitate smooth  operations.

B. Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Secondary School Education.

.  At least (3) three years or more of progressively responsible support experience including at least two years in the field of finance, accounting, transport, insurance, statistics, operations, administrative services of other related field. At
least one year at G4 level or equivalent.

. Excellent knowledge of computer software.

Language: Fluency in both written and oral English.

Applicants should submit their applications with 3 references, including their  curriculum vitae in sealed envelopes marked "Logistics Assistant (HRD)" and addresses to the following:

The Human Resource Unit,
World Food Programme
No. 7 7th Rangoon Close, Cantonments
P.O. Box 1423, Accra, Ghana.

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.