Under the direct supervision of the senior logistics assistant, and in coordination with other logistics staff and other departments of the organization, the incumbent will:

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

•   In accordance with established procedures, thoroughly check the information recorded in hard-copy documents for clarity and corrections
•   Enter data from these documents into the office’s commodity tracking database system
•   Maintain filing systems and archives for swift and easy retrieval of information
•   Identify and report the type and number of data errors that occur in the commodity tracking system and recommend ways of reducing them
•   Analyze data from the commodity tracking system and report any discrepancies or irregularities to the senior logistics assistant
•   Ensure that all information and reports requested are provided promptly and efficiently
•   Liaise with other logistics colleagues to resolve any queries or discrepancies in reports or records
•   Collect and organize information, which could be used to improve the quality of existing information systems and communicate this information to the senior logistic assistant
•   Share  knowledge and experience with other staff members and work to foster team spirit
•   Monitor and record the frequency of data transfer between all locations within the country
•   Perform The duties of the senior logistics assistant during his or her absence
•   Provide reports and analysis of the .status of deliveries in relation to commodity allocations, of logistical transactions such as re-allocations and of any loans and swap arrangement
•   Perform any other related duties requested by the senior logistics assistant

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Secondary school education
•   At least four (4)years of progressively responsible logistics and supply chain
•   management experience in a company, national or international organization or NGO
•   Excellent knowledge of Microsoft software applications, particularly MS Office
•   Good  working  knowledge  of Oracle  or  another  relational   database management system

Language

•   Fluency in both written and oral English.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should submit their applications with 3 references including Curriculum Vitae in sealed envelopes marked "Logistics Assistant (COMPAS)" and sent to the address below or hand-delivered to WFP Office, located after the Fire Service traffic light towards Flair Catering or Kumodzi Hospital:

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

Closing Date: 25 November, 2013

•   ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES MEETING THE CRITERIA WILL BE CONTACTED.
•   QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY