Logistics Assistant

The UNOPS Peace and Security Centre (PSC) is a principal service provider in the field of mine action with the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), UNDP, UNICEF, Governments of mine-affected countries and other mine action partners. The Centre is responsible for administering, providing support and providing oversight of the day-to-day management of the Project Field offices, both according to the client requirements and in line with UNOPS rules and regulations. It is headed by the Centre Director who has the overall authority and accountability for the performance of the Peace and Security Cluster on behalf of its clients.

The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) established a regional support office, the Entebbe Support Base (ESB) in November of 2016.  This office provides regional support to various UNMAS programmes namely but not limited to Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and the Abyei Administrative Area. The areas of support include Procurement, Logistics, Human Resources, Finance and Contracts Management.

• Assist in the implementation of a coherent logistical supply system in accordance with UNOPS PSC and mission systems;
• Assist in processing the incoming and outgoing movement of personnel and equipment as required by the ESB in accordance with UNOPS, ESB and mission rules and regulations;
• Assist with data capturing for inventory in line with UNOPS PSC Asset Management Standard Operating Procedure (SOP);
• Assist the logistics team in overseeing the vehicle pool for providing transportation services as required by the office, and to meet logistical requirements;
• Prepare monthly vehicle trip summaries;
• Assist to oversee maintenance and servicing of vehicles with mission workshop and update details of services into vehicle files;
• Assist with any procurement of items as directed by Procurement SSO or Logistics SSO;
• Ensures the safe and proper storage of all UNOPS PSC assets at ESB as per the UNOPS ESB Warehouse management SOP;
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Secondary education (High School Diploma or equivalent) combined with five (5) years of relevant experience is required OR 
• A First level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement or other relevant field combined with one (1) year of relevant experience.

• This is a local position, therefore only nationals of Uganda will be considered. 
  
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 
• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Work-life harmonization 

We value our people and recognize the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. UNOPS has a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offers flexible working options. This applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types across the globe.

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peace building, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission 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. Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations. With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it. A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.