Logistics Assistant (G-5), FT, #13803, Kabul, Afghanistan

Role summary Join UNICEF Afghanistan as a Logistics Assistant and help ensure that essential programme supplies are delivered efficiently and on time. You will provide operational and administrative support across in-country logistics, warehousing and inventory management, helping to maintain an effective supply chain while ensuring compliance with UNICEF policies, procedures and standards. Duties and responsibilities In-Country Logistics: Support logistics planning and operations, including shipment and pipeline monitoring, customs clearance, transport, warehousing and distribution. Liaise with programme and supply colleagues and external service providers, maintain accurate logistics documentation and records, support monitoring of service-provider performance, and help resolve operational issues to facilitate the timely delivery of supplies. Warehousing and Inventory Management: Support effective warehousing and inventory management, including assessment and optimal use of storage capacity, receipt and dispatch of supplies, stock reporting, physical inventory counts and maintenance of accurate records and internal controls. Monitor stock levels and expiry dates, applying FIFO and FEFO principles, and support the appropriate disposal of commodities when required. If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Job Description Logistics Assistant - G-5 Kabul.pdf To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… Job requirements Education: Completion of secondary education (i.e., high school diploma) is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to supply chain, business administration, contract/commercial law, or another relevant technical field. Work Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of relevant administrative experience in supply chain management, with particular emphasis on logistics, including warehousing, customs clearance and transportation, is required. Skills: Strong knowledge of supply chain and logistics processes, public sector procurement, and relevant policies and procedures, together with strong skills in Microsoft Excel, work planning and prioritization, stakeholder coordination, and report writing, is required. Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.