Sr. Logistics Assistant / Database Specialist

 

WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME-OPT
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT  : 040/09      
Deadline for application:28 December 2009   
 

        

This vacancy is open only to nationals. Both female and male candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Sr. Logistics Assistant / Database Specialist       Contract: Service Contract                             Location: oPT Country Office, Jerusalem                   
Accountabilities: Within delegated authority, the Senior Logistics Assistant / Database Specialist 

will be responsible for the following duties.
-Building  and developing  an NFI cargo tracking and invoicing Database as per User specifications
-Preparing  User manuals  for the database
-Ensuring  the functionality of the database, including data security and interface design.
-Performing  overall data maintenance, including data cleaning and data migration.
-Ensuring data consistency among various replicas/applications installed on user machines.
-Periodically reviewing  information in the database and highlighting  anomalies or seemingly inconsistent information with concerned focal points.
-Assisting  and responding  to queries from database users, related to entry and usage of the database.
-Training  database users on accurate data entry and querying the database.
-Providing  information to management from existing queries and reports, or run new queries when needed.
-Briefing  new users on the use of database and performing  installation on their computer.
-Performing  data entry and document validation when required
-Managing  the data entry staff  to ensure timely and accurate entry of data, timely submission of reports, and ensuring that the database accurately reflects actual cargo movements, cargo requests, costs and invoicing status.
-Monitoring  the performance of data entry staff and maintaining sufficient staffing levels to operate efficiently.
-Ensuring all Cargo Tracking hardcopy files are properly maintained and archived as required.
-Analyzing all the data that is produced from the CTS and identifying  any means of improving the overall efficiency to produce data or automate any processes required to achieve this.
-Managing and ensuring that software maintenance routines are strictly adhered to and that all data is backed up.
-Performing  any other duties specified by the Head of Logistics, as and when required.

QUALIFICATION AND EDUCATION:
Education:
Secondary school education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in a field related to WFP logistics/transport activities.

Experience:
 At least five years of practical commercial/professional experience in one or more of the programming in Oracle.

Knowledge and skills :
Experience in computer harware and software, including Oracle databases. Knowledge of WFP administrative regulations and rules, and WFP policies and procedures in the area of work.

Languages:
 Fluency both in written and oral English and Arabic.
-Interested candidates are requested to specify the Vacancy number and Vacancy title on the subject of the email.
Nationals meeting these qualifications are requested to send their CVs to:
UN / World Food Programme
 e-mail to:  [email protected]