UNESCO/ National Logistics Assistant

The UNESCO Office in Ramallah is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of National Logistics Assistant to be based at UNESCO office in Ramallah The incumbent will provide logistical support to the Office‘s activities primarily in Gaza
Duties and Responsibilities:
-Making all arrangements related to official travel (visa, booking, tickets, travel orders, Coordination and organization of all logistical and security aspects related to staff travel and consultant missions in and out of Gaza, including circulation of security advisories to staff/consultants, issuance of visas, preparation of transportation, accommodation and security clearances;
-Providing logistical support to the Project Antenna in Gaza, including: (i) purchase and maintenance of Office equipment - including communication and security equipment, and clearance and transportation to Gaza; (ii) identification and arrangement for new UNESCO premises in Gaza City. This task will be performed in close cooperation with the UNESCO Liaison Officer in Gaza and with the Security Focal point
- Procurement related to projects mainly in Gaza. Identify potential suppliers and liaise with the Logistics Cluster and Israeli authorities concerned for tax exemption and shipment of such equipment into Gaza or the West Bank;
- Providing elements for the planning, budgeting and monitoring of the running costs of the Gaza Project Antenna, in close consultation with the Administrative Officer and the UNESCO Liaison Officer in Gaza.
- Perform any other duties as may be required by the supervisor and/or Head of Office.
Qualification requirements:
Education: Minimum - High School Diploma. BA would be an asset.
Professional experience in the area of logistical support, either with a UN organization or an international NGO operating in the oPt
Language skills: English and Hebrew
Other skills: ability to use standard computer software, good communication skills, capacity to work under pressure and with short deadlines, flexibility and capacity to adapt to new situations.
Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their CVs with covering letter no later than 17 August 2009 clearly indicating the reference “National Logistics Assistant“ to the following address: By fax no.: 02-2959741 or e-mail: [email protected]
UNESCO is an equal opportunity employer and a non-smoking organization

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