Volunteering Opportunity at UN in Palestine: Supply and Logistics Assistant
Applicant criteria
- 27 - 60
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
UN Volunteers platform is offering a volunteering opportunity at UNICEF (Jerusalem, Palestine) as a Supply and Logistics Assistant. The UNV Supply Assistant is established to support the procurement activities for multiple projects.
Volunteer duration:
12 months (with possibility of extension)
Duties & responsibilities
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Supply and Logistics Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Supply Assistant will:
- Support the supply unit to draft tender documents (Requests for Quotations, Invitations to Bid, Requests for Proposals), and assists in the implementation of the tender process;
- Maintain and update the supplier database;
- Support the sourcing of relevant suppliers of goods and services, ensures completeness of suppliers’ profiles documentation and communicates with suppliers with regards to adherence to timelines during tendering process etc.;
Eligibility criteria
- Age: 27 - 80
- Nationality: Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
- Languages: Arabic, Level: Mother tongue, Required English, Level: Fluent, Required Hebrew, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
- Required education level: Bachelor degree or equivalent in Administration, Logistics or Procurement
- Required experience:
- 3 years of experience in professional work experience at the national and/or international level in administration or procurement, or other relevant programmes; experience with working in the UN or other international development organization;
- Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
- Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
- Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
- Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
- Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
- Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
- Sound security awareness;
- Have affinity with or interest in human relief, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
About UN Volunteers:
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program contributes to sustainable human development through volunteerism worldwide.
Online volunteering allows organizations and volunteers to team up to address sustainable development challenges – anywhere in the world, from any device. Online volunteering is fast, easy – and most of all, effective.
Through the Online Volunteering service, UNV offers:
A global platform for organizations and online volunteers to connect.
An easy-search database of online volunteering opportunities.
Tools to manage volunteers’ and organizations’ online collaboration.
Access to online volunteering experiences, best practices and lessons learned.
The possibility for volunteers and organizations to expand their networks.
The advantage of the universal reach and neutrality of the United Nations.
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