Stock Material & Inspector Assistant | مساعد تفتيش المواد والمخزون
Location : Gaza Field
Type of Appointment : Limited Duration Contract
Deadline for Application : 21 May 2017
Vacancy Announcement Number : 01-05-2017
Grade : Band “C”
Department/Division : Logistics
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the ideal candidate:
- Receives, inspects and issues the construction materials that are entering into Gaza through Kerem Shalom based on the daily coordination requirements;
- Reports any discrepancies between the load notes and the cargo to the Project coordinator and convoy if required the confiscated extra materials to Karni or Rafah warehouses.
- Ensures the implementation of daily reconstruction team operations and maintain a reception and issuance tracker related to the construction materials. Report on daily basis to the reconstruction team based in Gaza Field Office.
- Convoys the trucks loaded with construction materials to the construction sites of the concrete factories. Undertakes random checks at the construction sites and factories to monitor the good handling and usage construction materials.
- Report any attempts from the contractor/ director of factories to misuse/misappropriate the construction materials by checking/verifying that the available stocks in situ and the quality of materials correspond to what was initially issued the day before.
- Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Two years diploma in business and office practice, business administration, public administration, commerce, public works or related field. (civil engineering is considered as a related field)
- At least 4 years of administrative work, preferably related in supply chain, business administration or public works operations. Technical background being an asset.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills; proven ability in establishing effective internal work relationships at all levels;
- Advanced skills in MS Office applications;
- Strong organizational capacities.
- Possession of a valid driving license
- It’s desirable to have advanced training course in business, public works or supply chains and office practice
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Experience in construction material supply chain will be an asset
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
- Basic Salary: Monthly basic salary $818.50; and monthly dependency allowance $18.65 and Group Medical Insurance GMI $12.00.
- Contract Duration: Six months. Extension is subject to continued need, availability of funds and satisfactory service.
- Leave: 2.5 per month
- Other conditions of service and benefits may apply.
- Employment for this post might be either on full-time or part-time basis based on the needs. Announcing this modality does not mean that it would definitely be used. It would rather give the Agency the flexibility to use both full time and part time contracts based on the work needs and the personal circumstances or preferences of the staff member.
- A regular staff member can apply to this LDC post but will not be allowed to assume such post through
secondment as he/she needs to leave his/her current post to accept LDC appointment.
EQUIVALENCY
When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Director of Human Resources; in consultation with the Director of UNRWA Operations, Gaza may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualifications, additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience.
NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.
ASSESSMENT METHOD
Qualified candidates will be required to undergo tests and a competency based interview. To learn more about positive and negative indicators of professional behaviours within the UN competencies, you may review the UN Competency Development – A Practical Guide
GENERAL INFORMATION
UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking working environment.
UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women. It is Agency policy to give full consideration to disabled candidates whose disability does not militate against the effective performance of the duties of the post. UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications equally from men and women. Where there are two or more equally qualified candidates, selection preference will normally be given to internal candidates, Palestine Refugees and candidates of the under-represented gender. With their prior agreement, candidates who are approved as suitable for appointment but are not the selected candidate for this vacancy, will be placed on the Agency’s roster of pre-approved candidates for a period of up to one year, and may be considered for future vacancies in the same position. The Agency maintains the discretion to fill future vacancies for this position from the roster without re-advertising the vacancy.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have got the skills and experience required above, and want to make an active and lasting contribution to improving the lives of Palestine refugees, then register on
by creating a personal profile and completing the Personal History Form. Only applications received through this website will be considered. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Candidates may also be invited to take a technical exam in order further evaluate their qualifications for the post. Due to a high volume of applications received, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts.
As an Area post, preference will be given to local candidates already based in the duty station of the post.
