Full Job Description

Grade : G3

Contractual Arrangement : Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 2 years (Extension subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance & continuing need for position)

Job Posting : Mar 22, 2023, 2:43:07 AM

Closing Date : Apr 12, 2023, 4:59:00 PM

Primary Location : United Arab Emirates-Dubai

Organization : EM/WHE WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE)

Schedule : Full-time

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure a timely and uninterrupted supply of critical health supplies in response tohealth emergencies including acute events such as natural disasters, outbreaksof infectious disease, and escalations in violent conflict around the world.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Receive, by offloading cargo from trucks and containers, and confirm the freight forwarder and supplier documentation is matching the physical receipt of goods by verifying the total number of pieces against the Air Waybill or Bill of Lading and the supplier documentation.

• Support the detailed inspection of health supplies by assisting with the review of the items, quantities, batches,expiry, unit of measure, and size and segregate items by Purchase Order Number,Batch Number, and Size when needed.

• Notify supervisors for goods delivered in a damaged condition or wrong quantities for initiating insurance claims or return of items.

• Operate material handling equipment (MHE) including forklifts and reach trucks tomanage the off-loading, put-away, picking, and loading of supplies whileensuring the routine maintenance and safe operation of the MHE.

• Make necessary arrangements for proper storage (including bar coding) and labelling of newly arrived products including the marking of items by stock owner, PO Number, and pallet ID according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Prepare health supplies for immediate dispatch via shipments by re-packaging, labelling, measuring, and weighing consignments and preparing a draft Packing List.

• Attend to the loading of cargo and cross-check the number of pallets, the items, and quantities are matching the Invoice and Packing List for a specific order with particular attention to the temperature requirements of the products and the final destination.

• Renew the emergency health kits by removing items with limited shelf-life, revising thelabels, replacing items, and resealing cartons and segregating items removedfor placement into quarantine, under the guidance and information received from the direct supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Completion of secondary education supplemented by logistical training.
Desirable: A post-secondary certificate is desirable

Experience

Essential: At least two years of progressive experience in the area of warehousing and logistics
Desirable: Relevant experience in the UN system.

Skills

• Good filing and organizational skills
• Demonstrated time and stress management skills.
• Good knowledge of WHO rules, manuals, practices/procedures and routines is an asset.

WHO Competencies

WHO global Competencies model at http://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1

• Teamwork

• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

• Communication

• Producing results

• Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Intermediate knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of Arabic.
Desirable:

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at AED 167,790 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

• The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion)are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs.

• Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to [email protected]

• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.

• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

• This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.

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