UNDP Jobs - 54241- Warehouse Specialist

Warehouse Specialist - Individual Consultant

Location :

Lusaka, Zambia and home-based

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Apr-2015

Application Deadline :

15-Mar-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

30 days

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Candidates interested in this consultancy should access the procurement notice Individual Consultant - Warehouse Specialist at the following link:

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=20824

Please do not send your application through this website. Kindly review the procurement notice and send your complete application to pso.bidtender@undp.org no later than 15 March 2015, 23.59 hrs New York, USA time.

Duties and Responsibilities

For a full description of the responsibilities as well as the project overview, please view the procurement notice Individual Consultant - Warehouse Specialist at the following link:

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=20824

Competencies

For a full description of the responsibilities as well as the project overview, please view the procurement notice Individual Consultant - Warehouse Specialist at the following link:

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=20824

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s degree in logistics, warehouse management or related field or equivalent.

Experience:

Minimum 10 years’ experience in logistics and warehouse management;
At least 5 years’ experience in design of warehouse infrastructure including storage and handling equipment;
Experience in preparation of tender documents for and/or procurement in storage and handling equipment for at least two relevant projects;
Experience in pharmaceutical warehousing and distribution is a key asset;
Experience in design and implementation of warehouse software is an asset;
Knowledge of bar code reading systems is of importance;
Experience in developing countries and the African region is essential.

Candidates interested in this consultancy should access the procurement notice Individual Consultant - Warehouse Specialist at the following link:

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=20824