UNECA Shipping Unit Assistant Jobs 2024 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs

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UNECA Shipping Unit Assistant Jobs 2024 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs.

UNECA Ethiopia looking for “Shipping Unit Assistant”.

Applicants with a High School Diploma may apply on or before 16th May, 2024.

Established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN) in 1958 as one of the UN’s five regional commissions, ECA’s mandate is to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa’s development. Made up of 54 member States, and playing a dual role as a regional arm of the UN and as a key component of the African institutional landscape, ECA is well positioned to make unique contributions to address the Continent’s development challenges.

The UNECA has published a job vacancy announcement on 11th May, 2024 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Shipping Unit Assistant to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

UNECA Job Vacancy 2024

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Shipping Unit Supervisor and the overall direction of the Chief of Section, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Processing all inbound shipments of official goods and staff members PE/HHG and vehicle
Processing all outbound shipments of official goods and staff members PE/HHG and vehicle
Processing all inbound shipments of UN agencies and secretariats that have MoU with UNECA
Processing all outbound shipments of UN agencies and secretariats that have MoU with UNECA
Maintain duty free privileges according with host country agreement between Ethiopia and United Nations and Staff rules
Clearance and delivery of conference equipment and press equipment for various meeting at UNECA
Advise and provide explanation on any query raised by international staff members on the duty-free privileges for the importation of HHG and vehicle
Solicit quotations for potential and recognize clearing Agent
Management of petty cash
Assist international staff and local staff members on their PE/HHG at Government Office
Arrange note verbals and letter required by different regulatory bodies
Organizing and file all in bound and out bound official shipments and International Staff member shipment files
Drafts a variety of correspondence
Resolves issues/problems related to delivered goods, including discrepancies between purchase orders and items/quantities shipped or received; prepares and signs Return to Vendor forms for unacceptable and/or damaged goods received
Submitting the pre import permit and following up government regulatory bodies involved in importation of regulated cargos
Submitting import release and following up government regulatory bodies involved in importation of regulated cargos
Review and confirm forwarder invoices submitted to shipping unit against RFQ and to also review the storage and demurrage charges against the shipment timeline. Once reviewed, then to engage the forwarder to secure credit note as required
Attending meetings with different regulatory bodies representatives, as necessary, in regard to import and export of official cargo on the secretariat or international staff whenever any issue is faced during import and export of different cargos
Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and Chief of the Section.

Position in Organization:

Posting Title: Shipping Unit Assistant
Job Opening ID: 234479
Job Network: Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain
Job Family: Logistics and Supply Chain
Category and Level: Consultants, CON
Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA
Department/Office: Economic Commission for Africa
Date Posted: May 10, 2024
Deadline: May 16, 2024

Minimum Requirement:

Education:

High School Diploma.

Experience:

At least five years of progressively responsible experience in Customs clearing process.

Languages:

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Excellent English writing ability is a must. Knowledge of French or another official United Nations language is an advantage.