
Logistics Assistant
Category | Grade:General | G-3Deadline:3 Aug 2026Job ID:35612Posted on:20 Jul 2026
Overview
The Logistics Assistant will support UNFPA’s Dakar office with procurement, travel, events, shipments, inventory and asset control. The role will prepare purchasing documents, maintain supplier and logistics records in Atlas, monitor service delivery and provide operational backup to the procurement team.
Department: Country Office
Languages
Required: French
Desired: English
Job Areas
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
Minimum Experience
5 years
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Prepare procurement plans, requests for quotation and award documentation
- Create requisitions and purchase orders and maintain supplier records in Atlas
- Track shipments, vendor performance, inventory and office assets
- Coordinate travel, events and related logistical arrangements
- Provide operational backup to the Procurement Associate
Requirements
- Completed secondary education
- At least five years of relevant administration, logistics or office-management experience
- Proficiency with office software and enterprise resource planning systems
- Fluency in French
Skills
Procurement administrationLogistics coordinationVendor managementInventory controlTravel and event logisticsRecords management
Tools
Atlas
Additional info
- Locally recruited General Service position
- Benefits include health insurance