Logistics and administrative associate

UNDP Moldova is seeking to employ a professional Logistics and Administrative Associate within the European Union – funded project European Union Border Assistance Mission to Moldova and Ukraine (EUBAM). Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Administration, Logistics and Administrative Associate is responsible for the following:

Summary of key functions:

•Maintains activities related to Mission logistics, procurement of goods, works and services (including short-term consultants hired under ICs), and administrative backstopping
•Ensures timely provision of administrative and logistics support services to the Mission staff and facilities
•Implementation of sourcing strategy
•Control of Mission assets
•Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

Qualifications and skills required:

•University Degree in Business Management, Economics, Management or related field. Specialized training in administration, logistics, procurement, project management or related discipline would be considered an asset
•Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible administrative and/or procurement experience is required at national or international level
•Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), advance knowledge of automated procurement systems, experience in handling of web based management systems is desirable
•Valid driving licence
•Fluency in Romanian, English and Russian languages
•Working knowledge of one or more additional languages relevant for Moldova, including Bulgarian, Gagauzian, Romani, Ukrainian or sign language would be an asset

Interested persons should apply on-line by following the link http://www.undp.md/employment/index.shtml by 2 April 2012. Only those short listed will be contacted.