Logistics Assistant (UNFPA)

About the role

The Logistics Assistant provides essential logistics and procurement support to the UNFPA Country Office in Senegal, working under the guidance of the Country Representative and the supervision of the Procurement Associate. This role ensures that travel, conference, and procurement activities run smoothly, contributing to the effective implementation of UNFPA programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance of logistics activities with UNFPA rules, regulations, policies and strategies.
• Support travel, logistics and operations business processes, including implementation of internal SOPs.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of country office procurement plans.
• Provide travel and logistics support for conferences, workshops and retreats.
• Process procurement requests, manage inventories and support vendor performance appraisals.
• Prepare RFQ drafts, conduct local shopping, receive quotations, bids or proposals, and draft related memos.

Required profile

• Good knowledge of UNFPA administrative rules, guidelines and processes.
• Client‑oriented and results‑focused approach.
• Ability to interpret rules and procedures and provide clear support to programme staff.
• Experience working in a procurement or logistics environment is preferred.

Required skills