The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Mali wishes to recruit for the following position: 
Title:     Supply Assistant
Level:    GS-5 (General Services)
Type of Appointment:      Temporary (TA)
Duration:  364 days
Section:   Operations/Supply & Logistics
Duty Station    :    Bamako, Mali
Date of issue   :     08 October 2013
Date of closure:    18 October 2013
PURPOSE OF THE POST
Under the general supervision of the Supply Officer, assists Supply section in administrative tasks.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists in the collection of proforma invoices by preparing requests for quotation and tabulating sheets.
Helps to maintain Supply files in order and up to date. Selects and makes pertinent abstracts, and undertakes searches for information
Assists in the Follow up of local deliveries and track Suppliers payment.
Assists in the reporting of all transactions in VISION
Assists in the reception of suppliers invoices, attaches necessary background information and maintains follow-up system.
Maintains & updates (Keeps) list of supply contacts (suppliers, ministers, government officials, NGOs and transit agents).
Performs other duties, as required.
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Education:End of secondary school degree
Experience:5 years of professional experience in general Administration or Supply and Logistics.
Language(s): Fluency in French and good working knowledge of English required.
Computer skills:Knowledge in Excel and other software is a prerequisite.    
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
The application letter, together with a detailed CV and a completed UN Personal History Form P-11 (available on UNICEF’s website: (https://www.malipages.comwww.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc) should be sent by mail to Mali_Recruitment@unicef.org
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
UNICEF is a non-smoking environment.
Applications from qualified female candidates are encouraged.