6 Months UNICEF Logistics Internship in Lusaka, Zambia (For Zambian Nationals only)

UNICEF Logistics Internship

The UNICEF Programme of Cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) is designed to address and mitigate the threat of poverty the country’s children face, while responding to the needs with interventions addressing the multiple causative factors.

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UNICEF Logistics Internship

How can you make a difference? 

The intern will support and ensure that UNICEF supplies are delivered to partners in a safe and timely manner using the most suitable and sustainable logistics solutions.

Under the direct supervision of the Supply and Logistic Specialist or Supply & Logistic Associate the Intern will have the following major duties/responsibilities and output expectations:

•            Support the tracking of UNICEF international shipments including customs clearance for timely delivery to partners or UNICEF warehouse.

•            Support the receipt and distribution of UNICEF supplies.

•            Support the monitoring of UNICEF third party transporters for in-country distribution.

•            Follow up with UNICEF programme sections to process Goods Receipt and Hand Over to Partners in a timely manner (GIT clearance).

•            Support the UNICEF warehouse inventory management and well as reporting analytics.

•            Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

UNICEF Logistics Internship Requirements

Qualifications and experience

Education:

A formal education in supply chain management is required practically in logistics, transport or inventory management is preferred. Alternatively, BA or procurement education is acceptable.

Work experience:

6 months professional experience (including internships or volunteer work) is an asset.

Skills and Competencies:

• Transport management
• Logistics management
• Inventory or stock control
• Warehouse management
• Customs clearance
• Professional/trades skills in supply chain management and logistics
• Good communication skills.
• Good Analytics skills with Excel
• Good interpersonal skill

Evaluation

Evaluation will be done at the end of the internship by the supervisor, and intern and a copy of the evaluation will be provided to the intern and the original submitted to HR.

Workplace and Duration

The duty station will be in Lusaka. The internship will be for-6 months.

Remarks:  

• UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.
• “UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for personnel with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.” 
• UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Application Deadline: 24 July 2023

Apply Here for the UNICEF Logistics Internship

UNICEF Logistics Internship