Logistics Assistant (G-5) – Kabul

About the role

Join UNICEF Afghanistan as a Logistics Assistant to ensure essential programme supplies are delivered efficiently and on time. You will provide operational and administrative support across in‑country logistics, warehousing and inventory management, helping maintain an effective supply chain while complying with UNICEF policies.

Key responsibilities

• Support logistics planning and operations, including shipment monitoring, customs clearance, transport, warehousing and distribution.
• Liaise with programme, supply colleagues and external service providers; maintain accurate logistics documentation and records.
• Monitor service‑provider performance and help resolve operational issues to facilitate timely delivery.
• Assist with warehousing and inventory management: assess storage capacity, receive and dispatch supplies, produce stock reports, conduct physical inventory counts and uphold internal controls.
• Monitor stock levels and expiry dates, applying FIFO and FEFO principles, and support appropriate disposal of commodities when required.

Required profile

• Completion of secondary education (high school diploma); preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to supply chain, business administration, contract/commercial law or a relevant field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant administrative experience in supply chain management, with emphasis on logistics, warehousing, customs clearance and transportation.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain and logistics processes.

Required skills