Supply Chain Associate (Asset)

About the role

IOM, a UN-related organization, is recruiting a Supply Chain Associate (Asset) in Kabul, Afghanistan. Reporting to the Supply Chain Officer - Logistics in Afghanistan and directly to the senior Logistics Associate, the postholder assists the Asset management activities of the IOM Mission in Kabul. Applications are accepted from internal and external candidates.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate asset records in WAVE/FlexiPro and keep the asset register up to date, with assets identified, tagged, recorded and assigned to a custodian or location.
• Coordinate receipt, inspection, recording and allocation of new assets against purchase orders and delivery documents, and handle transfers and reassignments.
• Carry out periodic physical inventory counts, reconcile them with system records and follow up on discrepancies and missing assets.
• Monitor asset condition and usage, and coordinate maintenance, repair, replacement and warranty services.
• Track insurance coverage, warranties and service agreements, and follow up on insurance claims and reporting of losses or damages.
• Support the identification and disposal of obsolete, surplus, damaged or uneconomical assets.
• Reconcile asset records with financial records and provide asset information and reports.
• Brief, train and guide staff and junior SCM personnel on asset management procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field with three years of relevant experience; or high school diploma with five years of experience.
• Experience in procurement and logistics with vendors and service providers, and with asset management processes.
• Fluency in English (oral and written); working knowledge of Pashto or Dari is required.
• Advantages: certification in procurement, logistics or supply chain; experience with IOM/UN procurement and logistics rules; experience in an international organisation.

Required skills

• High level of computer literacy.
• Clear, concise reporting and excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prepare realistic resource requirements.