Vacancy No.: VA/FPA/KEN/17/2009
Position Title: Logistics Manager for the Kenya 2009 Population and Housing Census Preparation (SB 4)
Location: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Offices
Duration: 8 months
Start Date: As soon as possible
Reporting to: Director-General, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
Introduction and Background:
The Kenya Government is undertaking the 2009 Population and Housing Censuses under the Statistics Act, 2006. The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is mandated to implement the censuses.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and other partners have been providing support to the census activities. Under the 2009 Annual Work Plan, components of the census activities are being funded through UNFPA support; the engagement of a Logistics Manager being one of the major activities approved for funding.
Terms of Reference:
The Logistics Manager will provide support to the Census Secretariat in the efficient management of field operations (personnel, equipment and transportation).
He/She will provide logistical support to field Staff and program administration on a daily basis.
Team work and the ability to follow directives are necessary for success within this position.
The successful candidate will develop and execute a comprehensive plan to handle census logistics (transportation of materials and personnel, keeping an inventory of all census equipment and materials, and distribution of materials, and the general coordination of the exercise).
Specific Tasks:
Reporting to the Director General, and working closely with the Census Secretariat, the Logistics Manager will:
Position Title: Logistics Manager for the Kenya 2009 Population and Housing Census Preparation (SB 4)
Location: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Offices
Duration: 8 months
Start Date: As soon as possible
Reporting to: Director-General, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
Introduction and Background:
The Kenya Government is undertaking the 2009 Population and Housing Censuses under the Statistics Act, 2006. The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is mandated to implement the censuses.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and other partners have been providing support to the census activities. Under the 2009 Annual Work Plan, components of the census activities are being funded through UNFPA support; the engagement of a Logistics Manager being one of the major activities approved for funding.
Terms of Reference:
The Logistics Manager will provide support to the Census Secretariat in the efficient management of field operations (personnel, equipment and transportation).
He/She will provide logistical support to field Staff and program administration on a daily basis.
Team work and the ability to follow directives are necessary for success within this position.
The successful candidate will develop and execute a comprehensive plan to handle census logistics (transportation of materials and personnel, keeping an inventory of all census equipment and materials, and distribution of materials, and the general coordination of the exercise).
Specific Tasks:
Reporting to the Director General, and working closely with the Census Secretariat, the Logistics Manager will:
- Provide logistical support to the Census Secretariat.
- Develop and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive census logistics strategy.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive proposal for census transportation.
- Assist with taking inventory of requisite census equipment amid materials.
- Attend census secretariat meetings.
- Ensure timely availability of equipment, materials and travel arrangements required for census purposes and prompt delivery of the same to the intended destinations.
- Ensure timely mobilization and proper maintenance of transport facilities required for the census.
- Develop a comprehensive plan for packaging and delivery of census questionnaires and other materials to training venues and enumeration areas, and systematic procedures for the return and storage of completed census questionnaires and other materials.
Skills Requirements:
The successful applicant must be in possession of a minimum of a Masters Degree in management, business administration, or any social science field (sociology, demography etc) with at least 10 years of experience at senior management level.
The experience and knowledge required for this assignment include:
The successful applicant must be in possession of a minimum of a Masters Degree in management, business administration, or any social science field (sociology, demography etc) with at least 10 years of experience at senior management level.
The experience and knowledge required for this assignment include:
- Must have experience in conducting large -scale National exercises;
- Be able to work under pressure;
- Must demonstrate the ability to maintain good working relationships;
- Must be flexible in work habits and schedules, and ready to travel extensively around the country;
- Must have at least 10 years relevant experience at senior management level; and
- Must have knowledge of Government operations.
Deliverables:
The following outputs, which should be satisfactory to both KNBS and UNFPA, are expected:
The following outputs, which should be satisfactory to both KNBS and UNFPA, are expected:
- Census logistics strategy; and
- A report on census logistics at the end of the assignment.
Duration of Assignment:
- The assignment is for 8 months. The successful candidate must be ready to work over weekends and holidays, and for long hours.
Conditions:
- Remuneration for the assignment will follow the UN regulations in the Country and in consultation with the UNFPA Kenya Country Office.
The UNFPA Representative
UN Complex Gigiri, Block Q, Room 205
P.O. Box 30218, 00100
NAIROBI,
OR
Email address: recruit.unfpa @ undp.org
The deadline for receiving applications is Saturday, 4 July, 2009
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