Receiving & Inspection Assistant

About the role

The United Nations Support Office in Haiti is seeking a Receiving & Inspection Assistant to manage the entry, verification and registration of all incoming assets, equipment and commodities for the mission. Based in Port‑au‑Prince, you will support the Centralised Warehouse Section under the supervision of the Chief of Section.

Key responsibilities

• Receive and inspect all consignments, verifying quantity, specifications and condition against purchase orders, contracts and accompanying documents.
• Coordinate with Movement Control and Transport Units to track arrival schedules of mission cargo, vendor deliveries and inter‑mission transfers.
• Conduct quality and quantity inspections, document discrepancies, shortages, surpluses or damage, manage rejections and support claim processes.
• Process receiving and inspection reports and record goods receipt in the Umoja system within established timelines.
• Provide receipt and performance evidence for procurement contract‑performance evaluations.
• Maintain audit trails and internal‑control discipline for the goods‑in process and supervise unit staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• Knowledge of UN supply chain policies, acquisition planning, logistics, procurement and requisitioning processes.
• Ability to execute processes, maintain accurate records and resolve data discrepancies.
• Strong judgment, professionalism and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Conscientious, efficient and motivated by professional standards.

Required skills

• Umoja (UN procurement and logistics system)

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a UN mission supporting critical security and humanitarian operations.
• Professional development in an international environment.