CHIEF OF UNIT, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) in Jerusalem. The Chief Supply Chain Management reports to the Deputy Chief Mission Support. S/he is responsible for the overall management of an integrated supply chain, covering the areas of planning and execution inventory management, procurement, transportation and freight planning (air, land, sea), expediting movement and tracking. Responsibilities Within limits of delegated authority, the Chief Supply Chain Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties. •Manages supply and related service issues that affect the field mission, including managing, coordinating and supervising the work of the Acquisition Planning, Procurement, Performance Management, Supply Chain Business Intelligence, MOVCON, and Central warehouse operations. •Formulates and oversees supply support required by the field mission (e.g., requisitioning and procurement of goods and services, solicitations, contract management, transportation management, and receipt and inspection, etc.) •Coordinates between senior management at Mission, UNHQ, and as applicable, UN Agencies, Programmes and Funds to establish priorities and develop comprehensive supply chain support plans for the list of a mission. •Manages overall Supply Chain Management Section input into the acquisition process, e.g., budget formulation, acquisition planning, development of scope of work, specifications, requisitions, participation in technical evaluations, submissions to Local Committee Contracts (LCC). •Develops and recommends mission supply operations Results Based Budgeting (RBB) and detailed budget submissions, incorporating all requirements of the various supply clients, ensuring that funds proposed are adequate to meet support services and supply needs. •Monitors expenditures and approves requisitions for provision, acquisition, and contracting of services and acquisition of supply related equipment and supplies. •Initiates and oversees periodic reviews of policies, practices and directives to ensure best practices in supply issues, standards and procedures. •Lead the performance reporting based on SCOR (Supply Chain Operations Reference) metrics and mission Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Evaluate operational, analytical and strategic reporting solutions. Validate mission-specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), dashboards for BI and ensure integration and automation of data flow to the designated SCM dashboards, in consultation with relevant sections/units as needed. •Develops Supply Chain Management Section business plans and monitors the implementation of individual work plans. •Develops, trains, and monitors performance of personnel within the section. Interviews/evaluates candidates for job openings. •Performs other related duties as required. Work implies frequent interaction with the following: Counterparts in DOS DCMS and mission management Members of Headquarters Committee on Contracts Legal and Finance Officers, Military Planning Officers Representatives from Permanent missions to the UN, other UN agencies and Embassy personnel Military Advisers/Counselors at Permanent Missions National and local government officials Suppliers Internal/External Auditors/OIOS Results Expected: Effectively manages and coordinates all aspects of the mission’s end-to-end supply chain management. Provides advice on a wide range of complex issues and problems. Establishes effective collaboration and partnerships with officials at all levels inside and outside the organization. Effectively guides and supports staff in meeting their objectives and outputs. Effectively develops staff under his/her supervision, including their on-going learning and developing. Competencies •Professionalism – Demonstrated ability to provide seasoned technical advice to managers across the entire range of supply functions; ability to manage a supply programme in a field operation; demonstrated effectiveness in the development of policy and procedures for field supply support; demonstrated fiscal awareness and responsibility and thorough knowledge of UN financial rules and regulations. Knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines related to supply and seasoned knowledge of the institutions of the UN system. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. •Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. Managerial Competencies: •Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. •Empowering Others: Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations, and gives staff autonomy in important areas of their work; encourages others to set challenging goals; holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility; genuinely values all staff members’ input and expertise; shows appreciation and rewards achievement and effort; involves others when making decisions that affect them. Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, public administration, logistics, law, or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Certifications in project management (SCOR-P is mandatory, with CSCP, Prince 2, and Lean Six Sigma are desirable Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in the development, planning, management and support of international commercial operations, military or field missions is required. Experience in managing deployment, rotation, and shipment of personal effects and logistics supply operations in an international setting is essential. Experience in managing major projects and procurement or global service contract(s) is desirable. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this position fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of a second UN language is an advantage Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special Notice For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 29 February 2020, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Central African Republic, China, Comoros, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Monaco, Mozambique, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. 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