Chief of Unit, Technical Services (Chief Supply Chain Management)

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This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

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The salary for this job should be between 127,358 USD and 164,202 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located within the Mission Support Service of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. The position is based in Tripoli, Libya (Tripoli is classified as a Hardship "E" duty station and a non-family duty station). The incumbent will be under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission Support.

On 15 September 2020, the Security Council renewed the mandate of United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) for one year, through resolution 2542 (2020). The Security Council has tasked UNSMIL, as an integrated special political mission, in full accordance with the principles of national ownership, to exercise mediation and through its good offices to: (i) further an inclusive political process and security and economic dialogue; (ii) further the continued implementation of the Libya Political Agreement; (iii) help consolidate the governance, security and economic arrangements of the Government of National Accord, including support for economic reform in collaboration with international financial institutions; (iv) help to achieve a ceasefire and, once it is agreed by the Libyan parties, provide appropriate support to its implementation; (v) support subsequent phases of the Libyan transition process, including the constitutional process and the organisation of elections; (vi) coordinate and engage closely with international actors including neighboring countries and regional organisations; (vii) provide support to key Libyan institutions; (viii) support, on request, the provision of essential services and delivery of humanitarian assistance, including in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in accordance with humanitarian principles; (ix) monitor and report abuses and violations of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law, including sexual violence in conflict, notably through the effective deployment of women and child protection advisers; (x) provide support in securing uncontrolled arms and related materiel and countering their proliferation; and (xi) co-ordinate international assistance, and provision of advice and assistance to GNA-led efforts to stabilise post-conflict zones, including those liberated from Da’esh. On 16 April 2021, the Security Council, through resolution 2570 (2021), tasked UNSMIL to provide support to the Libyan-led and Libyan-owned ceasefire monitoring mechanism including through the facilitation of confidence-building measures and the scalable and incremental deployment of UNSMIL ceasefire monitors.

Responsibilities Within limits of delegated authority, the incumbent 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 Field Technology Unit, Property Management Unit, Engineering and Facilities Management Unit, Centralized Requisitions Unit, Air Operations and Movement Control Unit, Transport Unit and Life Support/Logistics Unit. – Exercises managerial and supervisory control over all technical and logistic support required by current and future operations, and the accountable stewardship of the funds budgeted for that purpose. – Maintains a close, cooperative relationship between Mission Support, senior Management at the Mission, UNHQ, UN Country Team members and Security Services, consulting and advising on technical and logistic matters. – Reviews mission and Country Team requirements for secure living and working accommodation, and proposes construction or renovation projects as appropriate, in consultation with all stakeholders. – Develops, prepares, coordinates and monitors overall technical and logistic support plans for all locations in the mission area, including forecasting, supply schedules and prioritizes requirements, and resolution of urgent operational needs. – Reports on all matters and monitor overall logistic support plans including logistics forecasting; supply schedules priorities or requirements; financial and budgetary issues and resolution of urgent operational needs. Chairs or serves as a member of field mission administrative and financial bodies -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.) 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. - Manage issues pertaining to disposition of the Local Property Survey Board (LPSB) and/or the Headquarters Property Survey Board (HPSB) as well as liaising with National relevant authorities to discuss problems regarding disposal/destruction of materials, issues of environmental concern with regards to national policies, compliance with national laws regarding exportation of scrap in case of international contractors involvement and others such as tasks pertaining to asset disposal. - Develop plans and strategies pertaining to mission stocks within the realms of United Nations’ Owned Equipment. This will involve periodic analysis in order to create savings in the logistics plans of the Mission in all areas of asset management. Provide expert advice on strategy on aspects of liquidation of United Nations Owned Equipment. - Perform other related duties as required.

Competencies PROFESSIONALISM – Excellent negotiating skills; proven leadership skills; discretion and sound judgment in applying technical and logistic expertise and management experience to resolve complex and/or sensitive issues; 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.

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 improvement, 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.

PLANNING AND 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.

COMMUNICATION – Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics Management or related field is required. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience At least 7 years progressively responsible experience in managing diverse technical and logistics operations in military, commercial or international organizations is required Experience in supervising major multi-disciplinary projects is required. Experience in managing deployment, rotation, and shipment of personal effects and logistics supply operations in an international setting is required. Experience at a supervisory level in UN peacekeeping or similar field operation is highly desirable. Experience in at least three areas of supply chain management: acquisition, procurement, supply chain planning, logistics, warehousing, asset and inventory management, passenger and cargo transportation, or contract management is desirable. Experience in managing highly complex supply chain management operations in a conflict or post-conflict environment with scarcity of resources is desirable. Experience in change management is desirable Experience in planning, deployment or sustaining field operations is desirable

Languages French and English are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required and fluency in Arabic is highly desirable.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by an informal interview.

Special Notice - This position is temporarily available for a period of one (1) year. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

• The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.

• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

  United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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