CHIEF OF UNIT, TRANSPORT

Overview

Oversee and manage transport unit operations effectively.

You have:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in business administration, economics, supply chain, logistics, transport management, or engineering is required.
• A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in fleet management operations, assets or property management, movement control, multi-modal transportation, logistics management or a related field is required.
• At least three (3) years in a supervisory position directly related to the coordination and management of a complex assets and/or equipment fleet in a UN entity or similar international organization is required.
• Experience in SAP (Maintenance Module, ECC, IBP) is required.
• Experience in quality management is desirable.
• English is required at UN Level II for reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Contract

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.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 90,970 USD and 117,287 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

The position of Chief of Unit, Transport P-4 is located in the Supply Chain Management Section at the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, Camp Faouar, Syria. The Chief of Unit, Transport is under the direct supervision of the Chief Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Chief of Unit, Transport, will be responsible for the following duties: • Plans, manages and supervises the provision of global assets and equipment support, which includes the United Nations Owned Equipment, Member State Contributed Equipment and commercial transportation services. • Develops and implements the Global Assets Management Program and manages it in accordance with the decisions of the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance and the Department of Operational Support (DMSPC/DOS) policies and directives on the acquisition, receipt, distribution, maintenance, utilization and disposal of the assets and equipment fleet. • Develops and implements the Assets Acquisition Plan, the Assets Maintenance and Care Plan, the Assets Life Cycle Management Plan and related activities optimized to meet operational requirements. • Develops and implements a cost-effective plan for the assets and equipment resupply of all supported entities, determining the appropriate means of support including equipment leasing or renting, Equipment-as-a-Service (EaaS), and other outsourcing models. • Liaises with UN agencies, non-government and government organizations, intergovernmental agencies and suppliers for the provision of assets and equipment fleet management support. • Ensures the inventory control and supervises the physical annual checks of assets and equipment. • Develops and implements standard operating procedures for relevant assets and equipment operations in field missions and other supported entities. • Manages the unit budget ensuring that the relevant UN financial regulations and rules are adhered to in activities of the Unit. • Supervises the preparation of performance reports and responses to internal and external audit observations. • Acts as a Certifying Officer with the overall responsibility for the efficient use and accurate accounting of all resources controlled and all expenditures made by the Unit. • Determines technical specifications for goods and services, reviews responses to bids and conducts technical evaluations to ensure that vendor’s proposals meet technical requirements. Coordinates requisition process with purchasing authorities. • Oversees contracts for the provision of goods and services and evaluates vendor's performance in coordination with the Contracts Management Unit and/or the Procurement Unit. • Ensures that quality control procedures are implemented and that plans and work processes comply with the established regulatory regime. • Ensures that UN equipment is used in accordance with UN regulations and rules, and that equipment usage data is correctly recorded. Ensures the accuracy and validity of data recorded in the management information systems. • Participates in various administrative bodies such as the Local Committee on Contracts, the Tenders Committee, the Local Property Survey Board and the Boards of Inquiry as appropriate. • Participates, in collaboration with insurance specialists, in resolving problems related to insurance policies for vehicles, plant, and equipment. • Develops the Unit Staffing Table and acts as the Line Manager to the Sub-Unit Managers. • Manages the allocation and rotation of appropriate work assignments. • Coordinates the individual annual Work Plans for Sub-Unit Managers and produces detailed performance assessments and evaluations for all staff as required. • Supervises the personnel and evaluates staff performance of the Unit. • Develops and implements the Unit Training Plan; coordinates with UNHQ training courses, workshops and other related training activities. • Ensures the compliance with the UN policies on workplace safety and environment protection. • Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge of UN financial regulations and rules . Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given. 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. • Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. • 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. • 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.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in business administration, economics, supply chain, logistics, transport management, or engineering is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in fleet management operations, assets or property management, movement control, multi-modal transportation, logistics management or a related field is required. At least three (3) years in a supervisory position directly related to the coordination and management of a complex assets and/or equipment fleet in a UN entity or similar international organization is required. Experience in SAP (Maintenance Module, ECC, IBP) is required. Experience in quality management is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).

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Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

• This position is temporarily available. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. • 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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile 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. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section ‎2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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