Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) Assistant

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This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

UNMISS was established in 2011 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO); subsequently, UNMISS mandate has been renewed through resolutions 2057 (2012), 2109 (2013), 2155 (2014), 2187 (2014), 2223 (2015), 2241 (Dec. 2015), 2304 (2016) and 2327 (2016), 2392 (Dec. 2017), 2406 (Mar. 2018), 2459 (Mar. 2019), 2514 (Mar. 2020), 2567 (Mar. 2021), 2625 (Mar. 2022).

The UNV candidate within a team, COE Inspectors/Assistants will be responsible for individual contingent units. Under the supervision of the COE Team Leader, the COE Inspector/Assistant, performs the following duties:

a. Conduct Arrival, Periodic, Operational Readiness, Repatriation, and other inspections of units to verify by physical inspection that the T/PCC and the UN follow their agreed responsibilities as detailed in the MOU. b. Prepare and raise ME and SS verification reports in the e-COE system, and process for eventual approval by the COE Programme Manager/Chief COE Unit. c. Maintain the ECOE System and ensure data quality in the e-COE System (UCM). d. Produce standard and customized reports using e-COE data using Business Intelligence and electronic spreadsheets for MSD, FHQ and PHQ as required. e. Maintain accurate contingent tables of organization and equipment (TOE) to include the organizational chart, tasks for which the unit has been organized, equipped, and trained, unit’s allocation of ME, SS responsibilities and staffing list. f. Maintain accurate records of ME and SS inspections records. g. Provide advice to contingent staff of formed units for which he/she is responsible on all COE/MOU related matters including recommendations as to how non-compliance with MOU may be rectified. h. Identify, in consultation with the COE Team Leader, any deficiencies and surpluses of equipment and SS capabilities compared to MOU and operational requirements and recommend corrective action. i. Produces weekly and monthly reports for COE Programme Manager/Chief COE Unit as required and perform administrative tasks including monitoring the archiving of documents and provide statistics. j. Organizes, coordinates meetings and draft the meeting minutes for the review of COE Programme Manager/Chief COE Unit. k. Additional duties as required by the COE Programme Manager/Chief COE Unit.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: - Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day) - Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country - Provide annual and end of assignment reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities using UNV’s Volunteer Reporting Application - Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. - Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers - Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

• Integrity and professionalism • Accountability • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Communication • Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

Logistics, Administration, or Contingent Owned Equipment or another relevant programme. Technical computer experience is required, knowledge of UCM system is desirable. Excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing. Previous knowledge of e-COE system will be desirable. Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development. Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines. Sound security awareness. Have affinity with interest in improving the work environment and work collaboratively with team members, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Living conditions vary between UNMISS duty stations. Each duty station where UNMISS has a field presence has basic residential camp facilities, which includes running water and electricity. Candidates should be aware that accommodation may be austere with the possibility of water shortages and power blackouts. On arrival in Juba accommodation will be on a share basis. Ablutions will also be shared. As the accommodation situation improves single unit accommodation, with an attached ablution, should become available in all locations. Hard wall accommodation is available in Juba.

All UNMISS duty stations apart from Entebbe, Uganda are considered non - family duty stations. The security level of UNMISS duty stations is classified by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) who will brief on arrival. A number of locations in South Sudan are prone to conflict.

Primary health care services (preventive and curative) are provided in 11 United Nations Owned Equipment (UNOE) Level-I clinics, 21 Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) Level-I clinics, 4 COE Level-II medical facilities within the mission area and the establishment of contractual agreements for Level-III and Level-IIII care outside the mission area. The 4 Level-II facilities available in Juba, Bor, Malakal and Wau, run by the Troop Contributing Countries (TCC), take referrals from the Level-I clinics and provide hospital-based care.

The climate is tropical with a rainy season in many areas, which should normally span from around April to October. Ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions is essential.

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