Contingent Owned Equipment Inspector

Contract

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.

Concerned with the security, humanitarian, human rights and political crisis in the Central African Republic and its regional implications, the Security Council authorized on 10 April 2014 deployment of a multidimensional United Nations peacekeeping operation – MINUSCA, with the protection of civilians as its utmost priority. Its other initial tasks included support for the transition process; facilitating humanitarian assistance; promotion and protection of human rights; support for justice and the rule of law; and disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation processes. The newly established mission subsumed the UN Integrated Peace building Office in the Central African Republic (BINUCA) on the date of the establishment and has been set to take over authority in military and police matters from the African Union-led peacekeeping operation – MISCA – on 15 September 2014. (http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/missions/minusca/)..

Under the direct supervision of the COE Team Leader the UN Volunteer Contingent Owned Inspector will undertake the following tasks:

To conduct Verification Inspections of all Major Equipment and assess Self-Sustainment capabilities of all assigned military and police units including but not limited to Arrival, Operational Readiness, Periodic, Repatriation inspections and spot checks when necessary. Be the initial Point of Contact for designated contingent representatives for assigned units on the policies and procedures concerning the reimbursement and control of COE and Self-Sustainment aspects of MOUs. Plan a timetable in conjunction with the team leader and other Inspectors to conduct Verification Inspections. Liaise with contingents and confirm inspection dates and plan. Coordinate the composition of Inspection Teams with FHQ and ISS Sections as appropriate. Organise special flights/additional time on ground with Air Ops as and when necessary, and submit MOPs to Movcon at least 72 hours prior to departure. Prepare Major Equipment and Self-Sustainment Inspection Worksheets prior to the inspection date. Brief inspection team members on their specific duties and responsibilities prior to the inspection date. Implement and coordinate the inspection plan on arrival at the contingent. Ensure that Inspection Worksheets are completed and signed by inspectors and contingent representatives after the inspection. Debrief the Contingent Commander or his representative on observations made during the inspection prior to departure from the location. Conduct inspections at least monthly to prepare the Periodic Verification Report and at least semi annually (or more frequently as determined by the FC/CAO) for the Operational Readiness Inspections. Update COE Database after each Inspection. Maintain updated details of contingent major/self-sustainment equipment in the COE Database, and other updated comprehensive documentary and electronic files/records on day-to-day activities

, Communication, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism

support services and demonstrated expertise in logistics/supply management. Experience in UN peacekeeping field operations is essential. Experience in property management, asset management/control, and/or Contingent Owned Equipment is highly desirable. Previous military experience is an advantage.

Central African Republic is a non-family duty station with a difficult security and working environment. Living conditions are acceptable in Bangui, but security instructions need to be strictly complied with. Rest & Recuperation (R&R) scheme in Bangui has been re-established since August 2013 and maintained for all CAR duty stations to a 6 weeks frequency. Living conditions are becoming more and more difficult due to the high cost of living and the scarcity of basic products and food. Fresh vegetables and fruits are available in the market. The average cost for accommodation varies from around 500 USD, for a small apartment with no furniture and no power generator, to 1700 USD with all commodities. For the sake of rewarding experience, UN Volunteers in CAR carry out their duties with flexibility, commitment, and a willingness to live and work in challenging conditions including heat and limited water and electricity supply. Security recommendations from the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) must be followed by all UN Staff in the course of their assignments in CAR. Conditions of Service for international UN Volunteers: Initial contract from Entry on Duty (EOD) until 30 June 2017 with further possible extension based on Mission’s mandate, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. A volunteer receives a Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) which is composed of the Monthly Living Allowance (MLA) and a Family Allowance (FA) for those with dependents. The VLA is intended to cover housing, basic needs and utilities and is equivalent to US$ 2.395.77 for volunteers with no dependents, US$ 2.645.77 for volunteers with one recognized dependent, and US$2.845.77 for volunteers with two or more recognized dependents. In addition, in non-family duty stations that belong to hardship categories D or E, as classified by the ICSC, international UN Volunteers receive a Well-Being Differential (WBD) on a monthly basis. The VLA and WBD taken together form the net core entitlements. The above-mentioned amounts are calculated using the MLA rate applicable for the duty station to which the family allowance (if applicable) is added: $US250 for one dependent and $US 450 for two or more dependents. The MLA for the duty station is obtained from the base rate of US $ 1,571 which is reviewed once a year, and is adjusted on a monthly basis according to the movement (upwards or downwards) of the Post Adjustment Multiplier (PAM) applicable for each duty station. The PAM is established by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) to ensure that international UN Volunteers have comparable purchasing power at all duty stations despite varying costs of living. The applicable MLA is calculated as follows: MLA = (MLA base rate x PAM) + MLA base rate. See ICSC website http://icsc.un.org for more information on the applicable PAM rates. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are provided a settling-in-grant (SIG) at the start of the assignment (if the volunteer did not reside in the duty station for at least 6 months prior to taking up the assignment) and, under strict conditions, also in the event of a permanent reassignment to another duty station (duty stations can change in the course of an assignment based on operational necessity; UN Volunteers may be required to work anywhere in the area of operations of the host organization, including in remote locations).

UNV will provide, together with the offer of assignment, a copy of the Conditions of Service, including Code of conduct, to the successful candidate.