CONTINGENT OWNED EQUIPMENT OFFICER

Overview

Manage logistic operations and COE systems in peacekeeping missions.

You have:

• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in managing logistic support operations and property management services in military or police organizations is required.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French language is desirable.
• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration or a logistics related field is required.
• Experience in the implementation of MOUs and monitoring of COE performance in post-conflict operations is required.
• Experience in military/police operations in a post-conflict environment is desirable.
• Experience in policy development at the strategic level is desirable.

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

This position is located in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSC), within the Mission Support Center (MSC). The Contingent Owned Equipment Officer will be based in Goma and will report to the Chief Mission Support Centre (MSC).

Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority, the Contingent Owned Equipment Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Provides policy and technical advice to the Chief of Section, senior mission and UNHQ leadership, representatives Troop/Police Contributing Countries (TCC/PCC) and other peacekeeping partners on all matters relating to the implementation and management of the COE System. • Develops mission specific policies and procedures for the implementation and management in the field of Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) between the United Nations and Member States who contribute formed military or police units to field missions including guidelines and instructions for the implementation of the recommendations of the Senior Advisory Group concerning reimbursements for personnel and COE. • Provides guidance and interpretation of the COE Manual and identifies requirements for amendments to the Manual and COE system to enhance the operational capabilities of deployed military/police units and management of COE, assists and contributes in the development of LD position papers for consideration by the COE Working Group; Liaises between field mission and Headquarters staff on COE matters and coordinates day-to-day support of COE Operations. • Reviews mission's operational and logistic support plans, TCC/PCC Guidelines, assists FGS/OMA in developing the Force and Unit Requirement Statements, and other policy and guidance material produced by other technical specialists to ensure conformity with the COE Manual and mission's specifics. • Conducts quarterly analysis over the performance of the deployed formed military and police units as per the COE Manual standards and guidelines provided by UNHQ, monitors and oversights of TCC/PCC and mission performance and compliance with MOU obligations, reviews Verification Reports (VR), Repatriation Reports (RP), organizes and manages the field mission COE/MOU Management Review Board (CMMRB) reports and prepares associated briefings for senior management and their submission to the UNHQ CMMRB and relevant bodies. Conduct Pre-Deployment Visits (PDV) to TCC/PP to determine the readiness of the contingents prior to arrival in the Mission. • Prepares responses to audit reports, observations and recommendations from legislative and oversight bodies relating to COE management. • Exercises managerial and supervisory control over the proper execution of functions carried out within the COE Unit, directing work priorities, determining the Unit work plan, developing goals and performance measures. • Runs the global COE KPI management programme and provides relevant analysis and trends to senior leadership. • Perform other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: 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. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. 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.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration or a logistics related field is required. First level university degree with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and 2 years of experience in property management, supply chain management or logistic support services 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 managing logistic support operations and property management services in military or police organizations is required. Experience in the implementation of MOUs and monitoring of COE performance in post-conflict operations is required. Experience in military/police operations in a post-conflict environment is desirable. Experience in policy development at the strategic level is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French language is desirable.

Assessment

Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

Special Notice

This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected. Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. The appointment or assignment and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate. 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. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

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. 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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