Fuel Assistant

Oversee fuel management according to UN standards.

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Application deadline 5 years ago: Monday 12 Apr 2021 at 23:59 UTC

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Overview

Oversee fuel management according to UN standards.

You have:

  • Technical/Vocational diploma required
  • Diploma in Petrochemical, Fuel Management, Fuel Supply Chain Management or related field
  • At least 5 years of progressive experience in Fuel Management is required
  • Knowledge of working with Fuel Management in Peacekeeping or Military operations is an advantage
  • Fluent in English is mandatory
  • Working knowledge in French is an advantage
  • Yes, a driving license is required

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.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of Chief Fuel Unit, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

  • Ensure delivery of POL and associated services to the clients through turnkey service contract meeting the contractual requirements.
  • Ensure that the Fuel and related goods and services delivered by contractor meets UN Fuel Standard.
  • Conduct regular Quality checks and proactively report nonconformity; ensure follow up action thereafter.
  • Implement QASP of Fuel Unit in the sector.
  • Implement procedures to ensure that bulk fuel requests are properly prepared, reviewed and approved to ensure reliable flow of fuel supply for the sector in line with the stock requirements.
  • Implement Fuel related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including those related to Fuel Fraud Prevention, Quality Control (QC)/Quality Assurance (QA), Fuel Consumption Monitoring and, reporting;
  • Supervise the process of fuel consumption monitoring, fuel stocks reconciliation - to ensure accountability;
  • Provide input on mission POL requirements, and cost-estimates for budget and acquisition planning;
  • Implement plans for the disposal or redeployment of assets during mission downsizing or liquidation;
  • Provide technical input as required in the development and implementation of fuel supply and service contracts, including in preparing Statements of Work, technical evaluation and

presentations to Local Committee on Contracts;

  • Develop, maintain and update software and databases such as EFMS-2 for tracking, reconciliation and accounting purposes;
  • Implement the internal control systems including maintenance of accurate and complete accounting, reporting and all electronic/hardcopy records to ensure proper audit trail;
  • Assist in monitoring and analyzing contract performance to ensure compliance with contract terms, schedules and cost objectives;
  • Assist the Contract Management Section/Unit in the resolution of contractual disputes in the course of contract implementation;
  • Manage and train Fuel Unit staff as assigned;
  • Perform other duties as required

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Technical/Vocational diploma

Education - Additional Comments:

Diploma Petrochemical, Fuel Management, Fuel Supply Chain Management or related field

Required experience:

60 Months

Experience remark:

At least 5 years of progressive experience in Fuel Management is required. Knowledge of working with Fuel Management in the Peacekeeping Operation, Military operation or in any Field Fuel operation is an advantage.

Language skills:

  • English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise:

Logistics and supply management

Area of expertise details:

Skill in Microsoft Words, Excel and PowerPoint is required

Working knowledge in French is an advantage.

Driving license:

Yes

Competencies values:

Adaptability and Flexibility, Client Orientation, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.

Application deadline: 12-04-2021

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you ensured compliance with fuel management standards? This question assesses your experience and understanding of fuel management practices. Provide a specific example, focusing on the actions you took to ensure compliance.
What strategies do you use to manage and train staff effectively? The interviewer wants to understand your leadership and training capabilities. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle discrepancies in fuel stock reconciliation? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to report nonconformity in quality checks. What action did you take? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with contract management in logistics? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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