Logistics Coordinator Expert

Contract

This is a UNV National Expert contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Expert contracts.

The UNV Logistics Coordinator will support the Global Transport Center in Supply Division, coordinating the Humanitarian Transport Alliance. The position is in Denmark, Supply Division.

The primary task will focus on the creation of the Humanitarian Transport and Logistics Alliance, which will enable continued collaboration between the humanitarian and the logistics sector. UNICEF will establish a Secretariat, which will bring together and support key stakeholders, so that the key aspects of the Alliance can be developed, including defining the governance structure, creating a charter, establishing key principles, and onboarding members. In this phase, an expansion plan will also be developed in terms of establishing mechanisms so that non-UN humanitarian organisations can access the commitments and benefits provided by the logistics sector joining the Alliance. Finally, a plan for how to ensure the sustainability of the Alliance, including financial sustainability and oversight, will be developed.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Logistic Manager in UNICEF Supply Division based in Copenhagen, the Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for the following key functions and accountabilities:

1. Support Establishing the Humanitarian Transport and Logistics Alliance structure. • Setting up the HTLA’s Secretariat. • Defining the governance structure, creating a charter, establishing key principles and onboarding members. Streamlining rules and responsibilities. • Coordinate between Stakeholders and organize regular UN meetings, sharing updates. • Act as a UN focal point and manage the relation with FFWs/Carriers. • Support develops a mechanism to extend the HTLA to Non-UNs Humanitarian organizations. • In liaison with the Shipping Specialist, the incumbent will manage and ensure that all members receive the equal benefices provide though this Alliance. • Support members to settle any dispute related to the above. • In coordination with Communication and Partnership centres, support developing a dedicated website. • Develop tools and processes to facilitate implementing this project and any other work requested by the supervisor.

2. Administrative Support for the UNICEF/GATF Project: • Remote support – help the CC expert convening workshops/joint activities with government and other partners. • Support documenting activities and keeping the project workplan updated.

3. Supports coordination of event activities, between GTC and internal and external stakeholders for events, on and off premises. • Support with agenda preparation and defining the list of participants and any other relevant activities/coordination. • Arranges visitors’ access badges and ensuring collection of these upon departure. In coordination with Admin Unit - Arranges taxis and other transport as required. Supports in meeting room bookings and catering.

4. Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• 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 self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities;
• 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.

Results/expected outputs: • As an active UNICEF team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNICEF and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: The UN Volunteer is a critical part of the SD Administration team which ensures timely, accurate and efficient support to all administration related queries of the Supply Division. • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment. • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

Core Values • Care • Respect • Integrity • Trust • Accountability • Sustainability

Core Competencies • Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1) • Works Collaboratively with others (1) • Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1) • Innovates and Embraces Change (1) • Drives to achieve impactful results (1) • Manages ambiguity and complexity (1) • Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)

operational and project coordination in an international organization or a large private company with frequent international contacts. • Excellent customer service skills. • Demonstrated knowledge and use of various communication tools/computer software. • Ability to communicate in a professional, friendly and effective manner in a multi-cultural environment. • Demonstrated effective organisational skills and ability to handle work in an efficient and timely manner. • Ability to work in a multi-cultural, with sensitivity and respect for diversity. • Self-starter and ability to work within a team. • Ability to appropriately handle confidential matters.

Denmark performs very well in many measures of well-being relative to most other countries in the Better Life Index. Denmark ranks above the average in many dimensions: housing, work-life balance, social connections, environmental quality, civic engagement, education and skills, jobs and earnings, work-life balance, health status, subjective well-being and personal security." OECD. For more: http://www.oecdbetterlifeindex.org/countries/denmark/

This assignment provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable.

The UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging for his/her own housing, transport, and other living essentials.

UN Volunteer entitlements and allowances: The purpose of the allowances and entitlements paid to UN Volunteers is to enable UN Volunteers to sustain a secure standard of living at the duty stations in line with United Nations standards without incurring personal costs. The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward, or salary in exchange for the UN Volunteer’s service. Contingent on specific eligibility criteria, location of the volunteer assignment and contractual type and category, the payment of allowances will begin from the date of Commencement of Service For more information on entitlements please read the Condition of Service (https://explore.unv.org/cos). For information specific to your assignment please see below:

Monthly Living Allowance (Per month): DKK 23692.24 Expertise differential (Per month): DKK 9476.89 Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 400 Exit allowance (for each month served, paid on completion of contract): DKK 1974.35 Medical and life insurance: Cigna Private Insurance

Leave entitlements: Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month Certified sick leave: 30 days per consecutive 12 months Uncertified sick leave: 7 days per 12 months assignments and 4 days for shorter assignments Learning leave: 10 working days per consecutive 12 months Maternity Leave: 16 weeks Paternity Leave: 10 days