LOGISTICS OFFICER

Senior Logistics & Procurement

Contract

This is a FS-6 contract. This kind of contract is known as Field Service. It usually requires 10 years of experience, depending on education. More about FS-6 contracts and their salaries.

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Mission Support Centre (MSC) of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Yambio. Yambio is classified in the "E" category and as a non-family duty station. The Logistics Officer reports to the Field Administrative Officer and Chief Mission Support Centre (MSC). The incumbent provides and coordinates logistics support to ongoing air, land and river operations in the area, as well as support to military, police, security and substantive components of the mission. She/he also identifies, mobilizes resources, implements and reports on special logistics operations.

Responsibilities

Under delegated authority, the Logistics Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Coordinate and provide logistics support to ongoing air, land and river operations in the area. Prepare and coordinate logistics and support plans, deployment timelines and budget requirements for planned or new operations. Develop and Coordinates the implementation of Logistic Support Plans (LSP), state emergency contingency plans in the field, in collaboration with other support sections of the mission and under the guidance of the Field Administrative Officer (FAO). Develop and implement methodologies and tools to enable effective execution of logistic plans. Support logistics operations, including, material and personnel through the Operations Unit MSC, for Project Assurance and Logistic Support Plan implementation. •Liaise and coordinate logistics support with other units within the Mission Support Division, such as; Engineering, transportation, communications, movement control and procurement, and outside MSD with security and substantive offices. Develop and implement logistics support policy, formulate SOPs to the common benefit of all Security units. Prepare logistics reports based on accurate and up-to-date information and data received from all relevant counterparts and distribute them according to requirements. Participate in visits to geographical areas of interest; prepare technical reports and briefings. Identify, plan and manage special logistics operations. Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained. Maintain an overall understanding of logistics capability available in the mission area, including those of other UN Agencies/Organizations and NGOs. Perform other related tasks as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of logistics operations including centralized warehousing Logistics of large-scale goods or services. Ability to provide professional technical advice on a broad range of supply chain management areas. Ability to develop, maintain and supervise management control systems for materials, services and claims and ability to demonstrate fiscal awareness and responsibility and very good knowledge of UN financial rules. 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. Planning & 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. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable

Education

High school or equivalent diploma or equivalent is required. Certification/diploma or training in a logistics related discipline, i.e. operations management, supply chain management, project management or other relevant field is desirable.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in planning, coordinating and managing multi-functional logistics support operations in the field is required. Experience in drafting logistics reports, developing plans, policies and SOPs is required. Experience in providing technical advice and guidance on the provision of logistics support to military and police contingents is desirable. Experience in providing logistics and supply chain support services in a complex, volatile, conflict or post-conflict environment is desirable. At least two year experience within the context of a humanitarian relief, military, emergency management, peacekeeping or disaster relief operation in an international environment is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.

Assessment

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.

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. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

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.

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