Logistics Officer

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.

Assignment is non family (GOMA)

Within the terms of the organization’s delegated authority, and under the direct supervision of the Mission Wide Planning Officer in the Office of Chief Mission Support Centre, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Act on the advice and guidance of the MSC Planning Officer for planning and review of provision of logistics support within the following parameters: UN’s Financial Rules and Regulations, Staff Rules, administrative policies, instructions, technical guidance from MSC and instructions from the CORM; • Assist the MSC Planning Officer in preparing the short, medium and long-term plan support requirements of the Mission to identify the resource requirements and factoring additional resources for any circumstances unforeseen at the current stage but will likely arise in the foreseeable future; • Assist MSC Planning Officer to liaise with Military contingents, FPU, UNPOL and substantive personnel at the regional level, to develop and review support plans and operational requirements to deliver; • Assist MSC Planning Officer to provide timely advice and technical input in terms of providing logistics support in accordance with the approved MOU of the military/police contingents, UN regulations & rules, policies and procedures; • Assist the MSC Planning Officer to develop contingency plans for draw down and liquidation of the Mission, prepare support plans, timelines and budget requirements for Military, Police or Civilian Staff restructuring or reconfigurations to enable effective execution of Mission wide Con Ops; • Assists the MSC Planning Officer in identifying the continued requirement for leasing and occupation of premises including renewals of leases, participate in technical assessment recces for purposes of acquiring new premises in accordance to established Mission priorities; • Under supervision of the MSC Planning Officer, coordinate the review of logistics support plans from the Regional Mission Support Units; • Liaise with Mission Level Service Delivery (SD) Section representatives for technical advice in all matters pertaining to their specific areas or expertise; • Attend the planning meetings, progress review meetings with Mission clients to discuss the status / changes of on-going support or projects including preparations for any future projects or support requirements; • Provide regular and accurate feedback on all logistic support plan implementation within the Mission to the MSC Planning officer and the Chief Mission Support Centre and advise on required changes to schedules etc; • When tasked, act as the focal point on behalf of the MSC Planning Officer to liaise with UN Agencies, non-UN entities and local authorities in the determination of requirements for the provision of logistics support in the Mission for approval by DMS or designated official prior to fulfilment; • Be ready to assume the responsibility as OiC MSC Planning if required; • Implement and adhere to the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) developed for the MSC Planning function within the ORM Pillar. Provide necessary feedback in order to measure the logistic support performance of the Regional MSUs as against the established strategic goals and objectives; • Perform any other duties as and when assigned by the Chief Mission Support Officer.

Client Orientation Communication Creativity Ethics and Values Integrity Knowledge Sharing Planning and Organizing Professionalism Respect for Diversity Technological Awareness Working in Teams

Logistics and Administration

The Democratic Republic of Congo is the second largest country in Africa, and as a result is quite diverse. Living conditions therefore vary between MONUSCO duty stations, with all usual amenities present in the capital Kinshasa, but only very basic conditions in remote duty stations in the provinces, where, for instance, there may be no guarantee of public power supply nor running water. The ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions of developing countries is essential. Accommodation is very expensive in both Kinshasa and Lubumbashi. Supermarkets exist in the large towns (e.g. Bukavu, Kisangani), but consumer items are generally very expensive (as everything is imported). For food, local markets offer a much cheaper alternative. All MONUSCO duty stations are considered non-family duty stations, except for Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Entebbe which are now considered family duty stations, and most are currently under UN Security Phase III (“relocation phase”: internationally-recruited staff are temporarily concentrated or relocated to specified sites/locations). In addition to insecurity related to the relatively volatile political situation as well as various conflict situations, certain places are subject to increasing street and residential crime, including in Kinshasa and Goma. Some degree of medical service is provided in all MONUSCO duty stations. Certain vaccinations are mandatory for MONUSCO personnel to enter the DRC, while others are compulsory for all other incoming persons. It is possible for incoming MONUSCO personnel, including UN Volunteers, to be asked to provide proof of some or all vaccinations, though this is unlikely. All UN Volunteers must ensure that they are up-to-date with all appropriate vaccinations, which should be clearly and properly endorsed in the International Certificate of Vaccination (“carte jaune”). Malaria is present virtually throughout the DRC, and it is therefore recommended to take prophylaxis. The unit of currency is the Congolese Franc. The US dollar is the other preferred currency. It may be impossible to exchange traveller’s checks away from the capital city. Credit cards are usually accepted in major hotels only in Kinshasa. In larger towns and cities (e.g. Kinshasa, Goma, Bukavu, Kisangani), UN Volunteers are recommended to open US Dollar bank accounts, while in other places, banks may be absent (including ATMs) and VLA payments will be processed in cash. UN Volunteers have the possibility to send part of their allowances to a bank account abroad. In addition to French, there are four major spoken languages in DRC, namely Lingala, Kikongo, Tshiluba and Swahili.