Property Disposal Assistant

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.

The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) was established by Security Council resolution 2100 of 25 April 2013 to support political process in that country and carry out a number of security-related tasks. The Mission has been asked to support the transitional authorities of Mali in the stabilization of the country and implementation of the transitional roadmap, focusing on major population centers and lines of communication, protecting civilians, human rights monitoring, the creation of conditions for the provision of humanitarian assistance and the return to displaced persons, the extension of State authority and the preparation of free, inclusive and peaceful lections.(http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/missions/minusma/)

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

• Assist in organizing and planning the disposal of all Written-Off Materials: Fixed Assets, Equipment, Expendables/Consumables and Waste Materials;
• Participate in the inspection of assets recommended for write-off as a member of Board of Survey (BOS) together with Property Management Unit and Technical Section’s representatives.
• Ensure all disposal procedures for United Nations equipment and hazardous waste are correctly applied in accordance to UN rules and regulations and UN Environmental policy.
• Assist in segregation, classification and storing of property and hazardous waste in Property Disposal yard.
• Participate in physical verification of equipment and materials in PDU yard and ensure hazardous waste are managed in environmentally sound manner.
• Update Property Disposal Database and prepare discrepancy and incident report. Assist in the preparation of PDU regional weekly report.
• Prepare Property Release Voucher, Disposal certificate, gate pass and release materials approved for final disposal.
• Ensure records of all support documents for disposal are kept in both electronical and hard copy.
• Arrange and manage property or income generating waste approved for disposal by sale in lots.
• Assist in the preparation of task order for contractor and corresponding sales order in Umoja.
• Support in organizing the PDU yard.
• Coordinate collection of waste with Contractor based on Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in the contract.
• Assist in procurement process through participating in bidders site visit.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Logistics, Supply Chain management, Property management, Engineering, Waste management.

Timbuktu and Gao are non-family duty station. Living conditions are acceptable, but security instructions need to be strictly complied with. The national currency is the Franc CFA (January 2019 exchange rate is 1 US$ = 581 FCFA). Visa credit cards are acceptable in some hotels and larges shops in Bamako. Mali is a country prone to malaria, so mosquito nets are highly recommended. Basic medicines are available from UN Medical Section or from pharmacies, but provision need to be made for specialized medication.

Security recommendations from the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) must be followed by all UN Staff in the course of their assignments in Mali.

Appropriate measures are in place to mitigate the current security risk for UN personnel in the country. All UN Volunteers, like all UN personnel, undergo a security briefing and the 3 days mandatory training “Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments” (SSAFE) upon arrival, where practical guidance and recommendations are provided regarding security threats in Mali. An additional security briefing is provided upon arrival to the final duty station.

Like all UN personnel, UN Volunteers based in Gao are accommodated in UN premises. UN provided accommodation in Mali is compliant with wellbeing standards, i.e. female/male bathrooms. A welfare committee is also active in all duty stations to ensure enough access to welfare commodities, including food supplies.

Emergency contacts (security, medical, staff counselling, UNV Office) are made available for all UN Volunteers upon arrival, and each individual is provided with a VHF radio and a call sign, which can be used at all time.

For the sake of rewarding experience, UN Volunteers in MINUSMA carry out their duties with flexibility, commitment and a willingness to live and work in challenging conditions including heat and limited water and electricity supply.