Rations 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 Security Council in Resolution 2245 adopted on 09 November 2015 es-tablished the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS). This replaced the United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA), established in 2009. https://unsos.unmissions.org/unsos-mandate. United Nations Security Council Resolution 2245 decided that UNSOS will be responsible for support to ATMIS, UNSOM, the Somali National Army (SNA) and the Somali Police Force (SPF) on joint operations with ATMIS.

The UN Volunteer will work as Ration Assistant to support the work of Life Support. He will be under the supervision of the Chief Ration Unit and Other Colleagues during the period covered by the assignment.

He will be working with UNSOS which provides Logistics Support to troops of African Union but he will interact mostly within colleagues within the department and also the food ration contractor and some military logistic officers.

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

• Assist the Unit in performing the quality control and quality assurance on food ration to supply to troops; • Manage the stock of CRPs and bottle of water in the Mission area • Coordinate with the food ration contractor for timely and efficient distribution of food ration • Representing the Unit during the meeting with the military logistic officers; • Conduct of periodic inspection in the contingent facilities • Assist the Operation Unit in the review of food orders • Perform any other tasks requested by the Chief of the Unit or his supervisor.

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams

quality control, and  quality assurance on food ration or related experience is an asset
    Knowledge in UMOJA desirable
Knowledge in Food Sciences is an asset
Knowledge of Food Hygiene and Food Safety is an asset.

General: Mogadishu is the HQ of UN operations in Somalia area and is a non-family duty station. The UN Volunteer will be subject to the overall direction and guidance of the UN Des-ignated Official (DO) for security. The volunteer will be incorporated into all applicable securi-ty protocols and will be required to adhere to the guidelines, security plans and other direc-tives issued by the DO. While in Somalia, the volunteer will be housed in UN provided ac-commodation in the UN Compound at the Aden Abdulle International Airport (AAIA).

Accommodation: Due to the security situation in the mission area and coupled with the fact that there is no living accommodation on the private market that meets minimum UN security and safety standards for UN personnel, expatriate personnel deployed to Somalia are provided secured UN accommodation in a camp style environment. The UN-provided accommodation is essentially equipped with minimum room furniture. The UN accommodation could be single or shared rooms with shared bath and toilet facilities. Power and water (including purified water) is provided by the UN inside the camp to its occupants.

Food and Diet: There is no access to local markets in Somalia. There is a UN Contractor-managed dining facility inside the UNSOM/UNSOS Camp in Mogadishu. The standard and quality of food is very limited with a repetitious daily menu. Personnel may cook their own meals at common kitchen buildings situated at convenient locations within the camp.

Health: Exposure exists to a number of tropical diseases. All medical formalities specified in the Offer or Travel Advisory should be completed before traveling. Yellow Fever vaccination is compulsory before coming to the mission area, while vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus/Diptheria, Polio and Meningitis are recommended. Vaccination Card (yellow card) must be brought. Malaria prophylaxis is highly recommended. Due to large number of various types of insects in the mission area, it is also recommended to use insecticide-impregnated nets and insect repellants. UN personnel have access during working hours to a Civilian Clinic inside the UNSOM/UNSOS Camp in Mogadishu.

Rest and Recuperation: International personnel, including UN Volunteers, working in the mission area are entitled to a 4-week Rest and Recuperation (R & R) cycle. This means that after every 4 weeks of being in the mission area, there is a break to travel to either Nairobi (designated R & R location) or any other destination outside the mission area. The R & R entitlement consists of a 5 calendar days R & R, with 2 travel days added, every 4 weeks. UN flights from Mogadishu or any other deployed site in the mission to Nairobi and back to duty station can be used at no expense. However, accommodation, food and other expenses while on R & R is borne by the individual. Approval of R & R is balanced against operational requirements.

Somalia is a unique country. It 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. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.