Senior Logistics Adviser to SRCC

Result of Service - Ensure proper coordination and effective planning of mission relatives within the Mission; - Proper Implementation of Logistical Support Package of the New Mission, - Effective coordination and efficient implementation of logistical support geared to support AMISOM’s expanded operations with a view of empowering its forces towards the transition and full realization of AMISOM’s mandate aimed at the realization of relative peace in Somalia.

Work Location Mogadishu

Expected duration 12 Months with possibility of extension

Duties and Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the advisor to the SRCC is responsible for the following duties:

• Lead the AMISOM Logistical Support team participating in the Core Group comprising of the representatives of the three AMISOM components (Civilian, Military and Police);
• Provide technical advice to SRCC towards to the implementation of the mission mandate by providing the necessary managerial, logistical and administrative support required for the fulfillment of the mandate;
• Provide guidance, technical support to administrative and logistics support staff as well as audit and evaluation services, as appropriate;
• Ensure cooperation and integration of administrative and logistical resources with military, police and civilian elements of the mission as required;
• Develop together with AMISOM leadership strategies for the proper logistical Support for the New Mission;
• Identify broad strategies required for the development and implementation of the mission support’s work programme.

• Perform other duties assigned

  Qualifications/special skills Competency: Professionalism: Sound knowledge of all logistics and support related matters; ability to work independently in managing difficult, and time sensitive situations as well as conflicting priorities; proven analytical and evaluative skills. 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.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning and 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 honor 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. Academic Qualifications: Master's degree or equivalent in Business studies, Public Administration, Finance, business administration, political/social sciences. A first level university degree, or senior command and general staff college with a relevant combination of professional qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively working experience responsible for any of the following: Administration, Support and Logistics, Financial Management and budgeting operations, or related field. Experience working with AMISOM is desirable. Language: English and French are the working language of UN. For this position, fluency in English is required.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.