Supply and Logistics Specialist

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Unanimously adopting resolution 2596 (2021), the 15-member Council decided to extend the Mission’s mandate until 17 March 2022.

UNAMA’s current mandate comprises the following priorities: the provision of good offices; support for the organization of future elections; strengthening capacity in the protection and promotion of human rights including the protection of children affected by armed conflict and prevention of child recruitment; support for gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment; the coordination and facilitation of humanitarian assistance; and support for Afghanistan’s development and governance priorities, including the rule of law, transitional justice as an essential component of the ongoing peace process, budget execution and the fight against corruption throughout the country;

The Security Council also recognized that the renewed mandate of UNAMA is in support of Afghanistan’s full assumption of leadership and ownership in the security, governance and development areas, consistent with the Transformation Decade (2015–2024) and with the understandings reached between Afghanistan and the international community in the international conferences in Kabul (2010), London (2010 and 2014), Bonn (2011), Tokyo (2012), and Brussels (2016), and the NATO Summits held in Lisbon (2010), Chicago (2012), Wales (2014), Warsaw (2016) and Brussels (2017), Kabul (2018) and Geneva (2018 & 2020).

The United Nations has been involved in the region since 1946 when Afghanistan joined the United Nations as a member state of the Organization.

• 3 months is extendable to up to 4 years subject to conditions, extension of the mandate and availability of funding.

Under the supervision of the Chief Supply & Fuel Unit, the UN volunteer will assist in the management of the Demand Plan for General Supply Unit. The UN Volunteer will be responsible for supply/logistics operations including:

Assisting in ensuring appropriate procedures and systems are in place to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the supply operations. Assisting in ensuring appropriate planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the supplies. Assisting in managing a comprehensive, accurate electronic database of UNAMA stock relating to Supply Section in the organization ERP system. Assist in financial matters and projections on respect of Demand Plan. Monitoring the physical inventory of stock items on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of stock holdings. Providing regular stock status reports to facilitate the requisition and replenishment of stocks. Undergoing training and have some roles in SAP (Business Object for example) to assist Master Data Manager to keep system running. Analysing data and provide information relating to stock which has passed life expectancy, surplus to stock, of slow moving in nature and any other deviations and advise the Chief Supply of remedial action promptly. Producing weekly and monthly equipment/inventory status reports using Business Objects and provide analysis for purpose of budget and acquisition. Guides and coaches section staff, builds capacity of staff and ensures strong teamwork. Providing advice on all matters of supply and logistics to Chief Supply Section. Monitoring and Evaluation which can be used to improve future processes and supplies. Assisting in establishment and maintenance of operational capacity to handle supply logistics arrangements if applicable as required in order to ensure timely availability of supplies. Contributing at building a positive team climate and transfer knowledge to colleagues. Identifying and focusing on value added services which can be provided by the Supply section to UNAMA sections.

Communication Integrity Accountability Respect for Diversity

Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in supply/logistics management with an emphasis on statistics and accounting.

Afghanistan is a hardship duty station with volatile security. Living and working conditions for UN volunteers in UNAMA are similar to the living conditions of all other internationally recruited staff members. UN volunteers are provided with safe accommodation in an extensive compound in Kabul with good infrastructure and amenities. The mission has three compounds in Kabul: Compound Alpha, and UNOCA (UN Operational Complex in Afghanistan) the largest one. UNAMA has three different locations in Kabul, most of the substantive offices, including the SRSG’s are located at the so-called alpha Compound and Palace #7, which is close to the city center, while most of the administrative and technical support offices are located at the UNOCA compound on Jalalabad Road, at some distance from central Kabul.

Generally speaking, stringent security measures are in place throughout the country and UN volunteers as other UN staff, are quite limited to duty stations when it comes to movement. Walking is virtually not allowed. The movement is done inside the “green zone” (only) in armored vehicles driven by national qualified UN drivers.

The single unit accommodation in UNOCA and other field locations is fully furnished; this includes, furniture, washing machine dryer, hot plate, iron and iron stand, microwave, plates, cups, spoons, cooking utensils, electric kettle. One bedsheet and pillow cover are provided. The monthly charge for UN-provided accommodation is USD 300 which is deducted from the monthly Volunteer Living Allowance.

Inside the UNOCA compound are two cafeterias, a restaurant, a Supermarket, and 3 small shops which provide a variety of imported canned and frozen food on offer. There is a Fresh vegetable market daily. There is also a social center, a gym hall, and a small library with books and DVDs, run by the welfare Office, within the same compound. UNOCA has a new minimarket where basic goods can be bought also. There are also a number of UN-cleared supermarkets in Kabul, in Jalalabad, and in Mazar-I-Sharif. The Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own towel and other personal accessories including toiletries and medicines which they may not find easily within the supermarkets inside the UNOCA Compound.

Some degree of medical service is provided in all UNAMA duty stations. There is a UN clinic in UNAMA/UNOCA complex and access is granted in Kabul to other private international clinics (when and if needed). Contact with and outreach to the local community is usually limited. As mentioned, many places are off-limits and the choice of recreational facilities is very poor. For all these reasons, bringing a stock of books, DVDs/VCDs, computer games, etc., is highly recommended.

Summer in Afghanistan is hot and dry but winter is the opposite – cold and wet. Therefore, both summer and winter clothing and comfortable boots with insulation are necessary. Afghanistan is a unique country and UNAMA is a unique UN mission. It requires more stamina, commitment, and flexibility than elsewhere to make life comfortable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in hazardous and harsh conditions involving physical hardship and little comfort is essential.