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UNMHA - United Nations Mission to support the Hodeidah Agreement

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA), duty station Hodeida (Yemen). The work involves the management of general supply, life support and central warehousing for UNMHA and OSESGY, as both entities share a combined Mission Support structure. The Supply Officer will report to the Chief Service Delivery and Senior Administrative Officer.

Responsibilities •Develops, reviews, monitors, assesses, and handles technical contracts for the provision of supply support services for general supplies, fuel and/or rations, etc. - Plans, implements, and runs supply support services operations, in the business areas of general supplies, fuel and/or rations services and other food-related services. - Plans and prepares cost estimates/budget implications and long-term forecasts of organization’s requirements for supply support services, for general supply, fuel and/or rations. - Assists in developing appropriate sourcing solutions, supply contracts, for general supplies, fuel, rations and/or associated support services, including the preparation of statements of work (SOW)/specifications, technical evaluations, and presentation of cases to the Local Committee on Contracts (LCC)/Headquarters Committee on Contracts (HCC). - Ensures that routine Quality Control (QC)and Quality Assurance (QA) for supply support services are in place to validate contractual terms and condition for the supply of general supplies, fuel and/or rations. - Coordinates with all partners, issues pertaining to safety, security and maintenance of general supplies, fuel and/or rations stocks, installations, vehicles, and equipment. - Ensures that mission strategic and local reserves of general supplies, fuel and/or rations are maintained at adequate levels, at all times. - Implements the internal accounting and administrative controls for general supplies, rations and/or Fuel management systems, and central warehousing. - Assists in developing, implementing, and updating the Mission’s general supplies, fuel and/or rations plan and acquisition planning; monitor stock holdings at all locations, project requirements and arrange for routine supply and distribution to end users, - Ensures that accurate and complete accounting systems and reporting mechanisms are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained. - Initiates and oversees periodic reviews of policies, directives, standards, and practices to ensure best practices in supply support services for general supplies, fuel and/or rations. - Monitors and analyzes contract performance to ensure compliance with contract terms, schedules, and cost objectives. - Liaises with the Mission Procurement Section in the resolution of contractual implementation disputes. - Coordinates the mission-wide reception, storage and distribution of goods and materials acquired for Technical Sections/Units. - Manages storage locations and physical inventory throughout the mission area. - Arranges the put away, picking and packing of orders for outbound distribution - Analyzes problems, audit and performance reports on Mission activities and provides remedial action programs where required. - Reports on supply and central warehousing activities and KPIs as and when required. - Implement the Unit’s work program; supervises, trains and monitors performance indicators for staff. - May provide mentorship to or supervise new/junior staff, and - Performs other related work as the need arises, including but not limited to the undertaking and coordination of special projects.

Competencies Professionalism: Knowledge of general supply, fuel and/or rations operations. Ability to provide sound logistical support to peacekeeping and special political missions enabling a smooth flow of general supplies, fuel, rations, equipment and services. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

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 honours 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.

Education An advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in business administration, public administration, supply chain management, engineering, social sciences or related fields is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience in supply services, fuel or rations may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain management, logistics, property management or related area, is required.

Experience in a specific subject area of supply chain services, such as fuel, rations operations, etc, is desirable.

Experience in managing fuel, rations and/or other types of supply contracts in support of or in a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is desirable.

Experience in warehousing is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and oral English is required.

Assessment Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

Special Notice This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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.

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