UNV Logistic Officer

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Sunday 3 Jan 2021 at 23:59 UTC

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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.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Administrative Officer and the Head of Office, the UNV Logistics Officer is responsible for the following duties:

  • Prepare logistics and support plans, deployment for planned or new operations;
  • Develop logistical plans for existing operations; Develop logistics contingency plans;
  • Develop and implement methodologies and tools to enable effective execution of logistic plans; Coordinate logistics support to the field office location in the area of responsibility;
  • Assist the Regional Administrative Officer in performing general administration related functions;
  • Report daily through the Regional Administrative Officer on the logistics status and/or immediate problems;
  • Consolidate all main logistics stocks reports (fuel, bottled water, combat ration packs) and inform the Regional Administrative Officer of any foreseeable shortages.
  • Develop and implement logistics support policy, procedures and methodologies to the common benefit of all mission components;
  • Prepare reports on personnel and material movements and other operational logistics issues;
  • Identify, plan and manage special logistics operations; Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained;
  • Participate in field assessment visits (as required); Prepare logistics preparedness reviews;
  • Coordinate logistics operations with UN Agencies, Funds, and Programmes (UNAFPs), and other international organizations upon request.
  • When working with national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for training, coaching, mentoring and capacity development.
  • Perform other tasks related duties, as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Master degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Law or other relevant field or other relevant field. However, a first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted.

Required experience:

48 Months

Experience remark:

A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience managing diverse logistics operations in Military/ Police, commercial or international organizations;

Language skills:

  • English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
  • French(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise:

Logistics and supply management, Other premises management/maintenance, supply, or purchasing related experience

Driving license:

Yes

Competencies values:

Communication, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.

Application deadline: 03-01-2021

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