UN Jobs - Logistics Officer at United Nations Organisation Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organization: United Nations

Organisation Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

(MONUSCO)

Duty Station: Entebbe,

Uganda

Job Opening Number: 15-LOG-MONUSCO-47908-F-ENTEBBE

(M)

Report to: Chief of

Service Delivery

Following the

signing of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement in July 1999 between the Democratic

Republic of the Congo (DRC) and five regional States (Angola, Namibia, Rwanda,

Uganda and Zimbabwe) in July 1999, the Security Council established the United

Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) by

its resolution 1279 of 30 November 1999, initially to plan for the observation

of the ceasefire and disengagement of forces and maintain liaison with all

parties to the Ceasefire Agreement. Later in a series of resolutions, the

Council expanded the mandate of MONUC to the supervision of the implementation

of the Ceasefire Agreement and assigned multiple related additional tasks.

Job Summary:  The Logistics Operations Officer will offer logistics

support for ongoing United Nations peacekeeping and other field missions includes: supply

chain management, materials management, transportation, maintenance, contracts

and services management, communications, information technology, engineering

and medical services. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Within delegated authority, the Logistics Operations

Officer will be responsible for the following duties: 

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Prepares logistics and support plans, deployment

timelines and budget requirements for ongoing Military and Police deployments

and redeployments and other Mission support activities.

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The incumbent will develop contingency plans for

drawdown and liquidation of the mission.

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Develops and implements methodologies and tools to

enable effective execution of logistic plans.

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Formulates mission specific Standard Operating

Procedures.

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Ensures the oversight and effective implementation

of all logistics supports that will be provided not only to MONUSCO but to

other client missions of ESB such as 

MINUSCA, MENUB, UNAMID, UNISFA, UNMISS and UNSOA are in accordance with

the UN regulations & rules, policies and procedures.

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The incumbent will manage all logistics operations

including management of logistics assets, materiel, and support projects.

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Ensures timely, accountable and cost-effective

delivery of support service to all Mission components. 

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Ensures that supervised staff are adequately

trained, cross trained; identifies additional training needs to achieve high

working standards.

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Coordinates and provides timely logistics support to

ongoing air, land, sea, or rail operations in a field mission.

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Ensures that logistics requirements take account of

gender-specific needs.

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Manages logistics activities with procurement,

finance, human resources, policy and other substantive units.

·        
Develops and implements the Mission’s logistics

support policy, procedures and methodologies to the common benefit of all

functional units.

·        
The incumbent prepares and submits reports on

personnel and materiel movements and other operational logistics issues.

·        
Participates in technical survey missions and

verification missions to troop contributing countries  

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Identifies plans and manages special logistics

operations.

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Ensures that accurate and complete accounting,

reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant

records are maintained.

·        
Prepares contingency plans and logistics

preparedness reviews.

·        
Coordinates logistics operations with other UN

agencies, military and other organisations in the Mission.

·        
Mentors, guides and supervises new/junior staff.

·        
Performs any other related duties as assigned by the

Chief of Service Delivery.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The ideal candidate for the United Nations MONUSCO

Logistics Officer should hold an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or

equivalent) in business administration, public administration, engineering, law

or other relevant field.  A first-level

university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying

experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

·        
At least five years of progressively responsible

experience in land or air transport, logistics operations in military, commercial

or international organizations, or related area. Experience in international

operations in a post conflict environment is desirable.

·        
Languages: English and

French are the working languages of the United Nations.  For this post, fluency in English is required.

Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

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Professionalism: Knowledge of logistics operations and practices.

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.

·        
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.

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Planning& 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.

NB: 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.

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates desiring to serve the United Nations

Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

(MONUSCO) in the aforementioned capacity should express their interest by

visiting the UN recruitment website and clicking Apply Now.

Deadline: 23^rd September, 2015