Logistics Officer

Job Description

Type of Job


Job Family
Logistics and Supply Chain

Job Opening Number
22-Logistics and Supply Chain-MINUSCA-190017-F-Bangui (M)

Application Deadline: 23 Sep 2022

Description
Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Mission Support Centre of United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), duty station Bangui. The incumbent reports to Chief Mission Support Centre.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the regional Chief Mission Support Centre and within delegated authority, the Logistics Officer at this level will be responsible for the following duties:

• Coordinates and provides logistics support to ongoing air, land, sea, or rail operations in the area.
• Supervises, manages and provides guidance to the Information and Reporting Unit staff.
• Identifies, mobilizes resources, implements and reports on special logistics operations.
• Provides and coordinates logistics support to military, police, security and substantive components of the mission.
• Drafts and coordinates logistics plans and other documents supporting the implementation of logistics operations, as directed by the Section Chief.
• Drafts and coordinates input to logistics reports, presentations, briefing notes, and other information documents required by the management, including inputs required by the UNHQ.
• Liaises and coordinates logistics support with other units within the Mission Support Division, such as transportation, communications, movement control and procurement, and outside MSD with security and
  substantive offices.
• Carries out regular liaison with the Operations and Planning Units of MSC, to share and coordinate the inflow of information and fill in the gaps in information received from other sources.
• Coordinates logistics requirements with other UN and other organizations in the Mission, Host Government entities and UNHQ.
• Ensures that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained including Cost recovery and Service Management issues.
  Performs other related duties as required

Competencies

Professionalism: 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects 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.

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.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in logistics or another relevant field 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 may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years with a master’s degree or seven (7) years with a bachelor’s degree of progressively responsible experience in surface and/or air transport, logistics operations in military, commercial or international organizations, or related area is required.

Experience in peacekeeping or similar work environment is desirable. .

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and French (both oral and written) is required.