Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Supply Chain Management Service Pillar of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), with duty station, Goma. The Logistics Officer reports to the Chief Centralized Warehouse Section to whom he/she will effectively and efficiently manage all operational matters related to Warehousing operations.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Logistics Officer will carry out the following duties: • Develops, implements, and monitors warehouse operations, stock control system, inbound and outbound delivery monitoring, receiving & inspection, transfer orders, and putting away promptly to meet the corporate KPIs. • Monitors UMOJA Inventory data quality through the analysis of UMOJA System Reports and takes corrective action as required. • Initiates actions leading to accurate inventory in line with the mission draw down plan. • Undertakes market research, develop Scope of Works/Requirements in contract development for goods and services to United Nation’s (UN) requirements. • Reviews mission requirements for materials in conjunction with Technical Units and, initiates actions to fulfil these requests. • Recommends plans for redeployment or disposal of warehouse stocks when Missions are liquidated. • Analyzes problems, audit and performance reports on mission activities and provides remedial action programmes where required. • Maintains accurate records and control of all equipment and materials received, stored, and disposed of by the mission in an Environmentally friendly manner. • In liaison with Movement Control Section, ensures cargo delivered by vendors are received promptly for inspection by Technical Sections and Warehouse representatives, and that stock Put-Away is performed as soon as Goods Receipt posting is executed in UMOJA. • Provides guidance on Warehousing best practices particularly in Health & Safety standards and contributes to development and efficiency of supervised staff. • Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of logistics operations including centralized warehousing Logistics of large-scale goods or services. Ability to provide professional technical advice on a broad range of supply chain management areas. Ability to develop, maintain and supervise management control systems for materials, services and claims and ability to demonstrate fiscal awareness and responsibility and very good knowledge of UN financial rules. 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 & 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

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

UMOJA & IPSAS Technical certificate, or other courses and training programs relating to the work is desirable

Work Experience

A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience, including at least three years at the international level in logistics, supply chain management, procurement, or other related areas, in complex, volatile, conflict or post-conflict settings is required. A minimum of five years of supervisory experience in logistic management functions in a large international organization or UN field mission is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English (both oral and written) 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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile 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

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