Responsibilities

The MSC plans, coordinates and interfaces with all mandated clients – African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), the Somali Security Forces (SSF) and any other supported entity – to provide timely and effective logistics support. Within delegated authority, the Logistics Officer at this level will be responsible for the following duties: • Coordinates and provides logistics support to ongoing operations in the area. • Identifies, mobilizes resources, implements and reports on special logistics operations. • Provides and coordinates logistics support to military, security and substantive components of the mission, including ATMIS and SSF. • Drafts and coordinates logistics plans and other documents supporting the implementation of logistics operations, as directed by Head of Unit or Section Chief.

• Drafts and coordinates (inputs to) logistics reports, presentations, decision briefs, briefing notes, and other information documents required by the management, including inputs required by the UNHQ. • Liaises and coordinates logistics support with other sections within UNSOS, such as transportation, communications, movement control and procurement, and with clients. • Coordinates logistics requirements with other UN and other organizations in the Mission, and Host Government entities. • Ensures that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained. • Ensures that logistics requirements take account of gender-specific needs. • Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Ability to manage logistics operations in complex environment. Ability to draft logistics plans and write reports. 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. Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in logistics, business administration, public administration, engineering, or other relevant field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (05) years of progressively responsible experience in logistics operations in military, commercial or international organizations, or related area is required. Previous experience in UN peacekeeping missions, UN common system or related international organizations is desirable. Experience in planning , managing and coordinating complex logistics projects in volatile, conflict, or post-conflict environment is desirable. Experience in report writing and presentation is desirable.

Languages

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