Closing date: Sunday, 19 April 2015

Posting Title: Logistics Officer, P4

Job Code Title: LOGISTICS OFFICER

Department/ Office: Department of Peacekeeping Operations

Duty Station: NEW YORK

Posting Period: 18 February 2015-19 April 2015

Job Opening number: 15-LOG-DPKO-38549-R-NEW YORK (X)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Special Notice

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. This position is funded for a finite period of one year and may be subject to extension. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.

Organizational Setting and Reporting

The position is located within the Office of Operations, Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). The Logistics Officer reports to the Team Leader of the Mali Integrated Operational Team (MIOT). Acting in consultation with the appropriate peer functional focal points within the Department of Field Support (DFS), he or she will serve as the principal advisor to the Team Leader of the Mali IOT.

Responsibilities

The Logistics Officer provides a full range of support related matters, including, inter alia: programme planning, budgeting, organizational design, human resources management, financial services, logistics support issues, communication and information technology services, staff welfare, conduct and discipline, and material acquisition and management issues within the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). Within delegated authority, he or she will be responsible for the following duties: In the context of the overall operational strategy and timeline established for MINUSMA and with the assistance of functional experts drawn from the appropriate areas of DFS, the SO identifies essential supporting goals in each of the aforementioned functional areas and develops viable strategies, effective controls and practicable metrics for achieving them within an acceptable level of risk.

• Liaise between field missions and Headquarters on logistics matters and coordinate day-to-day support of logistics operations.
• Plan and co-ordinate logistics support to new, sustaining, expanding, contracting and liquidating peacekeeping operations and other field missions and other peacekeeping operations.
• Provide effective and timely planning, oversight, management and coordination of logistics support operations. Ensures effective and timely provision and coordination of diverse logistics support requirements.
• Integrate and monitors the implementation of logistics support plans at all field missions.
• Coordinate field requests for assistance with DPKO units, DPA, DM and permanent missions to the UN.
• Develop policy and procedures documentation for DPKO field logistics support.
• Participate in or lead technical survey missions and verification missions to troop contributing countries.
• Ensure the monitoring of DPKO material and personnel movement operations.
• Ensure that logistics requirements take account of gender-specific needs.
• Develop plans and procedures for assessing material, staff, troops and their movements, planning and costing of operational budgets.
• Assume responsibilities of certifying officer.
• May coordinate and direct a team of staff and/or mentor and supervise the work of new/junior officers.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Demonstrates understanding of how the United Nations organizes to provide logistical support, how it delivers supply, transport, communications and information technology, engineering and medical services to field missions, and how it integrates civilian and military logistical capabilities; conscientiously adheres to the United Nations Financial Rules and Regulations that govern the control and accountability of organizational resources; 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.

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.

Education

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 the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

At least seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in planning, coordinating and managing multifunctional logistics support operations in a field/ HQ environment is required. Experience in land or air transport, logistic operations in military, commercial or international organisations, or a related area is required. Logistics planning experience in a complex operational environment is required. Experience within the context of a humanitarian relief, military, emergency management, peacekeeping or disaster relief operation is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.

Assessment Method

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

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