Aug 21, United Nations Support Office in Somalia Logistics Officer – Mogadishu Jobs in Kenya

Org. Setting and Reporting

These positions are located in the Mission Support Centre of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) based in Mogadishu. The incumbents will report to the Chief of Unit in the Mission Support Center.

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 (s) will be responsible for the following duties:

• Prepares drafts of various, complex logistics plans. Develops contingency plans for drawdown and liquidation. Prepares drafts of mission specific Standard Operating Procedures and submits to his/her supervisor for review.

• Manages logistics operations including management of logistics assets, material and personnel. Ensures timely, accountable and cost-effective delivery of cargo and personnel.

• Coordinates and provides logistics support to ongoing operations.

• Ensures that logistics requirements take account of gender-specific needs.

• Identifies requirements and shortfalls within his/her unit and submits to supervisor for logistics plans; and manages special logistics operations.

• Raises and approves where applicable; Cargo Movement Requests (CMRs), Air Tasking Requests (ATRs) and Movement of Personnel (MOP) requests as and when required to facilitate the movement of commodities and personnel.

• Visits Sector Hubs and Forward Operating Base (FOB) locations as required to understand support requirements to facilitate FOB Handovers and Closures in accordance with the Transition Plan.

• Attends routine and operational meetings to liaise across stake holders in UNSOS and ATMIS to ascertain logistic requirements and coordinate day-to-day activity in support of Transition operations.

• Keeps required records of logistic activities and level of essential supplies.

• Coordinates logistics activities with procurement, finance, human resources, and other sections. Follows up on legal and financial aspects of the logistic support.

• Ensures that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained.

• Coordinates logistics operations with ATMIS, UNSOM, SSF, other UN agencies, and other organizations.

• Ensures

that supervised staff are adequately trained, cross trained; identifies additional training needs to achieve high working standards.

• Guides and supervises new/junior staff as well as ATMIS desk officers.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of international logistics operations. 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.

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.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience of practical field logistics operations is required.

Prior logistics experience in UN Common System Field Operations or comparable International Organization in conflict or post conflict environment is desirable.

Languages

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

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Support Office in Somalia Logistics Officer – Mogadishu Jobs in Kenya

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