Department of Operational Support Chief of Section, Logistics (FSDH) Jobs in Uganda
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Forward Support Deployment Hub (FSDH) of the Logistics Division, Office of Supply Chain Management in the Department of Operational Support based in the Regional Service Centre in Entebbe. The Chief of Section, FSDH reports to the Director of the Logistics Division or designated official. The post is based in FSDH located in Entebbe, Uganda.
The Department of Operational Support was established to provide operational advisory services to client entities across the Secretariat, including other departments, offices away from headquarters, field missions, and regional commissions.
The Office of Supply Chain Management includes the Office of the Assistant Secretary-General for Supply Chain Management, Logistics Division, Procurement Division, Uniformed Capabilities Support Division, Global Service Center, and the Enabling and Outreach Service.
The Logistics Division performs a central role in the implementation of end-to-end supply chain management across the United Nations operations. The Division provides direction and advice on logistical matters, manages, monitors and assesses the delivery of strategic transportation and support services, and directs the delivery of transportation and specialist support services in the functional areas of air transport, ground transport, engineering, medical and supply, inclusive of fuel, rations and general supplies and security equipment.
The Forward Support and Deployment Hub (FSDH) is located in Entebbe, it is structured into three units: the Air Support Unit, the Movement Operations and Freight Forwarding Support Unit and the Regional Deployment Stock Unit.
The FSDH aims to enhance the operational and administrative effort through the implementation of policies and technical guidance provided by OSCM; and coordination, management, and monitoring of logistics and supply chain management operations for efficient, responsive, and reliable support to regional and adhoc operational requirements.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Chief of Section will be responsible for the following:
Develops, implements and provides policy guidance to the Division Director, on development and implementation of overall strategies and intra and interdivisional/departmental policies and procedures related to the work of FSDH.
Plans and oversees the management of activities undertaken by the Section; ensures that substantive work programmes and programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion, coordinating diverse projects in the Section, and, in liaison with other organizations of the United Nations System, donors and agencies as appropriate.
Manages, supervises and carries out the work programme of the Section under his/her responsibility. Co-ordinates the work carried out by the Section; provides programmatic and substantive reviews of drafts prepared by others.
Exercises managerial and supervisory control over FSDH units, and in collaboration with the Movement Control Section, the Air Transport Service, Supply Chain Planning Service and the Global Service Centre:
Identify regional requirements in terms of freight forwarding, air cargo transport, and regional deployment stock/solutions.
Explore and establish relevant fit-for-purpose solutions to enhance responsiveness to client entities in the region.
Coordinate crisis response in support of regional entities to allow for supply chain solutions to be established in respect of the operational tempo.
Oversee the management of the regional deployment stocks and ensure seamless delivery to client entities in the region.
Enables support to client entities in the region, including with the establishment of thirdparty logistics contracts in coordination with the Global Procurement Support Section (GPSS) in Entebbe.
Develops and monitors the relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to meet supply chain performance expectations, such as responsiveness and reliability on delivery.
Provides substantive input in the preparation of position papers and reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budget Questions, Committee for Programme Coordination, Economic and Social Council, the General Assembly and other policy-making organs, as appropriate.
Contributes to the reporting to intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme performance
or on programmatic/ substantive issues, as appropriate, particularly those presented in biannual and/or annual reports.
Provides technical and professional response to Board of Auditor and OIOS audit observations and ensures that agreed observations are implemented in a timely manner.
Ensures that the outputs produced by the Section maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data. Ensures that all outputs produced by the units under his/her supervision meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates.
Prepares inputs for the work programme of the FSDH, determining priorities, anticipating requirements and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery.
Carries out programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Section, including preparation of budgets, assigning and monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators, reporting on budget/programme performance, preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting, evaluation of staff performance (PAS), interviews of candidates for job openings and evaluation of candidates.
Recruits staff for Section taking due account geographical and gender balance and other institutional values.
Manages, guides, develops and trains staff under his/her supervision.
Fosters teamwork and communication among staff in the Section and across organizational boundaries.
Represents the Organization at inter-agency meetings, seminars, etc. on substantive-related issues.
Participates in international, regional or national meetings and provides programmatic/substantive expertise on an issue or holds programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in supply chain management, logistics, business or public administration, or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Job – Specific Qualification
Professional certification in supply chain (CSCP), Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR-P), MCIPS, or equivalent is desirable.
Certification in Project/Programme Management methodology by an accredited body (e.g.
PMP, PGMP, PRINCE 2 Foundation Project Management certification or practitioner level) or equivalent is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in at least three areas of supply chain management: logistics, warehousing, asset and inventory management, passenger and cargo transportation and/or air operations or related field is required.
At least four years of management experience in the area of supply chain management and/or logistics operations in an international environment is required.
Experience in managing highly complex supply chain management operations in a conflict or
post-conflict environment with scarcity of resources is desirable.
Experience in change management is desirable
Experience in planning, deployment or sustaining field operations is desirable.
Experience in managing a multidisciplinary team is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is desirable.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Department of Operational Support Chief of Section, Logistics (FSDH) Jobs in Uganda
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