Aug 29, United Nations Support Office in Somalia Senior Logistics Officer Jobs in Kenya

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United Nations Support Office in Somalia Senior Logistics Officer Jobs in Kenya

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is in the Office of Chief Service Delivery within the United Nations Support Office in Somalia ( UNSOS), located in Mogadishu, Somalia. The Senior Logistics Officer reports to the Chief Service Delivery .

Responsibilities

The Senior Logistics Officer manages the provision of logistics services in support of the Service Delivery operations of the mission including materials management, transportation, maintenance, provisions of life support, contracts and services management, engineering and medical services. Within delegated authority, the Senior Logistics Officer at this level, will be responsible for the following duties:

• Exercises managerial and supervisory control over all service support required by future, current or liquidating of the mission.

• Develops, prepares, coordinates and monitors overall service support plans, priorities or requirements, and resolution of urgent operational needs.

• Assists in the development of policy and procedures for Service Delivery Pillar.

• Acts as the principal liaison for logistics matters and coordinates day to day operations of the Service and workplan deliverables .

• Ensures overall planning and coordination of logistics support as may be required field assistance visits, identifies capacity gaps, monitors progress, and develops action plans.

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

• Advises senior management on Service Delivery management, structures and staffing levels to ensure that they are at all times adequate to meet the requirements of the Service Delivery strategy.

• Leads technical survey missions.

• Organizes and chairs logistics meetings.

• Manages and coordinates a multifunctional logistics operation in the field.

• Chairs or is a member of field mission administrative and financial bodies.

• Reviews and endorse for approval all tasking orders, renewal or extension of contractors’ contracts and other pertinent documents that require CSD approval.

• Assumes responsibilities of a certifying officer.

• Deputizes for Chief Service Delivery as and when required

• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge of logistics operations and practices. Ability to develop logistics policies, procedures and new programmes. Knowledge of fiscal policies and procedures and ability to apply them in the UN environment. Ability to provide professional technical advice in a broad range of logistics areas to managers. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.

• 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 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.

• Building Trust: Provides an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion; manages in a deliberate and predictable way; operates with transparency; has no hidden agenda; places confidences in colleagues, staff members and clients; gives proper credit to theirs; follows through on agreed upon actions; treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately.

• Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff.

Education

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, public administration, engineering, law or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

    Work Experience

  • A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in land or air transport, logistics operations in military, commercial or international organizations, or related area is required.
  • Experience in a demanding field environment and knowledge of military support complex operations and structure is desirable.
  • Experience in supporting military and police contingents in peacekeeping operations of the United Nations or a similar international organization is desired.
  • Experience in managing support services in international operations in a conflict environment is desirable.

    Languages

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

    How to Apply

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

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