Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) provides critical Supply Chain, Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies services and Training to all Secretariat Entities, Peacekeeping and Special Political Missions, Agencies, Funds and Programmes of the UN system worldwide.
This position is located in the United Nations Global Service Centre, Brindisi, Italy within the Delivery & Return Section, Supply Chain Service.
This position reports to the Team Lead, Global Material Life Cycle Management.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Logistics Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Prepares drafts of various, complex logistics plans in support of new missions, missions in sustainment phase, or for drawdown and liquidation of missions with focus on fixed assets and inventory.
- Prepares drafts of mission specific Standard Operating Procedures and submits to his/her supervisor for review.
- Manages logistics operations including management of fixed assets, materials, support contracts and personnel. Ensures timely, accountable and cost-effective delivery of cargo and personnel.
- Coordinates and provides logistics support to ongoing operations in a field mission.
- Ensures that logistics requirements take account of gender-specific needs.
- Participates in technical survey for missions and verification missions to troop contributing countries.
- Identifies requirements and shortfalls within his/her unit and submits to supervisor for logistics plans; and manages special logistics 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 other UN agencies, and other organizations.
- Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provides insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
- Ensures that requirements and background information used for data analysis are documented.
- Ensures that supervised staff are adequately trained, cross trained; identifies additional training needs to achieve high working standards.
- Guides and supervises new/junior staff.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Competencies
• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of policies, practices and regulations on management of supplies, purchasing and logistics and ability to apply them in an organizational environment. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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 implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects 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 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.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Job - Specific Qualification
Certification in Project/ Programme Management methodology by an accredited body (e.g. PMP, PGMP, PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner, Project Management certification or practitioner level) or equivalent is required.
Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience of practical field logistics operations is required. The minimum of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) years for candidates who posses a first level University degree.
Experience working in the United Nations or similar international organization in a conflict or post-conflict setting is required.
Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
How to apply
https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=215508&Lang=en-US