Job Title: Logistics Officer, P3
Department/ Office: STRATEGIC DEPLOYMENT STOCKS UNIT
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 29 July 2011-27 September 2011
Job Opening number: 11-LOG-DFS LSD OSS SDS-20243-R-NEW YORK
The position advertised is located in the Operational Support Service, Logistics Support Division, Department of Field Support (OSS/LSD/DFS). The incumbent reports to the Chief of the Strategic Deployment Stock (SDS) Unit.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Chief SDS, the Logistics Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Provide advice to the Chief, SDS on all matters related to the policy and procedures governing the management of the SDS in order to ensure proper accounting, financial management and control of SDS resources;
- In coordination with HQ SAU’s, establish control mechanisms to ensure regular monitoring of SDS utilization and replenishment;
- Develop SDS statistical indicators, define targets and contribute in preparing performance reports for senior management;
- Provide business intelligence expertise in the creation of SDS management analytical tools;
- Assist in drafting responses to ACABQ (Advisory Committee for Administrative and Budgetary Questions), OPPBA (Office of Programme Planning, Budget and Accounts), JIU (Joint Inspection Unit), OIOS (Office of Internal Oversight Services), BOA (Board of Auditors) and other legislative or consultative bodies;
- Perform other related duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism:
- High degree of personal initiative and willingness to accept wide responsibilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain best practices
- Good knowledge of UN Financial Regulations and Rules ability to provide technical and procedural advice in a broad range of logistics areas
- Ability to develop, maintain and supervise accountability systems for materials, services and contracts management
- Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work
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
Technological Awareness:
-Keeps abreast of available technology
-Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office
-Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks
-Shows willingness to learn new technology
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance/accounting, supply chain management, logistics or related fields. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience and other academic qualifications in areas such as logistics operations management or supply chain management may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in project management, public administration, supply chain management, engineering, logistics or related fields. Experience in developing and analyzing complex organizational issues is highly desirable. Experience in IMIS, Galileo and/or the UN procurement policies and processes is also desirable.Extensive experience in using all standard Microsoft applications, including Visio and MS Project, is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language is desirable.
Assessment Method
A competency-based interview and/or other form of assessment will be used to evaluate applicants.
Special Notice
- Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.
- 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.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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