United Nations UN Careers – Logistics Officer at Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)

Job Title:            Logistics Officer
Organization: United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe
(RSCE)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Job Opening Number: 61535
Reports to:  Chief
Transportation and Movements Integrated Control Centre (TMICC)
About RSCE:
The
Regional Service Centre Steering Committee is the decision-making body for
RSCE, in compliance with General Assembly resolutions, United Nations
Secretariat rules and regulations, strategic guidance from United Nations
Headquarters and oversight bodies. The Steering Committee consults with the
Global Field Support Strategy Implementation Coordination Team, as required.
The
Regional Service Centre, as approved by the Member States, is owned, managed
and staffed by the regional missions it serves. This framework reinforces the
existing missions’ chain of command structures and lines of authority in a
manner that does not create an additional layer between Headquarters and the
regional missions. It also ensures that staffing for RSC.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Chief
Transportation and Movements Integrated Control Centre (TMICC), the Logistics
Officer is responsible for the following duties:
  • The incumbent will coordinate crosspcutting
    support issues across various sections/services on behalf of the CMSC;
  • Prepare logistics and support plans,
    deployment timelines and budget requirements for planned or new operations;
  • The jobholder will develop and review
    logistical plans for existing operations, to incorporate any changes in
    mission mandate or downsizing;
  • Develop logistics contingency plans to deal
    with emergent situations that may result from natural or man-made crisis
    situations;
  • Develop and implement methodologies and tools
    to enable effective execution of logistic plans;
  • The incumbent will manage logistics
    operations, including, material and personnel;
  • Coordinate logistics activities with
    procurement, finance, humanitarian affairs and other substantive units;
  • The incumbent will develop and implement
    logistics support policy, formulate SOPs to the common benefit of all
    mission units;
  • Prepare and submit the logistics reports
    based on accurate and up-to-date information and data received from all
    relevant counterparts and distribute them according to requirements;
  • Actively participate in visits to
    geographical areas of interest; prepare technical reports and briefings;
  • Identify, plan and manage special logistics
    operations;
  • Ensure that accurate and complete accounting,
    reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all
    relevant records are maintained;
  • Maintain an overall understanding of
    logistics capability available in the East African Region, including those
    of other UN Agencies/organizations and NGOs;
  • Guide and supervise the work of new/junior
    logistics officers or staff; Ensure that supervised staff members are
    adequately trained and cross-trained;
  • Identify additional training needs to achieve
    high working standards;
  • Assume responsibilities of certifying officer
    upon request;
  • Perform any other related tasks as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the United Nations Logistics
    Officer career opportunity should have completed high school or hold an
    equivalent diploma. Certification/diploma or training in a logistics
    related discipline, such as International Road Transport Operations,
    Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain Management or other relevant fields is required.
  • A minimum of ten years of progressively
    responsible professional experience in planning, coordinating and/or
    managing multi-modal support logistics operations in the field environment
    is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to 5
    years for candidates who possess a first university degree. Logistics
    planning experience in a complex environment is desirable.
  • Previous experience within the context of a
    humanitarian relief, military, emergency management, peacekeeping or disaster
    relief operation is desirable. Logistics Planning experience in a complex
    environment is desirable.
  • Documented experience in the movement of
    freight across International Borders by Multi-Modal Surface Transportation
    assets in both planning and operational roles is desirable.
  • Languages: Fluency in oral and written English
    is required.
Personal Competencies:
  • Professionalism:  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 incorporating gender
    perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all
    areas of work.
  • Accountability: Takes ownership of all
    responsibilities and honours commitments; Delivers outputs for which one
    has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards;
    Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; Supports
    subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated
    assignments; Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings
    and those of the work unit, where applicable.
  • 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.
  • 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.
NB: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any
stage of the recruitment process (Application, interview meeting, processing,
or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on
applicants’ bank accounts.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates desiring to serve the United
Nations Regional Service Centre at Entebbe (RSCE) in the aforementioned capacity
should express their interest by visiting the UN recruitment website and
clicking Apply Now.
Deadline: 20th June 2016
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