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• Prepares logistics and support plans,
  deployment timelines and budget requirements for ongoing Military and
  Police deployments and redeployments and other Mission support activities.
  Develops contingency plans for drawdown and liquidation of the mission.
• Ensures overall coordination and effective
  implementation of all logistics supports that will be provided not only to
  MONUSCO but to other client missions of ESB in accordance with the UN
  regulations & rules, policies and procedures.
• Develops and implements methodologies and
  tools to enable effective execution of logistic plans. Formulates mission
  specific Standard Operating Procedures.
• Manages logistics operations including
  management of logistics assets, materiel, and support projects. Ensures
  timely, accountable and cost-effective delivery of support service to all
  Mission components.
• The incumbent ensures that supervised
  staff are adequately trained, cross trained; identifies additional
  training needs to achieve high working standards.
• Coordinates and provides logistics support
  to ongoing air, land, sea, or rail operations in a field mission.
• Ensures that logistics requirements take
  account of gender-specific needs.
• Coordinates logistics activities with
  sections under SCM, SD and other substantive units. Develops and
  implements the Mission’s logistics support policy, procedures and
  methodologies to the common benefit of all functional units.
• Prepares and submit reports on personnel
  and materiel movements and other operational logistics issues.
• Actively participates in technical survey
  missions and verification missions to troop contributing countries
• Identifies plans and manages special
  logistics operations.
• Ensures that accurate and complete
  accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and
  that all relevant records are maintained.
• Prepares contingency plans and logistics
  preparedness reviews.
• Coordinates logistics operations with other
  UN agencies, military, UNPOL/FPUs and other organisations in the Mission.
• Guides and supervises new/junior staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  MONUSCO Logistics Officer job opportunity should hold an advanced
  university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business
  administration, public administration, engineering, law or other relevant
  field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional
  years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced
  university degree.
• At least five 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 international operations in a post conflict
  environment is desirable.
• Languages: Fluency in English
  is required.

• Professionalism: Knowledge of
  logistics operations and practices. 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.
• 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 & 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.

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