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Job Title:    Logistics
Assistant

Organization: United Nations Organisation
Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Job Opening Number: ESB/GJO/LL/010/10-2019

Reports to: Chief of Unit or Logistics Officer
or LogOps Supervisor

About US:

Following the signing of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement in
July 1999 between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and five regional
States (Angola, Namibia, Rwanda, Uganda and Zimbabwe) in July 1999, the Security
Council established the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic
Republic of the Congo (MONUC) by its resolution 1279 of 30 November 1999,
initially to plan for the observation of the ceasefire and disengagement of
forces and maintain liaison with all parties to the Ceasefire Agreement. Later
in a series of resolutions, the Council expanded the mandate of MONUC to the
supervision of the implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement and assigned
multiple related additional tasks.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Within delegated authority, the
Logistics Assistant will carry out the following duties:

• Screen all logistics
  request forms before submission to the LogOps Supervisor.
• Assist in coordinating the
  required logistics support within the UNESB with different SD (Service
  Delivery) & SCM (Supply Chain Management) sections in support of
  contingents rotations, MEDEVAC, human remains repatriation and VIP visits
  as directed.
• When tasked, receive
  weekly reports from SD & SCM sections, draft the weekly logistics
  reports and submit it to LogOps Supervisor for review.
• Coordinate the provision
  of adequate logistics support, under supervision of ESB LogOps Supervisor,
  to authorized staff and entities within the UNESB Area of Responsibility
  (AOR).
• Liaises with relevant
  divisions/departments (e.g. procurement, accounting) with respect to
  verification and processing of invoices.
• Maintains contact with
  relevant mission staff with respect to provision, co-ordination,
  monitoring and status of transport services.
• Follows-up and provides
  updates of ongoing logistics operations and planning as well as
  requisition status on a regular basis.
• Assists staff within the
  Unit with respect to relevant procedures and practices.
• Records and monitors
  contract activity. 
• Organizes, and maintains
  contract files and Unit’s manuals.
• Maintains and monitors
  relevant databases (e.g. stock levels of various supply items).
• Generates relevant status
  reports.
• Performs other duties as
  required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for
  the United Nations Organisation Stabilization Mission in the Democratic
  Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) Logistics Assistant job placement should
  hold a High school diploma or equivalent
• Technical or vocational
  certificate in any course related to Administration or Logistics is
  desirable.
• At least three years
  of  experience in in Logistics
  operations is required.
• Prior Logistics experience
  with MONUSCO or other UN Agencies is desirable

• Proficiency
  in encoding of data and in the use of MS Office applications (Excel,
  World, Power point) is desirable.
• Valid
  national driving license is desirable.

• Languages:             fluency in oral and written
  English is required. 

Competencies:

• Professionalism:
  Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative;
  claims rules and regulations in work situations. 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.
• Communication: Speaks
  and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets
  messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify
  and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language,
  tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing
  information and keeping people informed.
• Client Orientation:
  Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and
  seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; Establishes and maintains
  productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect;
  Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions;
  Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment
  to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of
  progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products
  or services to client.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates
should send their applications with the following documents:

• The
  United Nations Personal History form (P-11), Download Here; This
  should be signed
• Proof
  of required academic certificates i.e. Academic Certificate(s) and/or High
  School/Secondary Diplomas
• Latest
  performance evaluation reports / appraisals

The applicants with the completed documents are strongly
encouraged to apply via e-mail and must include the Vacancy Announcement Number
(check beginning of this advert) and Job Title to: rsce2-recruitment@un.org

Deadline: 26^th November 2019

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