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Job Title:    Logistics Assistant (UN High School Diploma Jobs)

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

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Reports to: Field Logistics Operations (LogOps) Supervisor

Job Opening Reference: ESB/GJO/LA/04-2023

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 be responsible for the following duties:

• Classifies and files appropriately all reports, correspondences and memos to and from LogOps office.
• Translates documents, letters, Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) or memos as requested by the LogOps Supervisor or the OIC ESB.
• Collects weekly report activities from Integrated Services Sections (ISS).
• Completes request forms and follow-up the supply and re-supply of office stationery and other sundry items.
• Provides inputs on feasibility for support to clients at ESB in liaison with the Service Delivery and SCM Section to the LogOps Supervisor or the OIC ESB.
• Assists in coordinating the required logistics support within Entebbe Support Base with different ISS sections and contingents as directed- MEDEVAC, BODEVAC, etc.
• Participates in logistics recce missions and drafts recce reports as required.
• Liaises with local authorities on land occupied by MONUSCO in Entebbe Municipality.
• Receives weekly reports from ISS sections, draft the weekly logistics reports and submit it to LogOps Supervisor for review.
• Coordinates and monitors logistics support for all military contingent rotations through ESB from all client missions.
• If required, assists MONUSCO Staff and authorized non-MONUSCO personnel (Local Authorities, NGOs, etc.) during evacuation periods.
• Reviews the rotation schedule of client missions and assigns transit camp availability accordingly with ES and LSS for catering requirements provision.
• Performs any other duties as and when assigned by Log Ops Supervisor and FAO.

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant 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. Certificate of any course related to Administration/Logistics is desirable.
• A minimum of five years of progressive experience in Logistics is required. Proficiency in encoding of data and in the use of MS office applications (Excel, World, Power point) is required.
• A valid national driver’s license is required. Prior Logistics experience in the United Nations common system field operation is desirable.
• Languages: fluency in oral and written English is required.

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.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others. Correctly interprets messages from others and respond appropriately; ask 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.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing other 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:

Please note that failure to comply with the below will render your application invalid for this process.

• Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications with cover letter together with the attached United Nations Personal History form (P-11) only.
• For the online Personal History Profile (visit https://inspira.un.org to generate a PHP)
• All applications MUST indicate the MONUSCO Job Opening number for which they are applying, on the subject line in the e-mail. e.g. ESB/GJO/LA/04-2023
• All applicants MUST indicate the telephone number and email address with location. Applications without telephone number and the email address with location WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
• Applications received after the deadline will NOT BE ACCEPTED.
• ONLY successful applicants will be contacted for WRITTEN SUBSTANTIVE and COMPETENCY BASED ASSESSMENTS TEST.
• In line with the UN policy on gender balance, FEMALE QUALIFIED CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Email details to: monusco-hrs-recruitment@un.org

NB: Please enter the reference of the job opening in the subject line of your e-mail (Check top of advert for job opening number). Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications will render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted based on the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission.

Deadline: 4^th May 2023

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