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United Nations Volunteers Jobs – Property Disposal Assistant – United Nations Organisation Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)
Job Title: Property Disposal Assistant (Fresher UN Volunteer Jobs)
Organisation: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Placement Organization: United Nations Organisation Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
About Organisation:
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. We work with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well-supported UN Volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. UNV is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board.
About MONUSCO:
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: Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Property Disposal Unit, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- Assist in organizing and planning the disposal of all Written-Off Materials: Fixed Assets, Equipment, Expendables/Consumables and Waste Materials;
- Participating in the Board of Survey as member of a team for inspection property proposed for write off; physical and document verification written off equipment e.g. further storage and such segregation- per disposal methods;
- Update inventory management system after receipt of materials proposed for write off (for example creating lots);
- Create electronic transactions in the UMOJA that will reflect property removal from active inventory and reproduce financial changes in UMOJA financial module;
- Assist in Cycle Count of inventories within the PDU warehouse, Yard and in sea containers as when and required basis;
- Run and obtain reports from the Business Intelligence portal to support decision making and verify status of materials in custody;
- Assist in organizing the bidding process for lots approved for commercial sale and award of HAZMAT and miscellaneous waste contracts and ensure that all UN marks on equipment’s are removed before materials are released/disposed to the third party;
- Assist drafting Statements of Work (SOW) for establishing waste disposal contracts for various materials including scrap metal;
- Manage waste disposal contracts in the Unit and monitor their financial status (Note to Exceed amount – NTE) as well as validity, and then plan periodic performance assessment as appropriate;
- Assist in following up the processing of disposal transactions by Procurement, Finance and the Property Control and Inventory Unit (PCIU) to ensure that UN Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are met;
- Ensure all disposal procedures for United Nations equipment is correctly applied in accordance with UN rules and regulations.
- Ensure that the warehouse, the disposal yard, and the HAZMAT shed of PDU are neat, tidy and that effective space management is practiced;
- Managing warehouse and disposal yard and assist in the implementation of supply chain management, on the reverse logistics (used products collected back by the suppliers such as used oils, toner cartridges etc.);
- Assist in procurement process sale commercial bidding on materials approved for sale (it is advantage for the incumbent to have a procurement background);
- Assist in the implementation of supply chain management, on the reverse logistics (used products collected back by the suppliers);
- When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs), the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training.
- Any other related duties as may be required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Eligibility criteria
- Age
- 18 – 80
Required experience
- 3 years
Nationality
- Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
Assignment requirements
Relevant experience
- 3 years
Languages
- English, Level: Fluent, Required
- French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
Required education level
- Bachelor degree or equivalent in Logistics, Warehouse Management or Supply Chain, Information Data Management, Procurement and Contract Management, Waste Management and Environment.
Competencies and values
- Client Orientation, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams.
Skills and experience
- Property Disposal, Property Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, or other relevant fields.
- Good knowledge and experience of Data Management, Inventory Management Systems/Cycle Count and understanding of the policies and procedures relating the UN field assets management.
- Computer skills: Good knowledge of Windows Microsoft Office programs, preferably Access, Word, Excel, and other Microsoft professional programs; knowledge of ERP/UMOJA or general knowledge in System Applications & Products (SAP) applications is desirable.
Area(s) of expertise
- Logistics and Inventory
Driving license
- YES Required
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the United Nations should apply online at the link below
Deadline: 28th January 2025
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