Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 10, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Posting Title : Chief Of Unit, Logistics, Regional Deployment Stock (RDS), P4
Job Code Title : Chief Of Unit, Logistics
Department/ Office : Department Of Operational Support
Location : Entebbe
Job Opening Number : 22-Log-Dos-189914-R-Entebbe (O)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Regional Deployment Stock (RDS) Unit within the Forward Support Deployment Hub (FSDH) of the Logistics Division, Office of Supply Chain Management in the Department of Operational Support based in the Regional Service Centre in Entebbe. The Chief of Unit at this level reports to the Chief of FSDH or designated official.
The post is based in FSDH located in Entebbe, Uganda.
The Department of Operational Support was established to provide operational advisory services to client entities across the Secretariat, including other departments, offices away from headquarters, field missions, and regional commissions. The Office of Supply Chain Management includes the Office of the Assistant Secretary -General for Supply Chain Management, Logistics Division, Procurement Division, Uniformed Capabilities Support Division, Global Service Center, and the Enabling and Outreach Service. The Logistics Division performs a central role in the implementation of end-to-end supply chain management across the United Nations operations. The Division provides direction and advice on logistical matters, manages, monitors and assesses the delivery of strategic transportation and support services, and directs the delivery of transportation and specialistsupport services in the functional areas of air transport, ground transport, engineering, medical and supply, inclusive of fuel, rations and general supplies and security equipment.
The Forward Support and Deployment Hub (FSDH) is located in Entebbe, it is structured into three cells: the Air Support Cell, the Movement Operations and Freight Forwarding Support Cell and the Regional Deployment Stock Cell. The FSDH aims to enhance the operational and administrative effort through the implementation of policies and technical guidance provided by OSCM; and coordination, management, and monitoring of logistics and supply chain management operation for efficient, responsive, and reliable support to regional and adhoc operational requirements.

Responsibilities
• Under the direct supervision of the Chief of FSDH, the Chief of Unit, Logistics (RDS) is responsible for the following duties:
• Exercises managerial and supervisory control over all logistics support for regional deployment stock (RDS) under the guidance of the SDS (Strategic Deployment Solutions) Unit (UNGSC) and required by FSDH and the client missions.
• Develops, prepares, coordinates and monitors overall logistic support plans including warehouse management for RDS in close coordination and guidance of SDS including logistics forecasting, supply schedules, priorities or requirements, and resolution of urgent operational needs.
• Ensures adequate logistics support to military, police, security and substantive components of the mission, and considers and approves cooperation and provision of logistics support to other UN AFPs operating in the mission area.
• Supervises Unit budget, its preparation and execution.
• Monitors and coordinates all multifunctional logistic requirements between UNHQ, UNGSC, and the mission.
• Assists the Chief FSDH in the development of guidance and procedures for logistics support.
• Acts as the principal liaison between the mission, UN Global Service Centre and Headquarters staff for logistics matters and coordinates day to day support of logistics operations for RDS.
• Briefs the senior officials on a daily basis on the ongoing logistics operations for RDS.
• Ensures that logistics requirements take account of gender-specific needs.
• Advises senior management on logistics operations, structures and staffing levels to ensure that they are at all times adequate to meet the requirements of the logistics strategy.
• Monitors the logistics support improvement for RDS.
• Organizes and chairs logistics meetings.
• Manages staff assigned to him/her. Evaluates staff performance, interviews/evaluates candidates for job openings.
• Assumes responsibilities of certifying officer when nominated.
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provides insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Competencies
• Professionalism – Knowledge of logistics operations and practices. Ability to develop logistics plans, policies, procedures and new programmes.
• Ability to provide technical and procedural advice in a broad range of logistics areas. Ability to develop, maintain and supervise accountability systems for materials, services and contracts management.
• The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.
• 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.
• 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. 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.

Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in logistics, business or public administration, supply chain management, engineering, or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job Specific Qualifications
Certification in Supply Chain (SCOR-P, CSCP or equivalent) is desirable.

Work Experience
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain management, logistics operations/planning, warehousing, inventory management or related areas in military, commercial or international organization is required.
• Experience in logistics operations in support of a field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping operations, special political missions, agencies funds and programmes), or other similar international organization is desirable.
• Experience in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in logistics and supply chain is desirable.
• Experience in warehouse management, inventory and assets management in an international setting is desirable.
• Experience working with data analytics and visualization tools and developing data analytics and visualization reports and dashboards is desirable.

• Languages
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the advertised post, fluency in English is required; Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
• Assessment
• Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

• Special Notice
• This position is funded by the Support Account. The Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. Extension of the appointment is subject to the extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds.
• The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
• Applicants from troop and police-contributing countries who are found most suitable and recommended for selection will be given due consideration for positions in a peacekeeping operation or Headquarters support account funded positions in the Department of Peace Operations and the Department of Operational Support, taking into account their contribution to United Nations peacekeeping, in accordance with General Assembly resolutions 66/265 and 67/287.
• At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

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